SEOUL and LOS
ANGELES, July 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Last Chance
for Animals (LCA) and Animal Liberation Wave (ALW) today announced
the groundbreaking results of their undercover investigation into
South Korea's chicken farming
industry. The first-ever investigation of its kind focused on farms
supplying chickens for Samgyetang, a traditional Korean chicken
soup dish, that are being sold to U.S. consumers.
From March to June 2024, LCA and
ALW conducted undercover operations at three major chicken farms in
Jeolla and Chungcheong Provinces, South
Korea. The investigation revealed severe neglect and abuse,
including:
- Chickens living in overcrowded and filthy conditions.
- High levels of ammonia, exceeding safety standards, causing
respiratory and health issues.
- Infestations of lesser mealworms, posing health
risks.
- Chickens suffering from injuries, infections, and cruel
handling.
- Negligent practices including illegal dumping of dead
chickens.
In response to these findings, LCA and ALW organized a mass
demonstration in Seoul on one of
the hottest days of summer, known as Boknal. Supporters gathered to
raise awareness and protest the cruelty inflicted on chickens in
South Korea's Samgyetang
industry.
"We are appalled by the horrific conditions uncovered on South
Korean chicken farms that supply products sold in the United States," said LCA's founder and
president, Chris DeRose. "The
footage we've obtained exposes unimaginable suffering endured by
these chickens, and we urge immediate action to end these egregious
practices."
Samgyetang chickens, known as "Bek Semi," are specially bred for
their meat, with rapid growth rates and specific slaughter weights
tailored for the soup market.
The United States imports a
substantial amount of Samgyetang products, sold widely in Asian
supermarkets and restaurants. Consumers are often unaware of the
inhumane conditions in which these chickens are raised. LCA and ALW
urge concerned citizens to:
- Watch and share the investigation video to spread
awareness.
- Urge Weee!, America's largest online Asian supermarket, to
stop selling and delivering Samgyetang chicken products in the
U.S.
Click here for more information and to take action against
animal cruelty in the Samgyetang industry.
About Last Chance for Animals
Founded in 1984, Last
Chance for Animals is an international, non-profit organization
dedicated to eliminating animal exploitation through education,
investigations, legislation, and media attention. LCA believes that
animals are highly sentient creatures who exist for their own
reasons independent of their service to humans; they should not be
made to suffer for the latter. LCA opposes the use of animals in
food and clothing production, scientific experimentation, and
entertainment and promotes a cruelty-free lifestyle and the
ascription of rights to non-human beings.
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