Opposing rallies mark ‘dog meat day’ in South Korea

End this cruelty: Basinger and Chris DeRose, president of Last Chance for Animals, holding mock dog meat during a rally against the practice of eating the meat in front of the National Assembly in Seoul. — Reuters

SEOUL: Dozens of people opposing dog meat consumption, including American actress Kim Basinger, rallied in Seoul to mark a “dog meat day” in South Korea.

About 20 others stood on the opposite side calling for a legalisation of dog meat during a protest near the National Assembly building. There were no reports of violence.