SEOUL, Feb. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – Four out of 10 dog farms in South Korea have closed their doors since the country legislated a law banning dog meat consumption last year, the agriculture ministry said Monday. Of the total 1,537 dog farms, 623, or 40 percent, have shut down their business since the government implemented [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – A dog farm owner prosecuted on charges of animal cruelty for killing 30 dogs via electrocution was declared innocent on September 28. The 65 year-old defendant had killed the animals by placing an electric steel prod on their muzzles. The latest result is the second legal victory for the [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – A total of 160 dogs destined to be slaughtered and traded as meat have found safe haven in the United States with help from animal rights groups. Of note, 57 dogs were rescued on the verge of their slaughter. Humane Society International (HSI), an international animal protection group, announced it [...]