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Josh Salisbury

South Korea passes law to ban sale and supply of dog meat

South Korea’s parliament passed a law on Tuesday to end the eating and selling of dog meat.

The legislation, which will come into effect after a three years’ grace period, will outlaw the controversial centuries-old practice amid animal welfare concerns.

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