Activists are rallying against dog meat consumption in South Korea on the first of three “dog meat days” in the country.
Activists wore dog masks and held a mock canine funeral during their protests against dog meat consumption in South Korea on Thursday, the first of three “dog meat days” in the country.
Under a traditional calendar, Thursday is thought to be the first of the three hottest days in South Korea. Many South Koreans believe thatAt one protest in central Seoul, about 10 activists held banners that read “There are no edible dogs in the world.” The banners had images of fresh fruit that the activists said South Koreans should eat on the three days instead of dog meat.
Earlier Thursday, about 20 other activists held a similar anti-dog meat rally nearby. They bowed and laid white flowers before a framed photo of a dog in a mock funeral for the animal. The activists raised placards with the image of small dogs confined in a cage and the words “STOP DOG MEAT.”Dog meat is neither legal nor explicitly banned in South Korea. Dog meat restaurants are a dwindling business as younger people find dog meat a less attractive dining option.
Many people still oppose outlawing the consumption of dog meat because they view it as surrendering to Western pressure.Must-read stories from the L.A. TimesEnter Email Address
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