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Dog farmers beat their drums during a rally against the government-led dog meat banning bill in front of the presidential office in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.
SOUTH Korean dog farmers protested today against a push by authorities to outlaw dog meat consumption, with dozens scuffling with police during a rally near the presidential office.
Earlier this month, government and ruling party officials agreed to introduce legislation banning the centuries-old practice by the end of the year.
About 200 farmers, restaurant owners and others gathered in yesterday’s rally.
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