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Documentary Sparks Dog Meat Ban in South Korea

12/8/2025

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Andrew Abrahams, a filmmaker, presents Dog Warriors, a documentary on the dog meat trade in South Korea and on-farm cruelty.
He removed graphic scenes to keep it accessible and expresses sympathy for dogs and farmers whose livelihoods depend on the trade.
After its 2024 Raindance Film Festival premiere, South Korea's government announced a ban on dog meat sales, effective in 2027.
The Dog Meat Association pushed back against the ban.

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Andrew Abrahams, a filmmaker, presents Dog Warriors, a documentary on the dog meat trade in South Korea and on-farm cruelty.
He removed graphic scenes to keep it accessible and expresses sympathy for dogs and farmers whose livelihoods depend on the trade.
After its 2024 Raindance Film Festival premiere, South Korea's government announced a ban on dog meat sales, effective in 2027.
The Dog Meat Association pushed back against the ban.