South Korea announced a plan on Thursday that would provide subsidies and incentives to dog farmers and related businesses ahead of a nationwide ban on dog meat consumption set in early 2027.⁠ ⁠ The government has earmarked 100 billion won ($76 million) to compensate farmers, butchers and restaurant owners who agree to close their businesses. ⁠ ⁠ Farmers will receive up to 600,000 won ($456) for each dog they surrender and authorities will attempt to find adoptive homes or shelter placements for the near half-a-million dogs bred for their meat. ⁠ ⁠ The plan also includes low-interest loans for those transitioning to other agricultural businesses.⁠ ⁠ The plan, however, has drawn criticism from both animal rights activists and industry representatives who raised concerns about the adequacy of the government's financial support for those impacted by the ban. ⁠ ⁠ Farmers have earlier called for 2 million won ($1,505) as compensation per surrendered dog.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ 🤳Click our linkinbio to sign u...