Abandoned Slaughterhouse in Pyeongtaek Reflects Closure of South Korea Dog Meat Operations Ahead of 2027 Ban

Electric prods rest against the wall near rusty cages holding dog skulls inside an abandoned slaughterhouse in Pyeongtaek, south of Seoul. The deserted site illustrates the contraction of South Korea's dog meat sector as the country's ban on the practice takes effect next year. The facility once formed part of an industry that bred hundreds of thousands of dogs for human consumption.

Its current state reflects the broader closure of similar operations across the country. South Korea's landmark dog meat ban enters into force in 2027. The measure ends legal breeding, slaughter, and sale of dogs for food.