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South Korea's Dog Meat Culture

For centuries, a unique culture has existed in South Korea around the breeding and slaughter of dogs for their meat. However, protests by animal activists during the Olympics severely impacted public opinion of dog meat, costing breeders their jobs and reducing sales to a fraction of previous levels. Animal-lovers seek compassion for the animals, while those involved in the industry counter that their businesses are not in violation of the country's admittedly vague legislation. In this episode, we explore this industry at the center of a complex social controversy.

English
  • Originally Aired May 4, 2018
  • Runtime 40 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network NHK
  • Created May 8, 2018 by
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