Korea: A third of dog owners eat dog meat dishes

Summer is the time of the year when many Koreans tuck into bowls of dog meat soup, or "boshintang," claiming that it helps them beat the stifling heat.  What may come as a surprise to many animal rights groups and others that oppose the practice, one-third of those who enjoy the traditional dish actually turned out to be dog owners, according to a nationwide survey. ...

Source: A third of dog owners eat dog meat dishes

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