<P> As a result, there are no regulations requiring the humane slaughter of dogs for meat . The controversy over dog meat consumption often centers on the slaughtering methods employed, which include electrocution, strangulation by hanging, and physically beating the dog to death . Some dogs are still alive when they are blow - torched or thrown into boiling water to remove their fur . Some in South Korea and abroad believe that dog meat should be expressly legalized so that only authorized preparers can deal with the meat in more humane and sanitary ways, while others think that the practice should be banned by law . </P> <P> In 2008, the Seoul Metropolitan Government proposed a recommendation to the national government to add dogs to the list of livestock whose slaughter is regulated by law . However, activist groups attacked the proposal as legitimizing or legalizing the trade in dog meat . The city dropped the proposal, but an official from the national government was quoted as saying "It's the sole idea of the city . We have not been consulted at all...I don't think we are planning to even consider this option ." </P> <Ul> <Li> Bosintang (보신탕; 補 身 湯); Gaejangguk (개장국) Stew containing boiled dog meat and vegetables . </Li> <Li> Gaegogi Jeongol (개고기 전골)--An elaborate dog stew made in a large Jeongol pan . </Li> <Li> Gae Suyuk (개 수육; 개 水 肉) - Boiled dog meat </Li> <Li> Gaegogi Muchim (개고기 무침)--Steamed dog meat, Korean leeks (부추), and vegetables mixed with spices </Li> <Li> Gaesoju (개소주; 개 燒酒)--Mixed drink containing dog meat and other Chinese medicine ingredients such as ginger, chestnut, and jujube to invigorate one's health . </Li> </Ul> <Li> Bosintang (보신탕; 補 身 湯); Gaejangguk (개장국) Stew containing boiled dog meat and vegetables . </Li>

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