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  1. South Korea passes bill to ban eating dog meat, ending ... - CNN

    Jan 9, 2024 · South Korea’s parliament passed a bill Tuesday banning the breeding and slaughter of dogs for consumption, ending the traditional yet controversial practice of eating dog meat after years …

  2. South Korea’s President says it’s time to consider a ban on eating dog ...

    Sep 28, 2021 · South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in said on Monday there might be a need to prohibit dog meat consumption amid debate over the controversial practice and growing awareness of animal …

  3. CNN reporter explains significance of South Korea's dog meat ban

    Jan 9, 2024 · CNN's Marc Stewart reports on South Korea's ban on breeding dogs for meat consumption. The traditional but controversial practice has been outlawed by a bill passed in South …

  4. South Korean lawmakers vote to ban dog meat trade

    Jan 9, 2024 · CNN’s Marc Stewart reports from Seoul, where lawmakers voted Tuesday to ban the controversial and rare practice of breeding and slaughtering dogs for their meat.

  5. South Korea will end breeding of bears and extraction of their bile

    Dec 30, 2025 · The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment announced Tuesday it will ban breeding and possession of bears and extraction of their bile beginning January 1.

  6. South Korea’s ousted Yoon moves back to apartment with 11 pets ...

    Apr 11, 2025 · Under Yoon, South Korea passed a bill to ban the eating and selling of dog meat in the country.

  7. Kim Basinger joins protest against the dog meat trade in Seoul

    Jul 12, 2019 · Members of the Korea Dog Farmers' Association eat dog meat in front of the National Assembly as part of their protest against putting ban on dog meat consumption.

  8. How a Dior bag shook South Korean politics | CNN

    Feb 10, 2024 · A dog looks out from a cage as police officers block a dog farmer protest, demanding the government scrap plans to pass a bill to enforce a ban on the consumption of dog meat, near the ...

  9. S Korea barks back over animals - December 18, 2001 - CNN

    Dec 18, 2001 · The sale and consumption of dog meat was banned in the run up to the 1988 Seoul Olympics by officials worried at the unfavorable light that would be cast on South Korea's reputation.

  10. Taiwan bans eating dog and cat meat - CNN

    Apr 12, 2017 · “Taiwan’s progressive ban is part of a growing trend across Asia to end the brutal dog meat trade,” said Wendy Higgins with Humane Society International.