Owing to the incredibly hard work of Korean animal rights activists, the Gupo Dog meat market has finally been permanently shut down. On July 1st, 2019, eighty-five (85) dogs remaining …Read More about Gupo Dog Meat Market Finally Shut Down
Public Awareness
The Dog Culture in Korea: Why We Should Care
To put lightly, the Korean dog culture is very different from that of Canada. The Western’s view of dogs as “man’s best friend” is very slowly taking hold in Korea, …Read More about The Dog Culture in Korea: Why We Should Care
The Three Hottest Days and Dog Meat Soup in Korea
Chokbok (July 17th), Joongbok(July 27th) and Malbok(August 16th) These Korean words represent the three hottest summer days in the year. During these three days, it is common to consume dog …Read More about The Three Hottest Days and Dog Meat Soup in Korea
Be the Change You Wish to See in the World: Toronto Protest
Gathering On Saturday, June 28th, over 100 people and 20 Korean rescue dogs came together at the edge of Christie Pitts park for Free Korean Dogs’ third annual protest.
Celebrating Canada Day & Free Korean Dogs’ 3rd Anniversary!
Free Korean Dogs started 3 years ago on Canada Day – July 1st, 2015. It all started when I was visiting my mother who lives in the country side, a …Read More about Celebrating Canada Day & Free Korean Dogs’ 3rd Anniversary!
A Huge Milestone: Killing Dogs for Meat is Illegal
For the first time in history, the South Korean court ruled that killing dogs for meat is illegal. This progress makes it one step closer to banning the consumption of …Read More about A Huge Milestone: Killing Dogs for Meat is Illegal
A Trip to Korea
A trip to Korea has a very different meaning and purpose for the Directors of Free Korean Dogs. Unlike a leisurely trip for most travelers to Korea, I have been …Read More about A Trip to Korea
Winter Olympics Highlights Dog Meat Trade
The 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics is shining a spotlight on the Korean dog meat trade. Canadian Olympic figure skater Meagan Duhamel is leading the charge to raise awareness about the abuse of dogs in Korea.
Celebrating a milestone of matching 240 Korean rescue dogs to their forever homes in 2017
As we countdown to celebrate the new year, the mental images of 240 Korean rescue dogs meeting their forever loving families in 2017 brought some cheerful tears to my eyes.
2017 Toronto Protest aginst the Dog and Cat Meat Trade
Last Saturday we had our 2nd protest against Korea’s dog and cat meat trade in Toronto. It was a hot summer day, yet many supporters showed up to raise their …Read More about 2017 Toronto Protest aginst the Dog and Cat Meat Trade
Second Annual Toronto Boknal Protest
Join us on July 8th, 2017, at the Korean Consulate in Toronto for a demonstration against Boknal and the Korean dog and cat meat trade.
Protest at Moran Dog Meat Market
On Saturday, August 13th, EK Park will lead a demonstration at the Moran dog meat market in Seoul, Korea. The protest is timed to mark Malbok, the last day of Boknal, the dog days of summer, during which thousands of dogs are slaughtered to make dog meat soup.