Hundreds of Thousands of Dogs Disappear Before South Korea Meat Ban
Approximately 400,000 dogs have reportedly vanished in South Korea ahead of an impending ban on dog meat consumption. The disappearance raises concerns about their fate, with some speculating they may have been consumed.
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4 lakh dogs vanished before South Korea's meat ban. Where did hundreds of thousands of dogs go?
South Korea's impending ban on the dog meat trade leaves the fate of hundreds of thousands of dogs uncertain. While farms are closing and compensation is offered, official records show minimal adoptions or shelter transfers. Animal welfare groups suspect many dogs were slaughtered before the law takes effect, highlighting the industry's unregulated past and the challenges faced by former farmers.
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For activists, the change in law will not only end the consumption of dogs, but also a "long-standing loophole" around their treatment.
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