韓國已經通過相關法案，計劃在2027年全面禁止吃狗肉，但除韓國以外，其他亞洲和非洲國家仍然保持食用狗肉的習慣。在中國廣西玉林，每年都舉辦狗肉節，上千隻狗被宰殺食用。在一些東北地區，人們也有吃香肉的習慣。東南亞地區普遍將狗肉視為一種補品食用，在越南北部、柬埔寨、老撾以及非洲的尼日利亞等地，在一些傳統節慶中都有食用狗肉的習慣。

韓國的吃狗肉文化可以追溯到朝鮮時代，當時是一個務農社會，將牛視為神聖的動物，而豬肉也相當稀有。因此，狗肉和雞肉成為平民的主要食材。1988年漢城奧運會期間，許多會場附近都可以看到賣狗肉的店家，引起國際動保團體的強力譴責。在巨大壓力下，許多香肉店被迫遷出首爾。

近年來，為提升韓國的國際形象，國會已通過相關法案，計劃在2027年全面禁止吃狗肉。為正式實施前，政府將積極輔導業者轉型。未來在韓國境內購買、出售或食用狗肉的行為都將面臨罰款及刑事責任。然而，有部分人士認為這是長期以來的文化傳統，應該受到尊重及保護。

South Korea has passed relevant legislation with plans to completely ban the consumption of dog meat by 2027. However, outside of South Korea, other countries in Asia and Africa still maintain the practice of consuming dog meat. In Yulin, Guangxi, China, an annual dog meat festival is held where thousands of dogs are slaughtered and consumed. In some Northeastern regions, there is also a tradition of consuming dog meat. In Southeast Asia, dog meat is commonly viewed as a supplement and is consumed during traditional festivals in places like Northern Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Nigeria in Africa.

The culture of consuming dog meat in Korea can be traced back to the Joseon era when it was primarily a farming society that considered cows sacred, and pork was relatively scarce. Consequently, dog meat and chicken became staple foods for the common people. During the 1988 Seoul Olympics, many vendors selling dog meat were visible near the venues, leading to strong condemnation from international animal welfare groups. Under immense pressure, many dog meat shops were forced to relocate from Seoul.

In recent years, to enhance South Korea's international image, the parliament has passed relevant legislation with plans to completely ban dog meat consumption by 2027. Prior to the official implementation, the government will actively assist businesses in transitioning. Any act of purchasing, selling, or consuming dog meat within South Korea will face fines and criminal liability in the future. However, some individuals argue that this is a long-standing cultural tradition that should be respected and protected.

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