A former dog meat farmer in South Korea has seen his life take a dramatic turn for the better after deciding to give up his 30-year profession this year. A change of heart: Yang, 73, previously had 200 dogs caged on his farm in Asan, South Chungcheong province, before finally releasing them all to an international team of animal advocates in March, according to The Korea Times. What made him change: Yang said he was forced to farm dog meat to escape the risks involved in his occupation as a cargo truck driver for 20 years, such as falling asleep at the wheel.