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BREAKING: Dog Meat Market Responsible For 33% Supply In South Korea Is Being Shut Down
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BREAKING: Dog Meat Market Responsible For 33% Supply In South Korea Is Being Shut Down

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Animal lovers around the world have a reason to celebrate as one of the biggest dog meat markets in South Korea is about to shut down . “Starting off with the removal of slaughtering facilities and cages in the market, we will ultimately stop the dog meat trade in Moran Market,” Seongnam city official Kang Won-gu told The Korea Herald. The market has seen 80,000 dogs sold either dead or alive each year and has been responsible for supplying one-third of the dog meat consumed in South Korea.

Quoting Mahatma Gandhi, Seongnam Mayor Lee Jae-myung said, “Seongnam City will take the initiative to transform South Korea’s image since ‘the greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated.’”

Jang In-young, a spokesperson of the The Korean Animal Welfare Association, commented: “Seongnam city took a big step toward changing the dog meat industry here… But we will have to constantly monitor dog meat shops in the market (to see) if they really stop slaughtering dogs and change their business.”

Moran Market was infamous around the world among animal right activists for their brutal dog killing methods, such as electrocution, hanging, or beating canines until dead.

More info: In Defense of Animals | Facebook (h/t: bbc)

Moran dog meat market that has seen 80,000 dogs sold either dead or alive each year is about to shut down

Image credits: PARK JI-HWAN 

It has been responsible for supplying one-third of the dog meat consumed in South Korea

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Moran Market was infamous around the world for their brutal dog killing methods

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The closure of the market is a victory, but the fight for dog meat-free Korea continues…

Image credits: Humane Society International

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jasminelbirch avatar
Jane The Tiger
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why is it okay to kill thousands of pigs, chickens and cows for food, but not dogs? You're only an animal lover when you love all animals.

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Polleekin
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree, and I'd support the end to all meat markets. But in this instance it's being shut down due to the cruel form of execution.

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Melody Lanzatella
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They ALL need to be shut down! And Chinas dog meat trade and festival are even worse!

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Just for fun
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's true, but most of Chinese people are against it too . We're not monsters. I am not good at English.But I have to say.

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Amanda Bryan
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is amazing! Im so happy to hear it! There will be people saying "Why is it okay to kill pigs, cows ect. and not dogs?" this is a huge step to make our way there! People need to treat animals better no matter what! <3

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Wombat34
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They torture the dogs because they're sick f***s that get off on it. The b******t about making the meat tender is an excuse to conceal their loathsome sadism.

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MadameButterfly
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Humanity should be ashamed of its cruelty to all the planets living creatures!!!

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Vincent Jay
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's a downside to this: Those who normally eat dog meat will now begin to consume more beef, which will drive up the cost of beef all over the world.

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Marcia
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A lot of this is culture, in India they worship cows, and America they don't. You're damned if you do ,damned if you don't. Just love more hate less

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Teresa
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

it's so motivating to see all this amazing progress going on in the world, in a time of so much negativity

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Becca
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I support this 100%! How would you feel if someone did that to us?

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Doug Stringham
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Slaughtering dogs is disgusting and sick. The only meat I occasionally eat is free-range.

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Kimberley Harrison
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

at last. they are realising. maybe a little too late. but even if a hundred dogs are saved in my opinion its progress

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Emre ÇINAR
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

you all stand up for animal cruelty yet you all go to KFC, Burger King, Mc Donalds etc...You can love animals and feel sorry for their conditions, but we are omnivores so accept that and get over with it. Meat market can not come to an end. And please understand that people prefer eating different kinds of meat. Do not try to change the mother nature.

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Hanna Nowicka
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is not problem of meat eating but how this meat was treated when it was still alive creature. And as you said we are omnivores and majority of the people will eat meat but that does not allows us to kill ANY animals in cruel and barbaric way.

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Damian Staron
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think this should even be a concern to any of us in America. They sometimes eat dog. Who cares. Should India try to shut down the cattle industry?

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Aslana Schilf
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

China turned to cats after baby population and as reduced but still underground baby meat industry

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Doug Stringham
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7 years ago

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How do you know if a person is a vegan?.... they will tell you. Look up the YouTube video "If meat eaters acted like vegans"... priceless.

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Crazy Bagel
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7 years ago

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Wait... China eats CATS too?!? WHAAAAA... i mean... First dogs, and now CATS?!? Sure we have a problem with the population of cats and dogs, but this is NOT the way to go! LONG LIVE THE CATS! AND DOGS ALSO! 🐶🐱🐕🐈

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Jane The Tiger
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why is it okay to kill thousands of pigs, chickens and cows for food, but not dogs? You're only an animal lover when you love all animals.

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Polleekin
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree, and I'd support the end to all meat markets. But in this instance it's being shut down due to the cruel form of execution.

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lanza130 avatar
Melody Lanzatella
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They ALL need to be shut down! And Chinas dog meat trade and festival are even worse!

2862917116 avatar
Just for fun
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's true, but most of Chinese people are against it too . We're not monsters. I am not good at English.But I have to say.

Load More Replies...
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Amanda Bryan
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is amazing! Im so happy to hear it! There will be people saying "Why is it okay to kill pigs, cows ect. and not dogs?" this is a huge step to make our way there! People need to treat animals better no matter what! <3

liam-thompson026 avatar
Wombat34
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They torture the dogs because they're sick f***s that get off on it. The b******t about making the meat tender is an excuse to conceal their loathsome sadism.

sumaeid1974 avatar
MadameButterfly
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Humanity should be ashamed of its cruelty to all the planets living creatures!!!

elextech avatar
Vincent Jay
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's a downside to this: Those who normally eat dog meat will now begin to consume more beef, which will drive up the cost of beef all over the world.

ambermacie58 avatar
Marcia
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A lot of this is culture, in India they worship cows, and America they don't. You're damned if you do ,damned if you don't. Just love more hate less

teresa_3 avatar
Teresa
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

it's so motivating to see all this amazing progress going on in the world, in a time of so much negativity

bechartmac avatar
Becca
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I support this 100%! How would you feel if someone did that to us?

dougstringham avatar
Doug Stringham
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Slaughtering dogs is disgusting and sick. The only meat I occasionally eat is free-range.

kimberleyharrison22 avatar
Kimberley Harrison
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

at last. they are realising. maybe a little too late. but even if a hundred dogs are saved in my opinion its progress

emreinar avatar
Emre ÇINAR
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

you all stand up for animal cruelty yet you all go to KFC, Burger King, Mc Donalds etc...You can love animals and feel sorry for their conditions, but we are omnivores so accept that and get over with it. Meat market can not come to an end. And please understand that people prefer eating different kinds of meat. Do not try to change the mother nature.

wellegpca avatar
Hanna Nowicka
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is not problem of meat eating but how this meat was treated when it was still alive creature. And as you said we are omnivores and majority of the people will eat meat but that does not allows us to kill ANY animals in cruel and barbaric way.

Load More Replies...
dstaron avatar
Damian Staron
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think this should even be a concern to any of us in America. They sometimes eat dog. Who cares. Should India try to shut down the cattle industry?

secretdakini avatar
Aslana Schilf
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

China turned to cats after baby population and as reduced but still underground baby meat industry

dougstringham avatar
Doug Stringham
Community Member
7 years ago

This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

How do you know if a person is a vegan?.... they will tell you. Look up the YouTube video "If meat eaters acted like vegans"... priceless.

melodyshire avatar
Crazy Bagel
Community Member
7 years ago

This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

Wait... China eats CATS too?!? WHAAAAA... i mean... First dogs, and now CATS?!? Sure we have a problem with the population of cats and dogs, but this is NOT the way to go! LONG LIVE THE CATS! AND DOGS ALSO! 🐶🐱🐕🐈

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