Is Eating Dog Meat WRONG?! (in South Korea)

A sensitive topic, but one that deserves covering since I do live in South Korea. Is eating dog meat WRONG?!
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[@jish55]

I'm conflicted on this because yes, many people (myself included) love dogs and view them as pets, part of the family. On the other hand, I can't say people are wrong for eating it when I eat pork, chicken, and cow. I'd even admit I'd be willing to try dog meat if in a country that serves it because it is respectful to the culture to do so, like how I wouldn't eat cow in India or pork in the middle east.

[@KFC431]

Same I have a dog pet, and my dad used to have a pig pet that is really smart, smarter and cleaner than a dog if you allow it to clean itself. Pigs are social creatures that can develop emotional bonds making them better pets than a cat. But due to vietnam war, people were struggling. My grand father sold the pig meat once it was big enough. Basically my father emotionally bonded with an animal that was purchased to be a livestock

[@joiedevivre7376]

Oh no they're eating cows!! Let's save the cows! What the hell is the difference - is it better to spare the cow or spare the dog?

[@epicswagger6919]

Joie de Vivre I’m vegetarian

[@Anakin-Skywalker.]

Dog because, the dog will save your life sometimes, and even be a companion for hunting, or emotional support

[@godofgamers3884]

@@Anakin-Skywalker. Not all dogs need to be companions tho. Some of them just need to be food.

[@rinibunny4576]

Anakin Skywalker any farm animal can do the same thing as a dog the only reason you don’t know is because you have never given them a chance. I hope you become more educated💕

[@jenyagerarnold7491]

If eating dog meat is the custom there, it is fine. Perhaps some regulations on how the dogs are treated during their lives and how they are slaughtered would be a good idea. Regulations should be in effect regardless of what country and what animal is being eaten.

[@Reddragondiaries]

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say there is some regulation in Korea. Korea is a small country with a good infrastructure so some of the crazy stuff you watch online would be condemned and difficult to pull off here without someone reporting you (for the most part)

[@smoh6039]

there is no law to regulate how to slaughter dog.(just a general law for preventing animal abuse exists.) you know why? dog lovers just don't admit dog to be slaughtered. they refuse to make the law about it.

[@inquisitvem6723]

then cows should be treated the same way before they are slaughtered too

[@aabb-zz9uw]

Korea has much stronger animal protection and food laws than other countries.

[@ConstantineJoseph]

The regulations in western slaughterhouses is very poor as well. Animals aren't slaughtered cleanly most of the time so you should look at your own problems rather than others' problems

[@SheDrum]

The primary objection from all the dog meat trade activists I know is that the animals ARE tortured, not humanely killed as livestock. Boiled, burned, skinned, beaten, etc. alive, because the belief is that the more a dog suffers at his death the more "vitality" is given to the man who eats it. I don't object to anyone who eats anything when they need it. Korea was a third world country 60 years ago. BUT, this practice is something I really wish Korea would leave behind. I love the country, but HOW they get dog meat disturbs me to no end. I'm not a fan of eating any meat, but one animal is no more or less wrong than another to me. But the torture is something else.

[@Reddragondiaries]

I'm going to venture to say that that style of slaughter is uncommon in Korea. If it happens, it's rare. Just my guess based only on the belief that if this style were widespread, Korean activists would be going berserk, let alone activists from around the world.

[@SheDrum]

Thank you, that does make me feel better. I picture mini visions of the Yulin festival in the back rooms of 보신탕 restaurants....

[@missybaltimore1374]

ITS NOT RARE omgoodness. Your country has been dubbed Land of the Morning Scream. by your own locals. i dare say that means dogs are routinely tortured to death for meat.

[@babushkadoll7959]

EndDogmeatTrade NodogmeatNo the animals your countrymen eat are also tortured.watch undercover videos of western slaughter houses

[@aznamethyst]

Totally agree. We need to first take a look at things in our own backyard before we pass judgement on another country's ways.

[@aabb-zz9uw]

Many Western countries are now at the receiving end of economy aid from Korea, Japan and China. Poland is an economy colony of Korea, for example. Serbian college kids get used computers and books from Korea .

[@TK-if3ks]

Anyone (that eats meats) who criticizes Koreans for eating dogs is nothing but a hypocrite!!! If anybody wants to condemn Koreans or anyone else for eating dog meat, they need to be vegetarians. Dogs are not different from cows, pigs, chickens, lambs, horses , etc. Maybe the intellectual capacity differ slightly with dogs in comparison to other animals, but one thing is for sure: all of those animals are afraid of pain and death, they just want to be left alone so that they can live their lives peacefully, they love and have a strong bond to their offspring like we do. In other words, animals have feelings!!!! Yet, the animals feelings and their wishes for well beings are completely ignored and destroyed by us humans to satisfy our appetite. It's okay to eat steaks, fried chickens, pork chops but it's cruel and disgusting to eat dogs????? really??????? get real!!!!!! If you sympathize dogs being slaughtered for their meat, the same sentiment should be felt for all other animals that end up on our dinner table. To make it clear, I do not eat dogs. And I used to think anyone eating dogs were disgusting and filthy. I still don't condone eating dogs but I do have to be honest and fair: As much as I love my steak I really don't have the right to point an accusing finger at dog eaters. Because a person like myself who loves meat, there is thriving meat industry (o.k. maybe not thriving but they are here to stay) As a meat lover, I am just as guilty as those dog eaters.

[@trumppolitics5966]

Well said for a meat eater. You are 100% correct

[@davidjo4209]

you are honest and being fair.. i hope everyone else thinks in the way you do...

[@thornados4969]

Dogs are loyal friends to human. That's the only reason why it is sentimentally cruel to kill and eat the dogs.

[@missybaltimore1374]

GUESS WHAT I AM A VEGETARIAN. But by the same token....Chickens don't scale burning buildings rescuing humans. Cows don't act as therapy cows for PTSD victims. Chickens don't serve as blind "guide" chickens. Pigs don't detect cancer and save human lives. Lamb don't serve in the military sniffing out terrorist bombs. Get it??????

[@Leonasambongo]

T K If you believe that is being a hypocrite then maybe we should kill people and eat them too. O wait that is not aloud yet Asians can eat dogs/cats how is that fair then. We should put a dog to all those 1 millionaires dogs getting eaten and killed and tortured. N It’s not even hypocrite The poor dogs have feelings and need a real loving safe happy warm home forever. The dogs are kept in cages and taken from homes or street life just to be killed and unloved. It’s horrible what South Korea is doing. I thought they would be better then that. They have no hearts and are evil. The dogs are scared lonely hurting and get killed over nothing. We don’t need dog meat. The dogs don’t want that and don’t need that.

[@Yellow-Rose]

You should have more subbies than you do because your content is for intelligent people and it's extremely insightful and honest. I'm so tired of channel clones. Give me some substance, some originality, some brain food. So I come here. You do some silly fluff videos too, that are much more light hearted, but they are appreciated also because I love hearing your take on those types of things as well.

[@Carambolases]

According to a survey by Galllup Korea in 2015, 73% of Korean people answered that they have not eaten a dog meat over the past year. Only 27% of Korean people answered yes. This shows the consumption of dog meat is decreasing. However, there are likes and dislikes on dog meat; some people like it and some people don't. I remember one of my battle buddies from US liked it, saying it's like a "milder stewed lamb"

[@tanzanable]

It's very arrogant to tell another culture in another nation what they should eat or not eat. I would arrest those foreigners doing this and deport them.

[@aabb-zz9uw]

Now many Western countries are on the receiving end of economic aid from Korea. Poland and Serbia are some of them.

[@consciouspresence5880]

you eat dog without question i destroy you without question and i will feel good about it?! any comments?!

[@yeonhwa0329]

👉👉Do you remember me? My english name is Aki. I graduated from Gudeok Elementary School. Now I go to middle school after graduating from elementary school. I am 15 years old now.... I can't forget the brownies and lego movie...English class... I ate every vacation. Oh...Did you come back to Korea??? I have know that you go to Japan// :)

[@Reddragondiaries]

Hello Aki. How do you like Middle School? I miss Gudeok. I'm in Seoul now, I came back to Korea. I'm so glad you commented on my video.

[@jhill0303]

I think that to a certain extent, people who are against eating dog are culturally shaming Koreans through their comments and protests...to me that is not right at all. I agree with what you said early on in the video. There was indeed a time when food was scarce...hence why dog meat is considered a delicacy...for some eating dog meat is a reminder of difficult times. In order to make sure that families don’t forget those humble beginnings, korean families probably continue to eat dog meat as part of who they are and should not be shamed for it. Mutual respect for ones belief and way of life is a must

[@JuandelaCruz001]

(Hey! I subbed awhile back because we have a lot of things in common; 42 and single, ESL teacher to foreign students and martial arts [semi-retired though]). With that out of the way, I had a good chuckle since I remember a few years back when a Korean girl came to class rather upset and asked me if Filipinos eat dogs and subtly protesting that we shouldn't becase they were pets. In fact, I won't deny some do (I don't as well) These usually are 1) drunkard ne'er-do-wells looking for something thrilling/exotic for their drinking binges and 2) certain mountain tribes up north who more than likely passed on this culinary tradition because of scarcity of meat sources during lean times. Nowadays however, the government has deemed it illegal. I agree though with your summation about different cultures and wisdom of having a broader perspective about the world and its peoples.

[@salmaboskey]

Numerous activist groups have documented cases in South Korea and China of dogs being beaten, burned, electrocuted, and boiled alive. Some Koreans and Chinese believe in a myth that the more adrenaline a dog produces due to distress just prior to being killed, the more tender the dog meat will be for consumption.

[@atillathahunk]

You know what's an animal that is considered attractive, loyal and a companion? A horse, of which, more than 250,000 are killed year for the European Union for consumption. Yet they have mass protests against the Yulin Dog Festival across Europe. In my opinion they should try to clean up at home before going abroad.

[@anirudhmenon5281]

What's the difference between eating a dog and eating a cow/lamb/ chicken?

[@magicmike9532]

what if it was reversed? "Koreans love and raise the Parakeet as one of their own, and then Americans decided for medical reasons to eat the bird" what would the Koreans think or say? maybe that would be a good question to them...It's a very touchy subject because of how pets are part of our lives. We also study, interact, educate and realize, that dogs have certain traits and personalities that causes a lot of heart ache when other countries are mistreating or killing them for food...But that's life and every species are treated different thru out the world.

[@3artsofhealing233]

I don't think we have the right to judge if the animals are slaughtered humanely. What I saw in a video about the Yulin Dog Festival will haunt me. It is a Dog Festival held in China every year. They feel the more the animal suffers ( which they did immensely, I had no idea what I was turning on. Boiled alive, limbs slowly chopped off, electrocuted in grotesque ways) I don't care what culture you come from torturing ANY animal to make it suffer is inhumane. Personally I don't see how people could look at sweet puppy faces who love and adore you could raise them without love even for meat. I knew pig farmers and the animals were in fact treated with a lot of love. They didn't slaughter them in front of each other. It was done so fast that they didn't know or feel any pain. The ones who acted like dogs were even spared or used for breeding.

[@lorie1965]

I'm wondering where the source of dog meat is coming from. Are there operations that are raising dogs just for the meat, or are stray dogs being picked up off the street? I say that I could never eat dog meat, but then again I've never been starving to death.

[@BklunaJ]

Lorie Northcutt many of them are stolen pets or pets that were dumped.

[@susripathy]

Stolen pets, strays.... and those that have been raised in disgustingly filthy, unsanitary, cages ... most dogs are sick, riddled with sores and cancerous skin conditions.... so it is beyond imagination ... the people eating these meat... hopefully their gods will save them from dying of some disease

[@SheDrum]

Korea is the only country in the world that still "farms" dogs for consumption. Yes, there are farms, but sadly the conditions are often poor.

[@Reddragondiaries]

mostly riasing them, but undoubtedly some strays as well.

[@Reddragondiaries]

That's not so much in Korea though, as I understand it.

[@yummyjackalmeat]

Pigs are more intelligent, we should honestly fight that first.

[@DonBurns]

I've always seen it as a betrayal, at least from a Western mindset. When you raise dogs over many generations as companions and friends, they will evolve to become domesticated; unable to survive on their own in the wild. You can't both do that AND use them as a source for food. I feel that's where the problem lies for many people who are offended at the idea of dog as a meat, but won't think twice about cow, duck, or chicken as a meat. In other parts of the world, where dogs are instead raised to be a source of food instead of as a companion, then it would make them like any other animal. From what I've seen Korea is changing to that western mindset with the younger generation. So once the older generations pass, the idea of dog as a food will become nothing but a sad memory.

[@aabb-zz9uw]

Meat dogs were grown that way BEFORE Western civilisation existed. Also remember that Korea is now technologically and militarily much more advanced than Western countries except for the US. Korea is the world's only country that can defeat Russia or China in a pure ground war involving infantry(yes I was an infantry grunt) ,artillery and mechanized and can become a nuclear power with 4300 warheads in 3 months. Korea is the only country with a truly working nuclear fusion reactor(China's EAST does not truly work) and makes rifles that can launch missiles , not rockets, an achievement even USA and Russia failed to replicate. Koreans are agrarians and never had western like relationships to dogs. Korea can at any time cut off and deny digital technology from the rest of the world; no other country can do that. Remember and remind this.

[@513mrg]

The thing is, tourists go into food places in Asian countries where they can't read the menu or the people waiting on you don't really speak English. How would someone identify dog meat dishes on the menu?

[@zuruyasumi]

you can hardly eat that.... dog meat is not hamburger... almost 90% of young koreans havent tasted dog...

[@ListenToPumpkinMusic]

513mrg You have to go to a dog meat restaurant to eat it and they're pretty uncommon. You would have to be extremely unlucky to walk into one off the street, and in any case all tourists should learn to read basic Korean before they travel their.

[@Reddragondiaries]

you'd have to find someone to bring you

[@idote8243]

people shouldnt compare dogs to chickens or pigs, i would even think cannibalism is better than eating dogs because dogs in my opinion are the most loyal and lovable creatures that even surpasses humans so in no way is it okay to eat dogs especially if you have a wide variety of meats to eat.

[@aabb-zz9uw]

DOgs are not loyal they kill children. I have seen loyal burmese pythons which are responsible for far less human kills.

[@avib4850]

Hey man, I love your vids, your delivery of content is very on point.

[@Reddragondiaries]

Thank you.

[@gretchenfolkenberg6196]

Don't most cultures usually eat non carnivorous animals only? (Not judging...just wondering)

[@aabb-zz9uw]

Korea is one of the few agrarian countries that didn't rely on dogs. Swiss eats dogs too but the western countries say nothing because swiss does money laundering for their leaders and swiss has a list.

[@surmon11]

very interesting conversation... Ur perspective is very helpful!

[@susripathy]

Hi! Good to see you after awhile.... btw just to share with you what the dog meat trade is all about ... it's pretty gruesome especially the torture the humans do to the dogs and cats... in America there is H.R.1406 that's trying to get passed in Congress to make it illegal to eat dog and cat meat here in America. At the same time House Resolution #401 is targeting all countries that are still eating dog and cat meat. Let me try and explain what the torture to these animals are all about. The dogs are boiled alive and screaming in agony. Than the dogs are stripped of their fur with a cleaver... mind you the dogs are still alive... screaming!! That adrenaline rush in the dogs screaming in agony is what the humans are looking for to satisfy their whatever disgusting body cooling nonsense as well as sexual desires! Anyways once the dogs have been stripped down to their bare skin that have been boiled ... the poor babies are slaughtered to a slow and tortured death. I have seen the videos and seen the screams of the poor furbabies! It's seared into my head and believe me when I tell each and every one of you that thinks think is ok ...it's just plain barbarianism in this 21st century! There are absolutely no recorded health benefits to eating dog meat except for satisfying the human greed. Most activist especially Marc Ching of the Animal Hope and Wellness foundation (find on KZbin)is a family man who has been fighting for the furbabies for at least 3years. Every time he talks about his rescues he breaks down because of the horrors that he has personally witness during his visits to the dog meat slaughter houses in China, in Korea, in Cambodia, in Vietnam .... don't make this issue of eating dog meat frivolous and fanatical because it's not...it's about the inhumane practices of attacking all animals on this planet including here in America of consuming all types of meat. I have always wondered where and when did humans take it upon themselves to think that the animal kingdom was put on this earth to feed the masses of humans? Did any of your 'gods' (Jesus, Prophet Mohammad, Buddha, Lord Krishna) actually told their people to go out and slaughter all the animals for food? I find it incomprehensible that the animals breath oxygen like the humans, bleed blood like the humans, feel pain like the human, have their babies like the humans but instead the humans can't seem to rationalize that they are consuming another being that was alive at some time .... anyways, this planet is just breaking at its seams with a human population of 7.6 billion and a mass load of farmed animals at 15billion just to feed the humans that just don't give much of a damn to care for planet earth.... peace! ✌🏼

[@Reddragondiaries]

That's a pretty gruesome and vivid depiction. I really don't know if they are all slaughtered in this manner. For those that are, it's beyond comprehensible to me. I can't imagine who the person is that is physically doing this. Again, I don't think it's all done this way though.

[@davidjo4209]

I think...with any animal being killed for meat consumption, no animal should die in torture or suffer in any form to death...of course there will still be pain involved at death but let no animal be killed with unnecessary additional pain...that's what all of us should fight for....

[@manullim]

Eating dog meat is not so widespread across the board as you say... This is more so with younger generations. I would compare it with deer meat or rabbit meat back in US. Some people consume it... but many don't.... and if they do it would a one-off thing.

[@aabb-zz9uw]

It is a small minority but minorities have rights, similar to Inuits allowed to hunt and consume 12 whales each year.

[@davidcr566]

Simple answer: *NO, IT ISN'T* I'd not hesitate nor hold back to eat my own dog (who I see as companion) if I had to, I'd even kill it myself if necessary. The only reason I haven't is because I already have other sources of food and therefore I have no need of eating him. But if he dies of natural reasons or by an accident, well, I won't have any problem in cooking and eating the corpse.

[@YoungTallyProductions]

What's your example of in a affective officiant way?? I've watched the way they slaughter the dogs and that alone is cruel

[@layvegan171]

If you really want conversation, change the title to "Is eating meat WRONG?!"

[@Reddragondiaries]

It's a tough topic for sure

[@missybaltimore1374]

ITS NOT RARE it happens 24/7 every.single.day. Your country has been dubbed Land of the Morning Scream. by your own locals. i dare say that means dogs are routinely tortured to death for meat.

[@iadoreapplehead]

I honestly don't understand why people are so outraged, yet they do eat cow meat and pig meat. I have a dog and two cats myself but honestly, I would try dog and cat meat if I ever went to China or Korea... It's a cultural difference. Indians might be outraged because we eat cow meat, and a cow is sacred there. So should we stop eating cows because Indians get upset over it? No, so let the Chinese and Korean people have their dog and cat meat. If you don't like it then just don't go there...

[@aabb-zz9uw]

They are jealous about developed Korea. Poland, for example, receives economy aid from Korea and has become something like Korea's economic colony. Besides, South Korea is now ICBM capable.

[@JK-eo1rb]

Just for your information, in Korea young generation don't eat dog meat like almost never. It's kind of an old thing now. Who cares about dog meat ?! I hardly know any Korean around me who say 'let's eat dog meat for dinner today'. Totally a foreign concept, and almost never come across minds of Korean people THESE DAYS. Come on.

[@aabb-zz9uw]

It is a minority right similar to Inuits being allowed to kill 12 whales each year for food and other products.

[@Chris_Donovan]

I thought that this was a risky topic to bring up, but the fish market video/dining experience already touched on it. Regardless, I have no problem with rational discussion on this channel. I have been eating less and less animal products as time goes on. At this point, the only animal product that I consume is fish, and not frequently. The reasons are due to economics, ecology, health, and admittedly, my personal choice regarding suffering. However, I ate like most people for 3/4 of my life, and if the environment demanded it, I would do so again. It's for these two reasons that I do not condemn people for their habits. At the same time, I think that people should consider all cultural habits and ask if they are truly in their best interest. This goes for cultural practices beyond food.

[@Reddragondiaries]

it's probably healthier overall not to eat meat, or at least limit it greatly as you have. It's a touchy subject. I mean, slaughtering animals to eat for food can seem barbaric on one hand, but then there's National Geographic on the other hand showing the cute furry cheetah choking a gazelle to death by ringing its neck 180 degrees. Then ripping it to shreds. All before cutting to a jello commercial. It's tough to call it tbh

[@koreancardboard]

When did you move back to Korea?

[@Reddragondiaries]

I came back in June. I'm in Seoul now.

[@4848patty]

They try but sometimes it’s hard to catch them. Sorry but I am a dog lover and I couldn’t eat a dog or rabbit. But that’s just my opinion love you videos by the way

[@Elliestandsforpeace]

Eating dog meat is not a problem and I’m not against it despite being a huge dog lover, it’s HOW they are killed for their meat that’s wrong. Beating them to death is not how it should be but that’s what they do :(

[@netforce0]

Lol Dennis is still alive

[@Reddragondiaries]

good point. too much finality in my statement, but is he still active?

[@inquisitvem6723]

aren't the older generations the only ones who eat dog meat? i would think the young generation don't eat that.

[@aabb-zz9uw]

A few do as the young men are politically conservative.

[@stacychaplin8597]

Good points. When is your birthday? 😀

[@SlenderMaam]

I guess if we raise a breed of human strictly for eating and it's part of our culture it would be ok too?

[@Reddragondiaries]

you'll have to make a vlog to find out

[@jish55]

That goes to a different issue due to how consumption of human meat can have major adverse affects on the human body beyond just moral problems. Much like feeding cows beef, feeding humans human meat could cause literal insanity in the human mind much akin to that of mad cow disease known as kuru.

[@sonyaisababyan674]

If you eat dog meat, then why don't you start eating your closest friend and family? I believe that that's what most of Europeans have in mind when it comes to this issue. But when you live in a country where it is considered to be normal, then there is no reasonable reason to express your view 'cause nobody wants to get in trouble and unnessesary conversations.

[@aabb-zz9uw]

DOgs are not your friend and family; they mass kill children and old people each year. And dog eating Korea provided economy aid to many Western countries which have become third world developing countries. Only Korea makes semiconductors without which you cannot have a handphone without which you have no means of identification and authentication. Korea can at any time cut off access to any country from digital civilisation. And Koreans never killed 6 million jewish.

[@DA-wr9uy]

I wouldn’t judge on it, I do find it a little distasteful to eat domesticated animals though. Like with dogs, we domesticated them from wolfs to be a protector/helper/companion. Over time they have developed the intellectual capacity to show more emotions than other animals, and even then there are MANY other 3rd world countries that would much rather eat chickens and other farm animals that the whole world has become more accustomed to. Fishing would of also been a more decent option in my opinion. But once the movement starts it’s hard to change that type of culture when it’s not seen as anything worth taking into question. I’ve seen many slaughtering videos and my only concern is that animals are killed swiftly with the most painless way possible. Id like to seem them a bit more respected as food more than anything else though. I’m not a vegan nor I believe I ever will be. But realizing many things about the food industry makes me respect what I eat a whole lot more. More than just for the sake of getting full.

[@Rob_strange]

All very well said.

[@Reddragondiaries]

thank you

[@Katee88]

Dogs are sweet, sentient animals who were actually bred into existence to be a companion for humans. They look to humans for love and trust us. That is where the real shame and sadness of it lies. I think Koreans are beginning to understand that & hopefully it will bring about a change. As far as traveling across the world to save these animals, who are treated poorly, yes it’s true they are treated poorly everywhere. Sometimes you have to choose your battles. They chose this battle, and I think it’s brave to come all the way to Korea even just to save a few. I understand your view, though. How can you demonize people who have been doing this for ages and don’t see dogs as anything other than a food source? You just have to try enlightening them into change, I guess.

[@Reddragondiaries]

It really is a tough issue, but overall, once a society begins to see the value of dogs as pets and even family members, they will be conflicted with using them as a food source. But at the same time, I hate to value one animal over another.

[@missybaltimore1374]

well said Katee B

[@Minsang1st]

Enlightening into change? lol because you're so enlightened and self-righteous. I'm glad you're not demonizing people and culture that consumes dog meat, but going in with a mindset that you're gonna change them for the "better" with YOUR standard of "better" and "right" probably isn't any better. Also, dogs haven't been just a food source in Korea, they've been other things like guarding the house, or helping with hunting (although most people probably didn't hunt). And dogs that were bred and trained for a specific task WEREN'T eaten. Guess why? Because they had to do those tasks and it takes resources to train and breed dogs. It was more like mutts that weren't really doing anything and available that were eaten. Korea was a society heavily dependent upon agriculture for majority of its existence and sources of protein were scarce. They needed to use whatever was available. Also the fact that "Dogs are sweet, sentient animals who were actually bred into existence to be a companion for humans" is BECAUSE HUMANS BRED THEM. Yes they were companions to certain cultures, and guess what? they were food to other cultures. Also, let's not pretend that every dog were bred the same way. If the background of a breed is such a problem, then does eating a mutt make it less of a problem? If this is really the problem that you're addressing, then wouldn't selecting or developing a dog breed for food purposes resolve this issue instead of saying that they're mistaken and not enlightened for them to be eating them poor dogs? The dog meat that is being less eaten in Korea has more to do with western influence and more people having dogs as pets. Pets aren't something that people can afford when they have hard time putting food on their table, and as standards of living in Korea improved and people could afford more luxury items, pets have also become more common in Korea. Overall, it doesn't really seem that you have an understanding of background and current state of dog meat consumption in Korea. If you really want change in whatever way, trying to gain a complete understanding is probably more of a priority than to go in with an intention of "enlightening" someone and bringing about a change for the "better". Whatever that better is

[@sassiebrat]

First...this is an emotional issue, not an intellectual one. Second, it would be nice if people had some "scientific" evidence to verify whether their beliefs hold water. This is the reason tigers (penis), rhinos (horn), bears (gall bladder), and other animal products are leading to the extinction of some animals, not to mention that baby animals are left to starve or otherwise suffer a horrible death from predation. And, none of this has any objective evidence including that dog makes you verile or cool in summer or anything else. Just because someone says something or believes something does not make it so. Third, dogs are treated HORRIBLY...packed into cages w/o food or water for who-knows-how-long, hung, boiled alive, stripped of their fur and skin while they are still alive because it is believed that the release of adrenaline makes the meat taste better. I could say a bunch more, but I won't.

[@gorewhorr]

I was wondering whats it like for a vegetarian in korea? ive been wanting to teach abroad in many countries but im worried my diet may make that difficult

[@pengfeicui8175]

I am korean I love dog meat

[@davidjo4209]

Koreans had a difficult time in the past or may be still now due to the label that some westerners put on them for a custom of eating dog meat...I always thought that was wrong even though I myself don't like eating dog meat....yes, slaughtering dogs in a torturous way should be stopped and banned. However, I still believe...one culture can't be so arrogant to point a finger at another culture on their food custom regardless of what they eat or how they eat things. I really thought that those westerners were very arrogant on their part and that they should be properly educated in order not to make the same mistake of passing judgment on others for their food choices. I'm sorry...just because some Koreans chose to eat dog meat doesn't mean they are wrong or bad...they are just different custom-wise and made a different meat choice among many.

[@rocketscienc]

people won't listen. people bilieve what they like and want.

[@verlan3293]

It's so odd how humans nitpick which animals deserve to be eaten for consumption. A dog is no more deserving of life than a cow or a pig.

[@missybaltimore1374]

hmmm well when was the last time a chicken ran up a burning tower and saved the lives of humans. how about the last time a cow served as a guide for the blind? Or a pig as a terrorist bomb sniffer? Or a lamb as therapist for a veteran suffering PTSD? or a sheep detecting cancer in a human and saving its life? i rest my case.

[@babushkadoll7959]

EndDogmeatTrade NodogmeatNo when was the last time you saw people drinking dogs milk or helping farmers by ploughing fields and pulling cart?when was the last time you saw people using dogs poo as manure and fuel?thats what cows do for people in Asian countries. so different countries different use for all animals

[@ウドン-m2q]

We are carnivorous-based animals so we can eat any animals except for humans. That's the natural order. You can love anybody, you can go everywhere, and you can eat whatever. If you don't do them, you are a piece of machines.

[@goldenbutterfly642]

Whyyyyyyy

[@ameerasaays6941]

Eish ..those Asians has crazy diets...

[@ListenToPumpkinMusic]

Regardless of whether eating dogs is wrong, there are issues with the treatment of the animals. People would find something to complain about even if the dog meat were better regulated, but that shouldn't mean it just gets a free pass. The majority of young Koreans find dog meat repulsive and I expect the industry to go close to dying out within the next decade as opinion continues to shift on this issue. I lived in Seongnam last year where they had one of the biggest dog meat markets in the country - this year the local government closed it down and offered assistance to the sellers who lost their jobs. If I remember correctly that one market made up about a third of the industry in Korea, so it was a significant closure.

[@A.x3]

In France, they eat horse. A freaking horse! But then again, in Louisiana, they eat alligator😷 Personally, it's gross. I'm a picky eater though. Anyway, do you get judged or treated differently if you choose NOT to partake in eating dog soup?

[@beatnix99]

A. Elmers glue glue and jello is made of horse parts. French and Japanese also eat horse meat.

[@Reddragondiaries]

No not at all. I would say that many to most do not eat dog meat. The practice is definitely dying out and is on the hot seat here to a certain degree. Will it ever go away? Probably not for a long time.

[@Carambolases]

Koreans eat horse too!! we eat it raw -not alive- in Jeju lol.

[@Jemalacane0]

Alligator is actually delicious. It tastes like a cross between fish and chicken.

[@inquisitvem6723]

i think only the older generation eat dog. i seriously doubt the younger generation is eating this stuff.

[@JamConcerned]

The world is changing we are questioning everything. Tradition for me is what has always been done, but no one know why or us aware if why it started and there isn't anyone left to ask. Maybe at that time that was the only food the had during the winter or a collapsed economy. People ate people to survive during ice storms which lasted for months without any food. Or during plane, or boat crashes. Embrace hmm, I accept that every is at a different level of understand. Yeah there is community but still we see things different as human beings. The trouble I have with anyone that don't agree why shame and embarrassed and put them down. What happened to dialog. They have enough trouble trying to get those that eat meat and chicken to raise them humanely. Also any developing country is seen as a target, especially when it comes to their practices compared to the other developing country. I guess it was a way for them to bring awareness on a international level and bring in more funds.

[@부산소녀]

If the dog isn’t abused or tortured. It’s just like any other meat

[@Leonasambongo]

sherbetthesquid Then maybe we should kill people and eat them then

[@babushkadoll7959]

samanthainlove thats cannibalism. dogs are not human .if you can eat other animals so can dogs be eaten

[@space2277]

I taught in Seoul for four years and I ate dog meat over 20 times. Don’t have a problem with it. Honestly I don’t see what the big deal is? It’s a traditional food. Try it!

[@davidjo4209]

hahaha... you are being so honest and respectful of other country's custom... I like your comment~

[@부산소녀]

i want to

[@Leonasambongo]

steven sosa then maybe we should kill people and eat them too. O wait that is not aloud yet Asians can eat dogs/cats how is that fair then. We should put a dog to all those 1 millionaires dogs getting eaten and killed and tortured. N It’s not even hypocrite The poor dogs have feelings and need a real loving safe happy warm home forever. The dogs are kept in cages and taken from homes or street life just to be killed and unloved. It’s horrible what South Korea is doing. I thought they would be better then that. They have no hearts and are evil. The dogs are scared lonely hurting and get killed over nothing. We don’t need dog meat. The dogs don’t want that and don’t need that.

[@babushkadoll7959]

samanthainlove all animals have feelings and go through pain and fear.why do you care only for dogs?i have a pet pig who is super smart, loyal and loves cuddles but people everywhere eats them. so if pigs can be eaten so can dogs. and don't compare eating dog meat to cannibalism. dogs are dogs not human

[@HerrRelke]

steven sosa And in Amazon jungle you would eat a human meat ?

[@estranged9410]

out of topic: but I remember you once mentioned that you'd like to try out China, what happened to that?

[@Reddragondiaries]

I still would like to, but not right now.

[@futasupastah]

Hey! Are you still in korea?

[@Reddragondiaries]

I am. I came back.

[@BOMBON187]

I ate dog meat when I was in Jeonju. It wasn't that bad but it was chewey like ham. So meh I would eat it again if I just happen to go by but not go look for it.

[@missybaltimore1374]

hey at least your honest. thanks for that.

[@5starbright]

The guy that said his TB got cured by dog meat is Wrong because my mom had it as a new born and she was cured with modern medicine and a whole lot of prayer from her family. I am being judgmental towards countries that have accessability to other ways of healing their bodies. I do agree though that people who use dogs for sport are very cruel to do that it makes me really sad I Love my dog she's my little buddy I can't imagine any of these things happening to her...just saying.

[@Reddragondiaries]

I agree, the TB story sounds pretty far-fetched and old-wives tale-ish to me.

[@jillpuck]

how they treat dog (and animal) is not right. they need to grow mature but...people never chages. hence education to new generation however, still not up to that level (mature society).

[@ListenToPumpkinMusic]

rip comment section

[@yesimendez7066]

I totally agree it's part of their culture.. in some parts of South America they eay "cuy".

[@stewartrodgers5684]

Stop eating dogs you fucking monsters

[@cybremystica93]

I would have doubts about eating *any* meat from China or South Korea. Bad welfare standards