Koreans still eat cats and dogs in huge numbers, their methods of killing is very cruel. THe International Fund for Animal Welfare IFAW has done a lot to help on this issue.
"According to the International Aid for Korean Animals/Korean Animal Protection Society, more than 2.6 million dogs and cats are killed in South Korea each year for human consumption. Many dogs suffer a slow, inhumane death, as it is believed by some that torture before death makes the meat tastier. Also, dogs suffer from stress and disease while being farmed and transported in cramped conditions. "
http://www.ifaw.org