The dog meat debate in Korea

A wide range of South Korean opinion leaders weigh in with their views on the consumption of man’s best friend

21 July 2012

Eating dog meat is a divisive issue among Koreans. In the past, a cultural relativist argument was made to support the tradition of eating dog meat in Korea. It was claimed that eating the cute critters was a unique aspect of Korean culture that couldn’t be understood by outsiders.

But in recent years concerns over animal welfare have come up and clashed with those older values...

Source: The dog meat debate in Korea
Author: Hani

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