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On December 30, 2020, ten members of Korea’s National Assembly, led by Congresswoman Han Jeong-Ae of the Democratic (Minjoo) Party (also newly appointed Minister of Environment), proposed a revision to the Animal Protection Act that would outlaw the slaughtering and sale of dogs and cats for meat. Bill Number 2107035 proposes a 5-year grace period. 👉 Click HERE to learn more.

South Korean citizens are protesting to demand their government to pass this bill. Below are just some of the many protests held recently in South Korea demanding the end of the cruel dog and cat meat trade. The dog meat trade industry workers are also protesting to protect their criminal and inhumane jobs.

March 9, 2021: In front of the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do Provincial Government

🐕 Protesting organizations: Many animal welfare and anti-dog meat organizations in Korea united in the name of “Solidarity of the 15 million Koreans with companion animals”

Video: Dog meat trade workers and anti-dog meat protesters. MBC Chungbuk News. 3/8/2021. 개고기 찬반 논란..도로 건너 맞불 집회ㅣMBC충북NEWS, Dog meat supporters, protesters clash as lawmakers mull criminalization

The Korea Times reported on March 10, 2021, “The dog meat saga is expected to enter a new phase soon as lawmakers began pondering this week whether to ban the tradition by revising the country’s Animal Protection Act. The revision was proposed late last year. While discussions over the revision were underway at the National Assembly, dog meat supporters and opponents clashed in front of the country’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety on Mar. 9. Protesters opposing the consumption of dog meat set up tents four months ago in front of the ministry in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, and have been sleeping there as they call for a ban on the distribution of dog meat for consumption. The protesters said they represent the voices of Korea’s 15 million pet owners. Days ago, those who support the practice started protesting right next to the anti-dog meat group. Tensions escalated as protesters on opposing sides began shouting at each other using harsh language and pointing fingers. Police were there to prevent physical clashes as both groups plan to continue demonstrating throughout this week.”
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Ms. Choi Jeong Ju, the leader of this protest and the Anti-dog meat activist coalition named “Solidarity of the 15 million Koreans with companion animals” is being interviewed in the video.

February 26, 2021: In front of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Sejong

🐕 Protesting organizations: Many animal welfare and anti-dog meat organizations in Korea united in the name of “Solidarity of the 15 million Koreans with companion animals”

Many animal welfare organizations throughout the country of South Korea gathered together in front of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs in Sejong to protest against dog and cat meat cruelty and to urge the ministry to pass the proposed bill that ends the dog and cat meat trade. 👉 Click HERE to see the photos and video of this protest.

Ms. Choi Jeong-Ju’s Facebook post on March 14, 2021:
📣📣📣 There will be protest in front of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs in Sejong every Friday 12 noon.📣📣📣
☎️ Contact 010-2335-9155
🏠 Address: Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Sejong Government Complex, 94 Dasom 2-ro, Sejong
Postal Code 30110, South Korea

🚩매주 금요일12시 세종시 농축수산식품부앞 대집회 합니다. 010-2335-9155