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South Korea to take dog meat off the menu

A rescued dog waits for transport at a dog meat farm in South Korea [File:Kim Hong-ji/Reuters]

South Korea aims to ban eating dog meat and put an end to controversy over the ancient custom amid growing awareness of animal protections.

The government and the ruling People Power Party on Friday agreed to introduce before the end of the year an act to end dog meat consumption by 2027, officials said.

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