Horse meat gained widespread acceptance in French cuisine during the later years of the Second French Empire. The high cost of living in Paris prevented many working-class citizens from buying meat such as pork or beef, so in 1866, the French government legalized the eating of horse meat, and the first butcher's shop specializing in horse meat opened in eastern Paris, providing quality meat at lower prices. During the Siege of Paris (1870–1871), horse meat, along with the meat from donkeys and mules, was eaten by anyone who could afford it, partly because of a shortage of fresh meat in the blockaded
Dog meat consumption in South Korea Dog meat consumption in South Korea The consumption of dog meat in South Korea, where it is known as "Gaegogi" (, literally "dog meat"), has a long history originating during the Three Kingdoms of Korea period of the first century AD. However, in recent years, it has been controversial both in South Korea and around the world, due to animal rights and sanitary concerns. According to some sources consumption of dog meat is becoming less common in modern day South Korea, especially among younger South Koreans, and the practice is declining. Estimates of the number of animals vary widely. According