South Korea has passed a new law, which aims to end the slaughter and selling of dogs for their meat by 2027.

The law aims to end the centuriesold practice of eating dog meat.

Dog meat has fallen out of favour with diners over the past few decades. Young people especially shun it.

Under the law, raising or slaughtering dogs for consumption will be banned, as will distributing or selling dog meat. Those found guilty of doing so could be sent to jail.

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