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Online Backlash Erupts Over 'Cat Meat' Sale Postings Hidden in 'Fresh Food' Boxes

Go Hui-gyeong

Published : Oct 22, 2026 9:07 AM

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Is it true that a controversy erupted after posts offering to sell cat meat were uploaded to an online community for Vietnamese residents in South Korea?

Recently, posts implying the sale of cat meat accompanied by descriptions were uploaded to an online community frequented by Vietnamese nationals living in the country.

The posts featured photos appearing to show the carcasses of shaved cats, along with the text, "Contact me via personal message and I will send it."

On the Styrofoam boxes in the photos, Korean packaging tape marked with phrases like "Fresh Food" and "Handle with Care" was also attached.

However, it has not been confirmed whether any actual sales took place or through what channels the items were obtained.

Current Animal Protection Laws prohibit killing animals without justifiable reasons, as well as capturing and selling or killing lost or abandoned animals.

If related activities are confirmed, those involved could be subject to punishment.

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