Protests in South Korea over dog meat

Dog farmers clash with police officers during the protest. Pic/AP

Dozens of South Korean dog farmers scuffled with police during a rally near the presidential office on Thursday to protest a push by authorities to outlaw dog meat consumption. Recently, government officials agreed on a legislation that would ban the centuries-old practice.

Individual lawmakers have submitted similar bills in the past, but this would be the first time for the government to back such legislation. About 200 farmers, restaurant owners and others involved in the dog meat industry protested.

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