SOUTH KOREA BANS DOG MEAT IN HISTORIC VICTORY FOR THE ANIMALS!
Dear John,
This is monumental!
Yesterday, on January 9, 2024, in a gigantic step towards a more compassionate and humane society, S. Korea has banned the dog meat trade. This historic move underscores a profound shift towards empathy, and the recognition of animals as sentient beings who deserve protection and respect.
Chris DeRose, LCA president and founder, and Jiyen Lee, ALW founder (LCA sister organization), were at the South Korean National Assembly press conference celebrating the passage of the dog meat ban. MP Han, a member of the National Assembly, joined the press conference.
“This historic ban on dog meat in South Korea has been decades in the making,” said Jiyen Lee, Founder of ALW. “I am thankful to all the legislators who voted to put an end to this cruel and antiquated industry. I hope other nations will follow this example and we can make it so that no nation on Earth tolerates the killing and eating of dogs.”
“We applaud South Korea for taking this important step towards ending the suffering of countless dogs,” said LCA president and founder Chris DeRose. “This decision not only reflects changing attitudes towards animals but also sets a powerful precedent for the global movement against animal cruelty."
For years, LCA and ALW have tirelessly campaigned for an end to the dog meat industry, raising awareness about the inherent cruelty involved. LCA and ALW have been at the forefront of the fight by performing hard-hitting undercover investigations (watch the 2021 & the 2022 investigations here), advancing legislation, and staging striking visual campaigns to raise public awareness.
This decision by South Korea marks a milestone moment in the fight against the inhumane treatment of animals.
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTS LCA! THIS VICTORY IS BECAUSE OF YOU!
