"South Korea Enacts Ban on Dog Meat Trade"

South Korea has passed a law banning the slaughter and sale of dogs for their meat, aiming to end the centuries-old practice of consuming dog meat by 2027. The legislation does not make the consumption of dog meat itself illegal, but those convicted of butchering dogs could face up to three years in prison, while people found guilty of raising dogs for meat or selling dog meat could serve a maximum of two years. The ban has received mixed reactions, with older generations expressing disappointment while younger people and animal rights groups welcome the move.