S. Korea to ban eating dog meat

A brighter future: Rescue workers from Humane Society International rescuing a dog at a dog meat farm in Wonju, South Korea. — Reuters

The country aims to ban eating dog meat and put an end to the controversy over the ancient custom amid growing awareness of animal rights, a ruling party policy chief said.

The Korean practice of eating dog has drawn criticism from overseas for its cruelty but there has also been increasing opposition at home, particularly from the younger generation.