Daum news reported on August 28 that National Assemblyman Dr. Pyo Changwon of the Minjoo (Democratic) Party expressed his opposition to dog meat consumption. On May 28, through social media, Dr. Pyo stated that he will continue his legislative effort to illegalize the dog meat industry. Dr. Pyo pointed out that “dog meat consumption is illegal” and “the dog meat industry is being neglected using sections of Enforcement Ordinances.” He stated that “It is absolutely necessary to take action to make dog meat consumption illegal before the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games,” further promising that, “I will continue my legislative efforts (to illegalize dog meat consumption).” Click to learn more: http://koreandogs.org/pyo-changwon-dog-meat-illegal/ Compassion Through Action! Homepage: http://koreandogs.org/ Petitions: http://koreandogs.org/petitions/ What you can do: http://koreandogs.org/what-you-can-do/contacts-for-protest/sample-protest-letter/ Call the South Korean Embassy and Consulate General Offices in your country: http://koreandogs.org/call-south-korean-embassy