Animals
February 07, 2019
Korea Closes The Largest Market For Dog Meat
Korea Closes The Largest Market For Dog Meat
The changed law gives hope to the animals trapped in us. Let's hear about the dog meat market of Moran market.
If there is one thing that is difficult for people to accept, it is the custom of another country's culture that contrasts clearly with its own culture. It is good news that Korea has decided to shut down the market for dog meat in the Moran market for the well-being and welfare of animals, even if they leave people's jobs.
The dog meat store should be gone.
Dog meat
The Moran market, located in Seongnam, about 26 kilometers from the capital city of Seoul, Seoul, operated from the early 1960s. The peony market has gained a reputation for nothing, and unfortunately, it was a place where dog meat could be saved.
It is estimated that the Moran market sells about 80,000 dead or living dogs annually. There is a good reason why the peony market is regarded as the largest supplier of dog meat in Korea.
However, 22 shops in the Moran market, which currently specializes in the sale of dog meat, are required to remove their hogs and slaughterhouses by May 2017. To compensate for this, the market will provide subsidies. The idea is to turn them into other industries.
"Korean peony market dog meat specialist should change the industry until May 2017"
The long struggle to defend animal rights
Organizations that fight for the rights of animals have been blaming it for quite some time. One of the groups is the KAAW (Korean animal rights organization).
The dogs' situation was very complicated. The dogs were on display, and guests could literally pick the dogs they wanted to eat. Then, the buyer could take the selected dog alive. These things happened even where they seemed to be seen. And the cruel ways of killing dogs (electrocution, hanging, hitting, etc.) were systematically documented.
Now, animal activists have taken steps to help dogs, but their mission is not over. More surveillance than ever. This is to ensure that this practice is not kept secret. In addition, we will continue to fight to prevent the sale of dog meat throughout Korea.
Is it an opportunistic action?
The decision to close the dog meat market in Moran Market was influenced by the complaints of tourists. In addition, the neighbors also protested against them. They felt that they were affected by the noise and smell of dog meat "Changsha".
However, some suspect that these measures are highly opportunistic. It will be related to the fact that Korea is the organizer of the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Of course, Lee Jae-myeong, the chief of Seongnam City, had no hesitation in quoting Gandhi's words. "Since the greatness of the country can be appreciated by treating animals, Seongnam City is the place to take the initiative to change the image of Korea," he said.
A hard way to be a pet rather than a food
Peony market dog meat
Like other Asian countries, dog meat is considered a food culture in Korea. However, the consumption of dog meat has decreased sharply in recent years. As the dog began to become a companion animal, it decreased.
As evidence of this phenomenon, in 2011 there were 54 stores specializing in dog meat "business", but now only 22 stores remain and have already begun to be dismantled.
However, there is still a legal blind spot to keep these dog sales going. There is no law prohibiting the sale and consumption of dog meat in Korea. Also, no activities are regulated.
There are commercial farms where animals are raised to meet the demand for meat, although the regulations on the slaughter and distribution of livestock do not include dogs.
Anyway, the changes in the market of Moran are tremendous progress that must be celebrated. And it is clear that there is still much to be done for the welfare of dogs in Korea and around the world.
The changed law gives hope to the animals trapped in us. Let's hear about the dog meat market of Moran market.
If there is one thing that is difficult for people to accept, it is the custom of another country's culture that contrasts clearly with its own culture. It is good news that Korea has decided to shut down the market for dog meat in the Moran market for the well-being and welfare of animals, even if they leave people's jobs.
The dog meat store should be gone.
Dog meat
The Moran market, located in Seongnam, about 26 kilometers from the capital city of Seoul, Seoul, operated from the early 1960s. The peony market has gained a reputation for nothing, and unfortunately, it was a place where dog meat could be saved.
It is estimated that the Moran market sells about 80,000 dead or living dogs annually. There is a good reason why the peony market is regarded as the largest supplier of dog meat in Korea.
However, 22 shops in the Moran market, which currently specializes in the sale of dog meat, are required to remove their hogs and slaughterhouses by May 2017. To compensate for this, the market will provide subsidies. The idea is to turn them into other industries.
"Korean peony market dog meat specialist should change the industry until May 2017"
The long struggle to defend animal rights
Organizations that fight for the rights of animals have been blaming it for quite some time. One of the groups is the KAAW (Korean animal rights organization).
The dogs' situation was very complicated. The dogs were on display, and guests could literally pick the dogs they wanted to eat. Then, the buyer could take the selected dog alive. These things happened even where they seemed to be seen. And the cruel ways of killing dogs (electrocution, hanging, hitting, etc.) were systematically documented.
Now, animal activists have taken steps to help dogs, but their mission is not over. More surveillance than ever. This is to ensure that this practice is not kept secret. In addition, we will continue to fight to prevent the sale of dog meat throughout Korea.
Is it an opportunistic action?
The decision to close the dog meat market in Moran Market was influenced by the complaints of tourists. In addition, the neighbors also protested against them. They felt that they were affected by the noise and smell of dog meat "Changsha".
However, some suspect that these measures are highly opportunistic. It will be related to the fact that Korea is the organizer of the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Of course, Lee Jae-myeong, the chief of Seongnam City, had no hesitation in quoting Gandhi's words. "Since the greatness of the country can be appreciated by treating animals, Seongnam City is the place to take the initiative to change the image of Korea," he said.
A hard way to be a pet rather than a food
Peony market dog meat
Like other Asian countries, dog meat is considered a food culture in Korea. However, the consumption of dog meat has decreased sharply in recent years. As the dog began to become a companion animal, it decreased.
As evidence of this phenomenon, in 2011 there were 54 stores specializing in dog meat "business", but now only 22 stores remain and have already begun to be dismantled.
However, there is still a legal blind spot to keep these dog sales going. There is no law prohibiting the sale and consumption of dog meat in Korea. Also, no activities are regulated.
There are commercial farms where animals are raised to meet the demand for meat, although the regulations on the slaughter and distribution of livestock do not include dogs.
Anyway, the changes in the market of Moran are tremendous progress that must be celebrated. And it is clear that there is still much to be done for the welfare of dogs in Korea and around the world.
