South Korean parliament passes bill banning dog meat trade

South Korea's parliament unanimously passes a bill that bans the breeding, slaughtering, and selling of dogs for meat. President Yoon Suk Yeol, a known animal lover, is expected to give final approval. First Lady Kim Keon Hee, a vocal critic of dog meat consumption, supports the ban. Activists, including JungAh Chae from Humane Society International/Korea, applaud the decision. A recent survey shows that the majority of South Koreans reject eating dog meat. The new law will compensate businesses transitioning out of the dog meat trade.