Rep. Yu Eui-dong, second from left, chief coverage maker of the ruling People Power Party, speaks in a gathering with the federal government on the National Assembly in Seoul, Nov. 17, on eradicating canine meat consumption and enhancing the nation’s medical system for pets. Yonhap
The authorities and the ruling People Power Party (PPP) determined Friday to hunt particular laws inside this yr to place an finish to canine meat consumption, a lawmaker mentioned.
The envisioned invoice goals to ban the acts of butchering, distributing and promoting of canine meat, and seeks to crack down on such acts beginning in 2027 after a three-year grace interval, based on Rep. Yu Eui-dong, the PPP’s chief coverage maker.
“It is time our society put an finish to the consumption of canine meat, contemplating the rising pet inhabitants, heightened consciousness and our nation’s worldwide presence,” Yu mentioned after a gathering with the federal government on the problem.
“We will push for a particular invoice inside this yr to finish canine meat consumption,” he mentioned.
The authorities additionally plans to inspire these within the trade to transition to completely different jobs or shut their businesses, by providing monetary incentives, Yu mentioned. The assist measures, nevertheless, will solely be restricted to those that report back to the native authorities and submit an implementation plan.
According to authorities statistics, there are round 1,150 canine farms, 34 butchering businesses, 219 distributors and roughly 1,600 eating places that promote meals made with canine meat.
In addition to the invoice, the PPP plans to repair the Livestock Industry Act and ensure dogs are usually not categorized underneath “livestock,” the lawmaker additionally mentioned.
Meanwhile, the assembly additionally touched on measures to enhance the nation’s medical system for pets.
The two sides agreed to extend transparency of knowledge on medical companies available for pets, and enhance medical methods for animals, similar to pet insurance coverage and the distant medical therapy system.
On the identical day, a gaggle of individuals working within the canine meat trade staged an illustration in entrance of the parliament, strongly criticizing the push from the federal government and lawmakers as a risk to their livelihood.
“Starting from right this moment, we’ll struggle until the very finish. We will threat our personal lives to struggle till the top for our survival, our household and our future,” one of many individuals mentioned. (Yonhap)
