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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[jish]

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.

[joiedevivre]

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?

[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.

[jenyagerarnold]

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.

[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.

[Yellow-Rose]

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[avib]

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[jhill]

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

[TK-ifks]

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

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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.

[JuandelaCruz]

(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.

[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"

[lorie]

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.

[surmon]

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

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[anirudhmenon]

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

[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.

[yummyjackalmeat]

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

[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

[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.

[magicmike]

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.