South Korea's President Moon Jae-in said on Monday there might be a need to prohibit dog meat consumption amid debate over the controversial practice and growing awareness of animal rights.<br /><br />While no longer as common as before, dog meat is eaten mainly by older people and is served in some restaurants and can be bought at specific markets.<br /><br />Moon made the remarks after being briefed by Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum on efforts to improve the handling of abandoned animals and a mandatory registration system for dogs.<br /><br />Source: Reuters
