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