South Korean FMD Leading to More Vegetarians
Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 (Original item from March, 2011)
Diet and Nutrition | Farmed Animals | Vegetarianism and Veganism | Factory Farming | Food Safety, Additives or Diseases | Food/Product Selection or Purchase Criteria | Health, Personal Health | International Research | Meat, Dairy, Egg Consumption | Vegetarian Social, Psychological and Moral Development | Vegetarian Motivations or Barriers | Vegetarian Population
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Short Description:
Various South Korean media outlets are reporting an increase in vegetarian style eating in reaction to an epidemic of foot-and-mouth (FMD) disease. Articles have appeared in online versions of "The Korea Times" and "JoongAng Ilbo" newspapers citing growing consumer interest in meat-free diets.
Abstract:
The South Korean vegetarian population is estimated to be about 1% of the total population, or about 500,000, though this number is thought to be on the rise due to the 2008 BSE scare. As evidence, subsequent to media reports on foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and the mass elimination of affected cattle and pigs, the number of daily visitors to the Korean Vegetarianism Union (KVU) website increased from about 3,000-4000 to 15,000.
Increased interest in vegetarianism is also clear from community trends. About 50 vegetarian restaurants are now found within Seoul, and more clubs and events are taking place around vegetarian fare. In addition, the non-profit organization, Vegedoctor, was established in 2010 by a team of six doctors who believe that vegetarianism is the best form of preventative medicine available.
Spot Check Number:
1639
Sponsor:
MeatingPlace
Animal Type:
Farm Animals
Record Type:
News Article
Research Method:
Literature Review
Geographic Region:
International
Number of Participants:
Approximately 500,000
Population Descriptors:
South Korean vegetarians
Year Conducted:
March, 2011
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