PYEONGTAEK, South Korea (AP) — The dogs bark and stare as Kim Jong-kil approaches the rusty cages housing the large, short-haired animals he sells for their meat. Kim opens a door and pets one dog’s ...

Animal rights activists attend a protest rally supporting the government-led dog meat banning bill at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. South Korea's Parliament on ...

The dogs bark and stare as Kim Jong-kil approaches the rusty cages housing the large, short-haired animals he sells for their meat. Kim opens a door and pets one dog’s neck and chest. Kim says he’s ...

The Sapsali dog—also called Sapsal, Sapsari, or Sapsalgae—is one of several South Korean dog breeds designated as national treasures or “natural monuments.” In Korean, the name “Sapsal” is followed by ...

In April this year, South Korea's first lady Kim Keon pledged to try to stop dog meat from being eaten in South Korea. Her statement was met with backlash from the dog meat industry. Dog meat has been ...

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s parliament on Tuesday passed a landmark ban on production and sales of dog meat, as public calls for a prohibition have grown sharply over concerns about animal ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Dozens of dogs rescued from South Korea are undergoing evaluation, medical treatment, and training in the United States to eventually be adopted. But the origin story of where these ...

South Korea aims to ban eating dog meat and put an end to the controversy over the ancient custom amid growing awareness of animal rights, a ruling party policy chief said on Friday. The Korean ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean lawmakers passed a bill Tuesday to ban the consumption and sale of dog meat in a move cheered by ...