Protest Against South Korea Dog Meat Trade On July 17th In Los Angeles, Washington And Seoul, South Korea
Last Chance for Animals (LCA) and sister organization in S. Korea, Animal Liberation Wave (ALW), will lead hundreds of protesters in three simultaneous demonstrations in Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. and Seoul, South Korea to draw attention to the inhumane slaughter of approximately one million dogs annually in the Korean dog meat trade.
The protests directed toward the Korean government, will be held on Bok Nal, the first of 3 nonconsecutive days marking the hottest days of the Korean summer. Consumption of dog meat soup known as “Boshintang” rises exponentially during the summer to combat the extreme heat.
WHEN/WHERE: Three simultaneous protests will be held on Tuesday, July 17, 2018:
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LOS ANGELES
Time: 10:30am – 1pm 9 (PDT)
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WASHINGTON, DC
Time: 10am – 1pm (EDT)
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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA
Time: 12:30pm – 4 pm (UTC 09)
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BACKGROUND: South Korea is the only country that systematically breeds and raises dogs specifically for human consumption. Known as “shit dogs,” they are purposely tortured then killed as it is believed the more torture the dog endures, the more flavorful the meat. Read about LCA’s work in South Korea at www.stopdogmeat.com.
ABOUT LCA: LCA is an international non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating animal exploitation through education, investigations, legislation, and public awareness campaigns. For over three decades, LCA has succeeded as one of the nation’s pioneer animal advocacy organizations. Visit www.lcanimal.org. Follow LCA on: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube
