Agriculture Minister nominee Song Mi-ryung speaks throughout a affirmation listening to on the National Assembly in Seoul, Dec. 18. Yonhap
Agriculture Minister nominee Song Mi-ryung on Monday expressed her robust help for the proposed invoice on the parliament aiming to finally ban the consumption of canine meat within the nation.
When requested about her stance on the proposed regulation throughout her affirmation listening to on the National Assembly, Song responded, “Certainly.”
Song, nevertheless, mentioned that it shouldn’t be necessary for the federal government to compensate these engaged within the trade.
“Although I’m dedicated to offering as a lot affordable help as attainable, it’s an excessive amount of to make such compensations necessary,” Song mentioned.
The invoice facilities on banning elevating and slaughtering dogs for consumption. Korea plans to implement the measure beginning in 2027 following a three-year grace interval.
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. (Yonhap)
