Animal rights activists chose Aug. 7 for their protest because that is the day South Koreans eat healthy foods, such as dog meat, in belief it will help them survive the heat of the summer. Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/south-korean-activists-protest-consumption-dog-meat-article-1.1131092#ixzz23AxUnrkL  

Wall PhotosThis is Donghae City Council shelter in Gangwon province, probably the only governmental shelter in Korea that actually spends the public money to take good care of abandoned animals. The shelter dogs used to be kept in metal cages but the local supporters’ hard effort brought a change for animals. What an inspirational effort!…

Pet Dogs Abandoned and Sold by Owners for Korean Meat Market – koreaBANGwww.koreabang.comA dog-meat merchant is angered by the increasing number of pet owners who attempt to sell their animals for meat. Netizens are shocked and outraged.

The dog meat debate in Koreaenglish.hani.co.krA wide range of South Korean opinion leaders weigh in with their views on the consumption of man’s best friend

The Hankyoreh features an article on the current clash of animal right's activists and dog farmers. [Feature] South Korea’s dog meat clash : National : Homeenglish.hani.co.kr