Dog food is sensitive to South Koreans

pyeongchang - Eating dog meat is the subject of a generation conflict in South Korea. The young people turn away en masse from the traditional use, which is still in vogue among the elderly. The South Korean authorities are very aware of the controversial side of the matter and have called on the catering industry to keep Pyeongchang far away from putting dog food on the menu during the Winter Games. This is reported by several local entrepreneurs.

Skater Jan Blokhuijsen pleaded earlier this week during an international press conference for a better treatment of dogs in South Korea. The call was picked up by local media who insulted that Blokhuijsen did not respect the local culture.

The skater then hastened to make excuses. 'It was not my intention to offend the South Koreans and their country,' said the member of the bronze men's team on the team pursuit.

The dog meat was already an item at the Games when TV-maker Filemon Wesselink announced in a by RTL Boulevard broadcast with skater Kai Verbij to eat a sandwich of dog meat. It came to criticize him after a storm, after which Wesselink pushed back the key.

According to the animal protection organization Animals Today, the slaughter of dogs in South Korea is accompanied by 'unimaginable atrocities'. 2.5 million will be slaughtered annually in South Korea. 'The idea is that the meat tastes better when dogs and cats are first tortured. They are beaten, thrown alive in boiling water, skinned alive, put on fire with a gas burner or cut off the legs ', Animals Today sketches.

Dogs as pets are a rare phenomenon in South Korea. Enthusiasts can go to pet stores where pups sit in stuffy display boxes.

Jan Blokhuijsen has caused commotion in Pyeongchang with a comment on dog meat. During an international press conference, the skater commented on eating dog meat in South Korea.

'Please treat dogs better in this country', the The Korea Times drew from his mouth after the final day on the chase.

Eating dog meat is a sensitive topic in the host country of the Olympic Games. Many young Koreans no longer venture to it. Many compatriots still regard dog meat as a delicacy.

Blokhuijsen offered his sincere apologies a day later. 'It was not my intention to insult the South Koreans and their land