Eating Dogs in South Korea: The Challenges of Ending a Controversial Practice
Eating dog meat has been a part of South Korea’s culinary culture for centuries, dating back to the Three Kingdoms period (57 BC – 668 AD). The practice was influenced by the belief that dog meat has medicinal and nutritional benefits, especially during the hot summer months. Dog meat dishes, such as bosintang (dog meat soup) and suyuk (boiled dog …