The process of closing farms that breed dogs for consumption in South Korea is gaining momentum. According to government information, after the introduction of a law for the phased ban on dog meat, 1,204 out of 1,537 specialized farms have ceased operations, which constitutes about 78% of the total number.
Currently, there are 333 farms operating in the country with approximately 37,000 dogs intended for supply to restaurants. These farms continue to operate within the transitional period established by current legislation.
The law regulating the gradual cessation of dog meat was passed by the South Korean parliament in February of last year. It includes a three-year transitional period, after which, starting from February 2027, breeding dogs for meat, their slaughter, and the sale of dog meat dishes will be completely banned, with criminal and administrative penalties provided for these actions.
Instead of strict measures, authorities are focusing on the voluntary closure of farms, breaking the liquidation process into six stages. The third stage is currently concluding, and government estimates suggest that the closure of farms is happening faster than expected, which may lead to the majority of farms ceasing operations ahead of schedule.
One of the key factors contributing to this process is the financial compensation provided to farm owners upon their closure. The amount of payments varies depending on the stage: in the first stage, owners received 600,000 won (about $430) for each "rescued" dog, while in the sixth stage, the compensation will drop to 225,000 won per head, encouraging earlier exit from the business.
At the end of the transitional period, penalties for killing dogs for consumption will be quite severe: imprisonment for up to three years or fines of up to 30 million won. For the production, distribution, and sale of dog meat, penalties of up to two years in prison or fines of up to 20 million won are provided.
South Korean authorities emphasize that the goal of the reform is not limited to merely banning the traditional practice but includes the complete elimination of the entire chain related to the use of dogs for food.
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