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South Korean canine farm owners attack President Yoon’s wife for trying to ‘end’ dog meat consumption
- A group representing canine meat farm owners said banning dog consumption simply because an increasing number of people hate that culture is illogical
- The response came after first lady Kim Keon-hee said it was her ‘duty’ to end tradition of eating dogs before Yoon’s tenure comes to a close
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South Korea’s first lady Kim Keon-hee faces criticism from a group representing dog meat farm owners for her recent remarks calling for an end to the country’s contentious culture of eating dogs.
The group claimed Kim, who is neither a president nor a lawmaker, should maintain neutrality as the role of the first lady is supporting the president.
“Siding with animal rights groups, which are interest groups, and calling for banning dog meat consumption is obvious political activity that exceeds her authority,” the group said in its statement on Thursday.
The comments came as Kim vowed to work to ban dog meat consumption within the tenure of the Yoon Suk-yeol government.
“I will try to put an end to dog meat consumption before the tenure of this government ends. I think that is my duty,” she said during her lunch with officials from animal rights groups, including Kara, on April 12.
After the remarks were reported through the media, both ruling and opposition parties appeared to support Kim.
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