ancient custom of eating dog meat
The practice has drawn criticism overseas
and has faced increasing opposition
at home from the younger generation
A ruling party policy chief says a new bill
will be introduced this year to enforce a ban
It will include a three-year grace period
and financial support for businesses
to transition out of the trade
Anti-dog meat bills have failed in the past
due to protests by those involved in the industry
But the practice is much less
common than it used to be