The demand that ‘the consumption of dog meat must be prohibited’ caused confusion in the country
In South Korea, dog breeders, restaurant owners and nearly 200 people who work in the dog meat industry gathered outside the presidential palace to oppose a bill by the government and ruling party members to ban consumption. of dog meat earlier this month. Protesters chanted “We will fight!” They shouted slogans.
Former president of the Dog Breeders Association, Ju Yeongbong, in his speech here, said that most of those working in this field are between 60 and 70 years old, that these people are not looking for new professions, and that meat production Dog is a line of business that will disappear in 15 or 20 years because only a small number of young South Koreans consume it.
Police reportedly detained 3 people in the fight that broke out during the protest. Protesters demanded an extension of the pre-ban period and financial support from the government. (AA)
Source: Sozcu
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