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African swine fever outbreak in Naju, South Jeolla Province; quarantine measures strengthened to prevent further spread.

2026.02.10 15:48:43 Foot-and-Mouth Disease Prevention Division, Quarantine Policy Bureau

The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters for African Swine Fever ( Chief: Song Mee-ryeong , Minister of Agriculture , Food and Rural Affairs, hereinafter referred to as the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters ) held a meeting with relevant ministries and local governments on the morning of February 10 ( Tuesday ) to review the outbreak situation and quarantine measures following the confirmation of African swine fever (ASF) at a pig farm ( raising 1,280 pigs ) in Naju, South Jeolla Province on Monday , February 9 .

1. Situation

The farm where the outbreak occurred in Naju, South Jeolla Province, is epidemiologically linked to the farm where the outbreak occurred in Yeonggwang, South Jeolla Province ( January 26). Upon the farm owner reporting the death of a pig, a detailed inspection was conducted , and the farm was finally confirmed positive for African swine fever on Monday, February 9. This is the tenth case nationwide this year .
* Farm occurrences in 2025 (6 cases ): Gyeonggi ① Yangju (1.20, 50th ) , ② Yangju (1.28, 51st ) , ③ Yangju (3.16, 52nd ) , ④ Paju (7.16, 53rd ), ⑤ Yeoncheon (9.14, 54th ) , Chungnam ⑥ Dangjin (11.24, 55th )
** Farm occurrences in 2026 (10 cases ): Gangwon ① Gangneung (1.16, 56th ) , Gyeonggi ② Anseong (1.23, 57th ) , ③ Pocheon (1.24, 58th ) , Jeollanam-do ④ Yeonggwang (1.26, 59th ) , Jeollabuk-do ⑤ Gochang (2.1, 60th ) , Chungcheongnam-do ⑥ Boryeong (2.3, 61st ) , Gyeongsangnam-do ⑦ Changnyeong (2.3, 62nd ) , Gyeonggi ⑧ Pocheon (2.6, 63rd ) , ⑨ Hwaseong (2.7, 64th ) , Jeollanam-do ⑩ Naju (2.9, 65th )

2. Quarantine measures for farms where the outbreak occurred

As African swine fever was confirmed at a pig farm in Naju-si, Jeollanam-do, the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters immediately dispatched an initial quarantine team and an epidemiological investigation team to the site to control entry of outsiders and vehicles into the farm (from February 9th) . To prevent further spread , 1,280 pigs at the farm were culled , and emergency quarantine measures such as disinfection and epidemiological investigations were implemented .

Second , a temporary standstill order was issued for 24 hours from 7:00 PM on Monday, February 9 to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, February 10 for workers and vehicles at livestock-related facilities such as pig farms , slaughterhouses , and feed factories in Naju , Jeollanam - do and six adjacent cities , counties , and districts ( Gwangju Gwangsan - gu and Nam -gu , Hampyeong, Muan, Yeongam Hwasun ) , and compliance is being checked .

Third , in order to block the spread of the virus within the outbreak area, we are mobilizing all 46 available disinfection resources, including wide-area disinfection equipment and quarantine vehicles, to intensively disinfect 255 pig farms and surrounding roads in Naju, South Jeolla Province and six adjacent cities , counties , and districts . In addition , since February 9 , a central mobile quarantine organization consisting of three people, one from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and two from the Quarantine Headquarters, has been dispatched to the outbreak city and county to comprehensively manage the on - site situation , including culling , burial , and disposal of remains .
* Available resources : 31 quarantine vehicles from the Joint Disinfection Team , 9 quarantine vehicles owned by local governments , and 6 vehicles leased by the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation.

Fourth , urgent detailed inspections are being conducted on 32 farms within a 10km quarantine zone around the outbreak farm and 15 pig farms with epidemiological connections to the outbreak farm , and five vehicles related to the outbreak farm are being cleaned and disinfected .

3. Requests

Park Jeong-hoon, director of the Food Policy Office, emphasized that “ African swine fever has recently been occurring sporadically across the country , and there is concern about further spread, especially in epidemiologically related farms . This is a grave situation , ” and asked that “ with the Lunar New Year holiday approaching, the movement of people and vehicles is expected to increase significantly , so each local government and pig farm should be gravely aware of the quarantine situation and make all-out efforts to prevent further outbreaks with even stronger vigilance . ”

In addition, they requested that “ each city and province thoroughly inspect to ensure that inspections and management of people , vehicles , goods, and slaughterhouses are not missed on- site , strengthen surveillance of farms related to epidemiology , and strengthen guidance and publicity to ensure prompt reporting when suspicious symptoms are discovered . ”

In addition, he repeatedly requested that “ all pig farms , based on the awareness that ‘ our farm is the front line of quarantine , ’ do their best to prevent quarantine gaps during the Lunar New Year holiday by limiting visits to the farm and entry of outsiders as much as possible during the holiday period , and strengthening the implementation of basic rules such as wearing quarantine suits and boots and training of workers . ”

4. Pork supply and demand

The number of pigs culled due to this outbreak of African swine fever is 1,280 , which is less than 0.01% of the total number of pigs raised (11.754 million ) , and the impact on the domestic pork supply and demand is minimal . However , with the Lunar New Year holiday approaching, the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters plans to continue closely monitoring the supply and demand situation to ensure smooth supply and demand management of livestock products .

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Strengthened quarantine measures are being implemented to prevent the spread of African swine fever, including inspections of pigs shipped to pig farms and slaughterhouses nationwide.

2026.02.12 15:29:16 Foot-and-Mouth Disease Prevention Division, Quarantine Policy Bureau

The African Swine Fever Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters ( Director Song Mee-ryeong, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs , hereinafter referred to as the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters ) confirmed a total of 11 outbreaks of African swine fever this year , including a pig farm (raising 5,223 pigs ) in Dangjin, South Chungcheong Province , on Thursday , February 12. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced that it will hold a meeting of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters with the participation of relevant ministries and local governments , and will promote strengthened quarantine measures after consultation with local governments and relevant organizations to ensure early detection of farms infected with African swine fever and prevent its spread nationwide .

1. Situation

African swine fever ( ASF) was confirmed at a farm in Dangjin, South Chungcheong Province, on Thursday , February 12 , bringing the total number of cases nationwide to 11 this year .
* Farm occurrences in 2025 (6 cases ): Gyeonggi ① Yangju (1.20, 50th ) , ② Yangju (1.28, 51st ) , ③ Yangju (3.16, 52nd ) , ④ Paju (7.16, 53rd ), ⑤ Yeoncheon (9.14, 54th ) , Chungnam ⑥ Dangjin (11.24, 55th )
** Farm outbreaks in 2026 (11 cases ): Gangwon ① Gangneung (1.16, 56th ) , Gyeonggi ② Anseong (1.23, 57th ) , ③ Pocheon (1.24, 58th ) , Jeollanam-do ④ Yeonggwang (1.26, 59th ) , Jeollabuk-do ⑤ Gochang (2.1, 60th ) , Chungcheongnam-do ⑥ Boryeong (2.3, 61st ) , Gyeongsangnam-do ⑦ Changnyeong (2.3, 62nd ) , Gyeonggi ⑧ Pocheon (2.6, 63rd ) , ⑨ Hwaseong (2.7, 64th ) , Jeollanam-do ⑩ Naju (2.9, 65th ) , Chungcheongnam-do ⑪ Dangjin (2.11, 66th )

※ < Quarantine measures for farms where the disease occurred in Dangjin, South Chungcheong Province > ① ( Blocking of outbreak farms ) Restricting movement to outbreak farms ( from February 12 ) and controlling entry and exit for farm owners, etc. , and promoting disposal of all pigs (5,223 heads ) within the farm . ② (Standstill) Temporary suspension of movement (Standstill) for livestock facilities in Dangjin, South Chungcheong Province and two adjacent cities and counties ( Seosan and Yesan, South Chungcheong Province ) from 1:00 AM on Thursday, February 12 , 2026 to 1:00 AM on Friday , February 13 , 2026 (24 hours) ③ ( Inspection ) Detailed inspection of quarantine farms ( No. 99 ) and outbreak epidemiology farms ( No. 70 ) , clinical examination of slaughterhouse epidemiology farms ( No. 728 ) , and cleaning and disinfection of epidemiology-related vehicles (213 vehicles )

2. Quarantine measures to prevent the spread of the disease

In order to prevent the spread of African swine fever, the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters will pursue further strengthened quarantine measures, including ① simultaneous inspection of carcasses from pig farms nationwide , ② inspection of pigs shipped to slaughterhouses , and ③ continuous surveillance of disease-specific samples using private inspection agencies .

First , we will conduct comprehensive inspections of all pig farms nationwide (5,300 locations ) by February 28th to prevent the spread through early detection . To this end, we plan to conduct the inspection primarily on carcasses, where the inspection is highly effective, and then target high -risk breeding farms ( 150 locations ) and breeding farms (271 farms ) , before gradually expanding to general farms .

Second , we will strengthen the early detection system by conducting inspections on pigs shipped to 69 slaughterhouses nationwide in parallel with the nationwide inspection of pig farms ( carcasses ) . We plan to conduct inspections on 1,000 farms starting February 12th .

Third , we will expand the participation of private testing agencies . We plan to conduct regular surveillance and testing on samples submitted to private testing agencies for the purpose of early disease diagnosis from pig farms nationwide , and to conduct African swine fever testing even when submitted for similar diseases .

3. Requests

Park Jeong-hoon, director of the Food Policy Bureau, said, “ This is a serious situation with 11 cases of African swine fever this year and concerns about additional outbreaks, ” and the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters announced , “ In order to block the spread of African swine fever , we will implement strengthened quarantine measures such as conducting nationwide inspections of pig farms and strengthening inspections of pigs shipped to slaughterhouses . ” Accordingly , they emphasized , “ All pig farms nationwide should actively cooperate in preventing the spread by actively participating in the nationwide inspection of pig farms conducted by February 28th , and report without delay any suspicious symptoms of African swine fever . ”

In addition, we requested that “ each local government push forward with these additional quarantine measures without a hitch, thoroughly manage quarantine measures such as banning gatherings of farm workers, prohibiting the entry and storage of illegal livestock products into farms , and conducting epidemiological surveillance and inspections on farms , and do their best to ensure that there are no quarantine gaps by maintaining a constant response system even during the Lunar New Year holiday . ”

Lastly, he requested related organizations and local governments to “ thoroughly disinfect areas around farms , major livestock vehicle roads , and livestock-related facilities during the ‘ National Disinfection Day ’ implemented before and after the holiday as the movement of people and vehicles increases during the Lunar New Year holiday , and to strengthen the promotion of quarantine rules to pig farms and the public . ”

4. Pork supply and demand

The number of pigs to be disposed of due to the outbreak of African swine fever at a pig farm in Dangjin, South Chungcheong Province, is 5,223 , which is less than 0.04% of the total number of pigs raised (11.754 million ) , and the impact on the domestic pork supply and demand is not significant . However , with the Lunar New Year holiday approaching, the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters plans to continue closely monitoring the supply and demand situation to ensure smooth supply and demand management of livestock products .

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Interim Results of the Epidemiological Investigation into African Swine Fever and Implementation of Quarantine Measures to Prevent the Spread

2026.02.13 10:00:00 Foot-and-Mouth Disease Prevention Division, Quarantine Policy Bureau

The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters for African Swine Fever ( Director Song Mei-ryeong, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs , hereinafter referred to as the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters ) will confirm the situation of the outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) and the interim results of the epidemiological investigation on Friday, February 13 , and will promote quarantine measures to prevent the spread .

1. Situation

Since the first outbreak of African swine fever in Gangneung, Gangwon Province on January 16th of this year, a total of 14 cases * have occurred in Hongseong, South Chungcheong Province, Jeongeup, North Jeolla Province, and Gimcheon, North Gyeongsang Province as of February 12th . This year , ASF has been occurring sporadically , mainly in South Chungcheong Province , North Jeolla Province , South Jeolla Province , and South Gyeongsang Province, regions where ** no cases had occurred before . The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters is currently taking quarantine measures such as culling and disinfection of farms where ASF has occurred , movement restrictions on quarantine areas and farms related to the epidemiology , and surveillance and inspection to prevent further outbreaks of ASF .

* Occurred in 2026 (14 cases ): 4 in Gyeonggi , 1 in Gangwon , 3 in Chungcheongnam-do , 2 in Jeollabuk-do , 2 in Jeollanam-do , 1 in Gyeongbuk , 1 in Gyeongnam
** Past occurrences : (`19) 14 cases → (`20) 2 → (`21) 5 → (`22) 7 → (`23) 10 → (`24) 11 → (`25) 6

With the Lunar New Year holiday (February 14-18), there is concern that additional outbreaks of ASF may occur , particularly on farms with inadequate quarantine management, due to increased movement of people and vehicles . Therefore, it is necessary to analyze the patterns and causes of outbreaks and implement quarantine management measures to prevent further spread, including blocking potential sources of human transmission .

2. Interim results of the epidemiological investigation

As of now, the results of virus genetic analysis on farms 10 where ASF occurred this year * , farm 2 ( Pocheon ) detected the same genotype ( IGR - Ⅱ ) as the virus originating from domestic wild boars , but farm 8 confirmed a different genotype (IGR- Ⅰ ) ** .

* Results of virus genotyping analysis on ASF outbreak farm ( No. 10 ) in 2026
① IGR- Ⅰ : Gangneung (1.16.) , Anseong (1.23.) , Yeonggwang (1.26.) , Gochang (2.1.) , Boryeong (2.3.), Changnyeong (2.3.), Hwaseong (2.7.) , Naju (2.9.)
② IGR- Ⅱ : Pocheon (1.24.), Pocheon (2.6.)

** Among the 8 genotypes (IGR- Ⅰ ) , 3 have an epidemiological relationship with the outbreak farm, so it is presumed that the outbreak occurred through the movement of vehicles and livestock . 5 is an individual outbreak , and there is a possibility that it occurred through farm workers or illegal livestock products, so further investigation is underway.

The farm where ASF occurred this time had many death reports centered on young pigs ( piglets ), unlike the previous case (2019-2025 ) , and showed the characteristic of detecting a lot of ASF virus in the environment * , and the pathogenicity appears to be highly pathogenic ASF ** , like the previous ASF outbreaks .

* (`19~`25) Average 1 case / household → (`26) Average 5.2 cases / household

** Considering that the antibody test results for pigs raised together at the outbreak farm were all negative and acute symptoms such as death appeared

Interim results of the epidemiological investigation have confirmed the possibility of ASF being introduced through illegal livestock products . From January 26 to February 6 , the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency and the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety cracked down on the distribution and sale of illegally imported livestock products at 53 foreign food retailers nationwide , and detected 4 items of undeclared livestock products ( processed pork products ) at 1 location , and ASF virus genes were detected in 3 of these items .

We are investigating the possibility of transmission through feed and additives ( such as pig blood meal ) that use raw materials such as pig blood . In addition, we are investigating and analyzing possible sources of inflow, such as livestock equipment and groundwater .

3. Quarantine measures to prevent the spread

The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters is implementing the following quarantine measures to prevent the spread of ASF .

First , we will first complete the inspection of carcasses at pig farms (150 households ) and breeding farms ( 271 households ) nationwide by today , and then expand the inspection to general pig farms ( approximately 4,800 households ) and complete the inspection by February 28. Livestock transport vehicles entering the farms will also be included in this inspection .

Second , we will strengthen the surveillance and inspection system by utilizing private inspection agencies * . We will inspect pigs (1,000 households ) shipped to 69 pig slaughterhouses nationwide for ASF , and establish a system for continuous surveillance and inspection of disease diagnosis samples commissioned to private inspection agencies, and gradually expand this system .

* Private swine disease diagnostic institutions : 22 locations ( 10 veterinary colleges , 12 private research institutes )

Third , a special inspection * of the quarantine management status will be conducted in the seven cities and counties where the outbreak occurred and in eight cities and counties with large pig farming areas. By inspecting the quarantine management status of each city and county , such as whether farms are properly operating quarantine facilities , whether enhanced quarantine facilities are installed and operated , and whether Stage 2 disinfection and quarantine rules ( including administrative orders ) are being followed, the possibility of ASF spread will be blocked .

* Gyeonggi ( Hwaseong , Pocheon ), Gangwon ( Wonju , Cheorwon ), Chungbuk ( Jincheon , Eumseong ), Chungnam ( Boryeong , Dangjin ), Jeollabuk-do ( Gimje , Jeongeup ), Jeollanam-do ( Naju ), Gyeongbuk ( Goryeong , Yeongcheon ), Gyeongnam ( Changnyeong ), Jeju ( Jeju )

Based on the interim results of an epidemiological investigation that indicates the possibility of the ASF virus being introduced into the country from overseas through illegal livestock products , the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters plans to continue to jointly crack down on illegal livestock products with relevant ministries, including the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety .

4. Requests

Park Jeong-hoon, Director of the Food Policy Bureau at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, said , “ The risk of ASF outbreak is expected to increase around the Lunar New Year holidays , so livestock farms and livestock facility workers nationwide are requested to thoroughly follow quarantine rules such as disinfecting people and vehicles entering and exiting , and prohibiting entry by outsiders , and the general public is requested to refrain from visiting livestock farms . ” He also emphasized , “ Based on the results of the epidemiological investigation , we plan to implement additional measures such as quarantine inspections and crackdowns on illegal livestock products to prevent further spread, so we ask for the active cooperation of livestock farms , related organizations, and workers . ”


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Additional outbreaks of African swine fever in Jeongeup, North Jeolla Province, Gimcheon, North Gyeongsang Province, and Hongseong, South Chungcheong Province, triggering a full-scale quarantine response.

2026.02.13 17:17:27 Foot-and-Mouth Disease Prevention Division, Quarantine Policy Bureau

The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters for African Swine Fever ( Chief Minister Song Mee-ryeong , hereinafter referred to as the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters ) announced on Friday , February 13 that African swine fever was confirmed at three pig farms : Jeongeup , North Jeolla Province (4,882 pigs ), Gimcheon, North Gyeongsang Province (2,759 pigs ) , and Hongseong, South Chungcheong Province (2,900 pigs ) . The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters will hold a meeting chaired by Vice Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Kim Jong-gu with the participation of relevant organizations and local governments to review the situation of the African swine fever outbreak and quarantine measures and strengthen quarantine management .

1. Situation

The farms in Jeongeup, North Jeolla Province, Gimcheon, North Gyeongsang Province, and Hongseong, South Chungcheong Province, where the outbreak occurred , were reported by the farm owners and veterinarians on Thursday , February 12 due to pig deaths , and African swine fever was finally confirmed on Friday , February 13 after a detailed examination .

This is the 14th case nationwide this year , and it has occurred consecutively in three cities and provinces, Jeongeup , Gimcheon , and Hongseong . As the movement of people and vehicles increases during the Lunar New Year holidays , the situation is grave and there are concerns about additional cases .

* Farm occurrences in 2026 (14 cases ): Gangwon ① Gangneung (1.16, 56th ) , Gyeonggi ② Anseong (1.23, 57th ) , ③ Pocheon (1.24, 58th ) , Jeollanam-do ④ Yeonggwang (1.26, 59th ) , Jeollabuk-do ⑤ Gochang (2.1, 60th ) , Chungcheongnam-do ⑥ Boryeong (2.3, 61st ) , Gyeongsangnam-do ⑦ Changnyeong (2.3, 62nd ) , Gyeonggi ⑧ Pocheon (2.6, 63rd ) , ⑨ Hwaseong (2.7, 64th ) , Jeollanam-do ⑩ Naju (2.9, 65th ) , Chungcheongnam-do ⑪ Dangjin (2.11, 66th ) , Jeollabuk- do ⑫ Jeongeup (2.13, 67th ) , Gyeongsangbuk-do ⑬ Gimcheon (2.13, 68th ) , Chungcheongnam-do ⑭ Hongseong (2.13. 69th )

* Cases that occurred in 2025 (6 cases ) : Gyeonggi ① Yangju (1.20, 50th time ), ② Yangju (1.28, 51st time ), ③ Yangju (3.16, 52nd time ), ④ Paju (7.16, 53rd time ), ⑤ Yeoncheon (9.14, 54th time ), Chungnam ⑥ Dangjin (11.24, 55th time )

2. Quarantine measures for farms where the outbreak occurred

Following the confirmation of African swine fever at pig farms in North Jeolla Province , North Gyeongsang Province , and South Chungcheong Province , the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters immediately dispatched an initial quarantine team and an epidemiological investigation team to the site to restrict entry of outsiders and vehicles to the farms (from February 13th) . To prevent further spread , a total of 12,821 pigs at the affected farms will be culled . In addition, emergency quarantine measures such as disinfection and epidemiological investigations are also being implemented .

Second , from 00:00 on Friday , February 13, 2026 to 00:00 on Sunday , February 15 , 2026 , a temporary standstill order has been issued for workers and vehicles at livestock-related facilities , including pig farms , slaughterhouses , and feed factories across the country, for 48 hours in 8 cities and counties in North Jeolla Province ( Jeongeup , Buan , Gimje , Gochang , Sunchang , Imsil , Wanju , Muju ), 1 city in South Jeolla Province ( Jangseong ) , 1 city in North Chungcheong Province ( Yeongdong ), 5 cities and counties in South Chungcheong Province ( Hongseong , Seosan , Yesan , Cheongyang , Boryeong ), 5 cities and counties in North Gyeongsang Province ( Gimcheon , Sangju , Gumi , Chilgok , Seongju ) , and 1 city and county in South Gyeongsang Province (Geochang) , and compliance is being checked .

Third , to block the spread of the virus within the outbreak area, all 130 available disinfection resources , including wide-area disinfection equipment and disinfection vehicles, are being mobilized to intensively disinfect pig farms ( 1,042 units ) and surrounding roads in Jeollabuk-do , Gyeongsangbuk-do , and Chungcheongnam-do and nearby areas .
* Available resources : 81 quarantine vehicles from the Joint Disinfection Team , 40 quarantine vehicles owned by local governments , and 9 vehicles leased by agricultural cooperatives.

Fourth , urgent detailed inspections are being conducted on 390 farms within a 10km quarantine zone around the outbreak farm and 230 pig farms with epidemiological links to the outbreak farm , clinical examinations are being conducted on 935 slaughterhouse epidemiological farms , and cleaning and disinfection are being conducted on 518 epidemiologically related vehicles .

3. Quarantine measures to prevent the spread of the disease

To prevent the spread of African swine fever, the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters will strengthen environmental , facility , and vehicle inspections of farms and slaughterhouses, and conduct clinical and detailed inspections of quarantine teams and epidemiological farms . Furthermore, intensive disinfection of livestock farms and related facilities nationwide will be promoted in preparation for the Lunar New Year holiday .

First , environmental inspections * will be conducted on dead pigs and live animal transport vehicles at approximately 5,300 pig farms nationwide .

* Priority given to pig farms and breeding specialist carcasses (2.13), and addition of mixed and supplementary feed ( feed additives, etc. )

Second , inspections will be conducted on 1,000 pig farms that ship pigs to 69 slaughterhouses nationwide , as well as on the facilities and vehicles entering and exiting these facilities .

Third , we will promote clinical and detailed inspections of quarantine * and epidemiological ** farms .

* ( Quarantine ) Clinical examination once a week until movement restrictions are lifted after completing the first clinical and detailed examination within 2 days and the second clinical examination within 7 days

** ( Epidemiology farm ) Clinical and detailed examination within 2 days of farm epidemiology , clinical examination within 2 days of slaughterhouse epidemiology , and clinical examination once a week thereafter

Fourth , the days before and after the Lunar New Year holidays (February 13-14, February 19-20) will be designated as ‘ National Intensive Disinfection Days ’ and disinfection resources such as available quarantine vehicles will be mobilized to the maximum extent possible to conduct internal and external cleaning and comprehensive disinfection of livestock-related facilities and vehicles such as farms , facilities , and vehicles .

Fifth , we will disseminate the outbreak situation to pig farms nationwide and intensively publicize the ban on gatherings of workers and the import and storage of illegal livestock products .

* For early detection of infected farms and prevention of spread, we actively participate in and promote 'ASF spread prevention quarantine measures ' and thoroughly remove surrounding sources of contamination through nationwide disinfection day (February 13).

Sixth , during the Lunar New Year holiday period , we will maintain a joint situation work system among related organizations and strengthen the emergency response system to ensure that reports of suspected cases can be received and initial responses can be made quickly .

4. Requests

Kim Jong-gu, Vice Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, emphasized, “ African swine fever was confirmed today at three pig farms in South Chungcheong Province , North Jeolla Province , and North Gyeongsang Province ,” and “ It has occurred every other day across the country since February , and the fact that it has occurred in an area with a large pig farm makes it a serious situation where there are concerns about additional outbreaks, so quarantine measures to prevent the disease are very important . ”

“ In particular , in preparation for the Lunar New Year holiday when there will be an increase in the movement of people and vehicles, I ask that pig farms , producer groups , and local governments across the country do their utmost to prevent the spread of the virus on farms , including disinfection and access control. I also ask that you mobilize all available resources to disinfect areas around farms and major roads, ” he requested .


He also requested , “ Please actively participate in the environmental inspections and carcass inspections currently being conducted on pig farms nationwide to prevent the spread of African swine fever , and in addition, everyone should make an all-out effort to block all sources of contamination that may enter farms, such as banning gatherings of farm workers and prohibiting the import of illegal livestock products . ”

5. Pork supply and demand

The number of pigs culled due to this outbreak of African swine fever is 12,821 , which is about 0.1% of the total number of pigs raised (11.754 million ) , and the impact on the domestic pork supply and demand is minimal . However , the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters plans to continue to closely monitor the supply and demand situation and manage the supply and demand of livestock products without any disruption .

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(LEAD) S. Korea reports 15th African swine fever case this season

February 14, 2026
SEOUL, Feb. 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Saturday confirmed the 15th case of African swine fever (ASF) this season, prompting quarantine authorities to step up efforts to prevent further infections during the five-day Lunar New Year holiday.

The new case was reported at a pig farm in the county of Changnyeong in South Gyeongsang Province, some 263 kilometers southeast of Seoul, according to the central disaster management headquarters for ASF.

Authorities dispatched quarantine officials to the affected farm to conduct an epidemiological investigation and restricted access to the site. All pigs at the farm will be culled to prevent further spread.

They urged owners and employees of pig farms and butcheries to fully comply with quarantine and standstill guidelines to curb the spread of the animal disease.

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok ordered relevant government ministries to make all-out efforts to prevent additional infections during the Lunar New Year holiday, which began Saturday.

"With ASF outbreaks occurring nationwide, and a significant increase in human and vehicle movement expected during the holiday period, we must take the disease prevention situation seriously and spare no effort to prevent further outbreaks," he said.

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Prime Minister Kim Orders Strict Quarantine After African Swine Fever Outbreak

Published 2026.02.14.
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Prime Minister Kim Min-seok issued an emergency directive on January 14 for thorough quarantine measures following an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) at a pig farm in Changnyeong-gun, South Gyeongsang Province.

The Prime Minister's Office said Kim received a briefing on the ASF situation and instructed the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to "implement quarantine measures without disruption according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), including access control at affected farms, livestock culling, and intensive disinfection."

Kim also ordered the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment to "ensure thorough inspection of fences around the affected farm area and conduct comprehensive searches for wild boar carcasses and capture operations."

The Prime Minister requested the Ministry of National Defense to "conduct self-disinfection of military vehicles and equipment at border areas with frequent access to the Civilian Control Line (CCL), and cooperate with disinfection of major roads north of the CCL and wild boar capture and search operations."

He instructed the Ministry of Employment and Labor to educate foreign workers in the livestock industry on necessary measures, including the prohibition of bringing illegal livestock products onto farms.



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Quarantine management has been strengthened following outbreaks of African swine fever at a pig farm in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, and highly pathogenic avian influenza at poultry farms in Bonghwa, Gyeongbuk Province, and Gurye, Jeollanam Province.

2026.02.19 20:14:15 Foot-and-Mouth Disease Prevention Division, Quarantine Policy Bureau

The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters for African Swine Fever and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza ( Director Song Mee-ryeong, Minister of Agriculture , Food and Rural Affairs, hereinafter referred to as the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters ) announced on Thursday , February 19 that African swine fever was confirmed at a pig farm ( 3,400 pigs ) in Hwaseong , Gyeonggi Province , and highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1 type ) was confirmed at a laying hen farm ( 104,000 pigs ) in Bonghwa , Gyeongsangbuk -do , and a meat duck farm ( 29,000 pigs ) in Gurye, Jeollanam-do .

Accordingly, the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters meeting, chaired by the Director of the Mobile Quarantine Policy Bureau and attended by relevant organizations and local governments , will be held to review the situation of the outbreak of African swine fever and highly pathogenic avian influenza and quarantine measures, and to strengthen quarantine management, it was announced .

1. African swine fever (ASF)

<Situation>
The farm where the outbreak occurred in Hwaseong this time was finally confirmed to have African swine fever as a result of a detailed inspection conducted today due to an increase in piglet deaths during the process of collecting carcass samples for a nationwide inspection of pig farms ( carcasses and environment ) .

This is the 16th case nationwide this year , and we are conducting inspections of carcasses , compost , and feed at pig farms nationwide to prevent the spread of African swine fever .

* Farm occurrences in 2026 (16 cases ): Gangwon ① Gangneung (1.16, 56th ) , Gyeonggi ② Anseong (1.23, 57th ) , ③ Pocheon (1.24, 58th ) , Jeollanam-do ④ Yeonggwang (1.26, 59th ) , Jeollabuk-do ⑤ Gochang (2.1, 60th ) , Chungcheongnam-do ⑥ Boryeong (2.3, 61st ) , Gyeongsangnam-do ⑦ Changnyeong (2.3, 62nd ) , Gyeonggi ⑧ Pocheon (2.6, 63rd ) , ⑨ Hwaseong (2.7, 64th ) , Jeollanam-do ⑩ Naju (2.9, 65th ) , Chungcheongnam-do ⑪ Dangjin (2.11, 66th ) , Jeollabuk-do ⑫ Jeongeup (2.12, 67th ) , Gyeongsangbuk-do ⑬ Gimcheon (2.12, 68th ) , Chungcheongnam-do ⑭ Hongseong (2.12. 69th ), Gyeongnam ⑮ Changnyeong (2.13. 70th ) , Gyeonggi ⑯ Hwaseong (2.19. 71st )
* Cases that occurred in 2025 (6 cases ) : Gyeonggi ① Yangju (1.20, 50th time ), ② Yangju (1.28, 51st time ), ③ Yangju (3.16, 52nd time ), ④ Paju (7.16, 53rd time ), ⑤ Yeoncheon (9.14, 54th time ), Chungnam ⑥ Dangjin (11.24, 55th time )
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As African swine fever was confirmed at a pig farm in Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters immediately dispatched an initial quarantine team and an epidemiological investigation team to the site to control entry of outsiders and vehicles into the farm (from February 19th) . To prevent further spread , the pigs at the farm where the disease occurred were culled , and emergency quarantine measures such as disinfection and epidemiological investigations were implemented .

Second , a temporary standstill order was issued for 24 hours from 5:00 PM on Thursday, February 19 to 5:00 PM on Friday , February 20 for workers and vehicles at livestock-related facilities such as pig farms , slaughterhouses , and feed factories in Hwaseong , Gyeonggi Province and five adjacent cities and counties ( Yongin , Pyeongtaek , Ansan, Suwon, and Osan , Gyeonggi Province) , and compliance is being monitored .

Third , to block the spread of the virus within the outbreak area, we are mobilizing all 42 available disinfection resources, including wide-area disinfection equipment and disinfection vehicles, to intensively disinfect 248 pig farms and surrounding roads in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province and five adjacent cities and counties . In addition , since February 19 , the Central Mobile Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Team has been dispatched to the outbreak city and county to comprehensively manage the on-site situation, including culling, burial, and disposal of residual materials .

* Available resources : 10 quarantine vehicles from the Joint Disinfection Team , 27 quarantine vehicles owned by local governments , and 5 vehicles leased by the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation.

Fourth , urgent detailed inspections are being conducted on 64 farms within a 10km quarantine zone around the outbreak farm and 79 pig farms with epidemiological links to the outbreak farm , clinical examinations are being conducted on 694 slaughterhouse epidemiological farms , and cleaning and disinfection are being conducted on 195 vehicles related to the epidemiological link .

Strengthening quarantine measures
To prevent the spread of African swine fever, the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters will strengthen environmental , facility , and vehicle inspections of farms and slaughterhouses, and conduct clinical and detailed inspections of quarantine teams and epidemiological farms . Furthermore, intensive disinfection of livestock farms and related facilities nationwide will be promoted after the Lunar New Year holiday .

First , an inspection * will be conducted on dead pigs and live animal transport vehicles at approximately 5,300 pig farms nationwide .

* Priority given to pig farms and breeding specialist carcasses , sequential promotion , and addition of mixed and supplementary feed ( feed additives, etc. )

Second , inspections will be conducted on 1,000 pig farms that ship pigs to 69 slaughterhouses nationwide , as well as on the facilities and vehicles entering and exiting these facilities .

Third , we will promote clinical and detailed inspections of quarantine * and epidemiological ** farms .

* ( Quarantine ) Clinical examination once a week until movement restrictions are lifted after completing the first clinical and detailed examination within 2 days and the second clinical and detailed examination within 7 days
** ( Epidemiology farm ) Clinical and detailed examination within 2 days of farm epidemiology , clinical examination within 2 days of slaughterhouse epidemiology , and clinical examination once a week thereafter

Fourth , the period after the Lunar New Year holiday (February 19-20) will be designated as a ‘ National Intensive Disinfection Day ’ and disinfection resources such as available quarantine vehicles will be mobilized to the maximum extent possible to conduct internal and external cleaning and comprehensive disinfection of livestock-related facilities and vehicles such as farms , facilities , and vehicles .

Fifth , we will disseminate the situation to pig farms nationwide and focus on promoting the ban on gatherings of workers and the import and storage of illegal livestock products .

* For early detection of infected farms and prevention of spread, we actively participate in and promote 'ASF spread prevention quarantine measures ' and thoroughly remove surrounding sources of contamination through nationwide disinfection day (February 19-20).
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Results of the (interim) epidemiological investigation into African swine fever and quarantine measures to prevent its spread.

2026.02.20 16:33:11 Foot-and-Mouth Disease Prevention Division, Quarantine Policy Bureau

The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters for African Swine Fever ( Director Song Mei-ryeong, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs , hereinafter referred to as the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters ) will confirm the situation of the outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) and the results of the epidemiological investigation on Friday, February 20, and will promote quarantine measures to prevent the spread .

1. Occurrence situation and quarantine measures

Since the first outbreak of African swine fever in Gangneung, Gangwon Province on January 16th of this year, a total of 18 cases have occurred* in Hwaseong and Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, and Cheorwon, Gangwon Province, as of February 19th . The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters is currently taking quarantine measures , including culling and disinfection of farms where ASF has occurred , movement restrictions on quarantine areas and farms related to epidemiology , and surveillance and inspection , to prevent further outbreaks of ASF .

* Occurred in 2026 (18 cases ): 6 in Gyeonggi , 2 in Gangwon , 3 in Chungcheongnam-do , 2 in Jeollabuk-do , 2 in Jeollanam-do , 1 in Gyeongbuk , 2 in Gyeongnam
** Past occurrences : (`19) 14 cases → (`20) 2 → (`21) 5 → (`22) 7 → (`23) 10 → (`24) 11 → (`25) 6

In addition, we are strengthening quarantine management , including nationwide inspections of pig farms , inspections of pigs shipped from slaughterhouses and environmental inspections , and crackdowns on the distribution and trading of illegal livestock products , to block further spread by analyzing recent outbreak patterns and causes and blocking factors of artificial transmission .
* ① ( Comprehensive farm inspection ) Comprehensive inspection ( carcasses , environment ) of pig farms nationwide , starting with breeding farms and general farms ; ② ( Inspection of shipped pigs ) In parallel with the comprehensive farm inspection , inspection of shipped pigs and the environment at pig slaughterhouses nationwide (69 locations , 1,000 households ) using private organizations ; ③ ( Farm workers ) Environmental inspection of worker accommodations and goods , notification of farm workers and quarantine rules, and prohibition of gatherings and events ; ④ ( Illegal livestock products ) Prohibition of bringing in and storing illegal livestock products into farms , crackdown on illegal distribution and transactions, etc.

2. Interim results of the epidemiological investigation

The Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency is conducting an epidemiological investigation into various risk factors, including farm products , farm workers, and illegal livestock products, to determine the cause of the sporadic outbreaks of ASF across the country .

This year, as the number of deaths of young pigs ( piglets ) has increased in farms where ASF occurred , unlike in the past, we have been focusing on investigating feed containing pig plasma proteins fed to young pigs , feed manufacturers ( suppliers ) , and feed raw material manufacturers .

* Feed on the farm where the outbreak occurred (142 cases ), feed suppliers (6 locations, 56 cases ), feed raw material suppliers (1 location, 26 cases ), feed raw material inspection agencies (2 locations , 68 cases )

During the intensive investigation, two ASF genes were detected * among stored samples requested by feed raw material ( porcine plasma protein ) manufacturers to feed raw material testing agencies .

* Detection of ASF genes means detection of virus segments , and whether it is an infectious virus requires further confirmation through experiments.

This is the first case in Korea where ASF genes were detected in feed raw materials . It is presumed that ASF- contaminated pig blood entered the feed supply chain , and the possibility of ASF being introduced through the supply of contaminated feed has been confirmed .

3. Key Measures under the Livestock Infectious Disease Prevention Act

The central government will first have the local government's livestock quarantine officer instruct the owners of feed in which ASF genes have been detected at pig farms to take measures such as incineration or burial of the relevant items in accordance with the Livestock Infectious Disease Prevention Act * .
* Article 23 of the Livestock Infectious Disease Prevention Act ( Incineration of contaminated items, etc. )

In addition, as the ASF gene was detected in the feed raw materials, the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency plans to disclose the information on the farm where the ASF gene was detected, along with the production date and raw material ingredients related to the detection , on the website of the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (www.qia.go.kr) in accordance with the Livestock Infectious Disease Prevention Act, and recommend that pig farms nationwide stop using the feed as a preventive measure .
* Article 3-2 ( Disclosure of information on the status of outbreak of livestock infectious diseases ) Paragraph 1 of the Livestock Infectious Disease Prevention Act , Article 2-2 Paragraph 1 Subparagraph 5 of the Enforcement Decree of the same Act , Article 3-3 Paragraph 2 Subparagraph 6 of the Enforcement Rules of the same Act

In addition, a nationwide inspection of pig farms is in progress , and if a pig farm is identified that used feed raw materials in which the ASF gene was detected, the farm in question will be inspected first to take measures to prevent the spread .

4. Key measures under the Feed Management Act

For businesses that are confirmed to have manufactured or sold feed that is confirmed to be contaminated with pathogens that cause disease in humans or animals , or that have used such feed as a raw material for feed, measures such as prohibiting the manufacture , sale , and use of such feed will be taken in accordance with Article 14 of the Feed Management Act .

In addition, we plan to consider administrative measures such as cancellation of manufacturing registration or suspension of business in accordance with Article 25 of the same Act , and imprisonment of up to 3 years or a fine of up to 30 million won in accordance with Article 33 .

In addition , if it is determined that feed inspection is necessary to ensure the safety and quality of feed, additional inspections will be conducted in accordance with Article 21 of the Feed Management Act . If a violation is confirmed , necessary measures to eliminate hazardous factors, such as an order to recall or discard the feed in question, will be ordered in accordance with Article 24 of the same Act. In addition, the fact of an order to recall or discard in accordance with Article 24-2 of the same Act will be announced .

4. Requests

Park Jeong-hoon , Director of the Food Policy Bureau at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, said , “ This is the first case in Korea where ASF genes have been detected in feed raw materials , and it is presumed that ASF- contaminated pig blood has entered the feed supply chain. Therefore , we request that swift measures be taken in accordance with relevant regulations regarding the feed raw materials and related products . ”

In addition , he emphasized, “ Based on the results of epidemiological investigations , we plan to continue implementing measures to block the spread , so we ask for active cooperation from livestock farms , local governments, associations, and other related organizations . ”

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Quarantine measures have been strengthened following outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease at a Hanwoo farm in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, and African swine fever at a pig farm in Cheorwon, Gangwon Province.

2026.02.20 20:24:47 Foot-and-Mouth Disease Prevention Division, Quarantine Policy Bureau

The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters for Foot - and-Mouth Disease and African Swine Fever ( Director Song Mee-ryeong , Minister of Agriculture , Food and Rural Affairs, hereinafter referred to as the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters ) announced on Friday , February 20 that foot - and -mouth disease was confirmed at a Korean beef farm (133 heads ) in Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do , and African swine fever was confirmed at a pig farm (4,500 heads ) in Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon- do .

Accordingly, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety announced that it will hold a meeting of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters, chaired by Director of Food Policy Park Jeong-hoon, with participation from relevant organizations and local governments, to review the outbreak situation of foot-and-mouth disease and African swine fever and quarantine measures and strengthen quarantine management .
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2. African swine fever (ASF)

<Situation>
The farm in Cheorwon, Gangwon Province, where the outbreak occurred, was confirmed positive during a nationwide inspection of pig farms (carcasses and environment) on Thursday, February 19th , and a detailed inspection was conducted , and the diagnosis was confirmed to be African swine fever .

This is the 18th case nationwide this year . It is part of a measure to strengthen quarantine management to detect African swine fever early by conducting environmental inspections of pig carcasses , compost , and feed at pig farms nationwide .

* Farm occurrences in 2026 (18 cases ): Gangwon ① Gangneung (1.16, 56th ) , Gyeonggi ② Anseong (1.23, 57th ) , ③ Pocheon (1.24, 58th ) , Jeollanam-do ④ Yeonggwang (1.26, 59th ) , Jeollabuk-do ⑤ Gochang (2.1, 60th ) , Chungcheongnam-do ⑥ Boryeong (2.3, 61st ) , Gyeongsangnam-do ⑦ Changnyeong (2.3, 62nd ) , Gyeonggi ⑧ Pocheon (2.6, 63rd ) , ⑨ Hwaseong (2.7, 64th ) , Jeollanam-do ⑩ Naju (2.9, 65th ) , Chungcheongnam-do ⑪ Dangjin (2.11, 66th ) , Jeollabuk-do ⑫ Jeongeup (2.12, 67th ) , Gyeongsangbuk-do ⑬ Gimcheon (2.12, 68th ) , Chungcheongnam-do ⑭ Hongseong (2.12. 69th ), Gyeongnam ⑮ Changnyeong (2.13. 70th ) , Gyeonggi ⑯ Hwaseong (2.19. 71st ) , Gyeonggi ⑰ Pyeongtaek (2.19. 72nd ) , Gangwon ⑱ Cheorwon (2.19. 73rd )

* Cases that occurred in 2025 (6 cases ) : Gyeonggi ① Yangju (1.20, 50th time ), ② Yangju (1.28, 51st time ), ③ Yangju (3.16, 52nd time ), ④ Paju (7.16, 53rd time ), ⑤ Yeoncheon (9.14, 54th time ), Chungnam ⑥ Dangjin (11.24, 55th time )

< Quarantine measures >
First , as African swine fever was confirmed at a pig farm in Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do, the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters immediately dispatched an initial quarantine team and an epidemiological investigation team to the site to control entry of outsiders and vehicles into the farm (from February 19th). To prevent further spread , the pigs at the farm where the disease occurred are being disposed of, and emergency quarantine measures such as disinfection and epidemiological investigations are being implemented .

Second , a temporary standstill order was issued for 24 hours from 3:00 PM on Friday, February 20 to 3:00 PM on Saturday , February 21 for workers and vehicles at livestock-related facilities such as pig farms, slaughterhouses, and feed factories in Cheorwon, Gangwon Province and three adjacent cities and counties ( Hwacheon , Gangwon Province , Yeoncheon and Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province ) , and compliance is being monitored .

Third , to block the spread of the virus within the outbreak area, we are mobilizing all 31 available disinfection resources , including wide-area disinfection equipment and disinfection vehicles , to intensively disinfect pig farms ( No. 181 ) and surrounding roads in Cheorwon, Gangwon-do and three adjacent cities and counties . In addition, since February 20 , the Central Mobile Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Team has been dispatched to the outbreak city and county to comprehensively manage the on-site situation, including burial and disposal of residual materials at the outbreak farm .

* Available resources : 7 quarantine vehicles from the joint quarantine team , 12 quarantine vehicles owned by local governments , and 12 vehicles leased by agricultural cooperatives .

Fourth , urgent detailed inspections are being conducted on 16 farms within a 10km quarantine zone around the outbreak farm and 77 pig farms with epidemiological links to the outbreak farm , clinical examinations are being conducted on 324 slaughterhouse epidemiological farms , and cleaning and disinfection are being conducted on 185 vehicles related to the epidemiological link .

Fifth , we will promote clinical and detailed inspections of quarantine teams * and epidemiological ** farms , and designate the period after the Lunar New Year holiday (February 19-20) as a national intensive disinfection day, and mobilize disinfection resources such as available quarantine vehicles to the maximum extent possible to conduct comprehensive disinfection of livestock-related facilities and vehicles, including farms , facilities , and vehicles .

* ( Quarantine ) Clinical examination once a week until movement restrictions are lifted after completing the first clinical and detailed examination within 2 days and the second clinical and detailed examination within 7 days
** ( Epidemiology farm ) Clinical and detailed examination within 2 days of farm epidemiology , clinical examination within 2 days of slaughterhouse epidemiology , and clinical examination once a week thereafter

Lastly , we will disseminate the situation to pig farms across the country and focus on promoting the ban on gatherings and events for workers and the import and storage of illegal livestock products .

* For early detection of infected farms and prevention of spread, we actively participate in and promote 'ASF spread prevention quarantine measures ' and thoroughly remove surrounding sources of contamination through nationwide disinfection days.

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Korea reports 20th case of African swine fever
By Yonhap
Published Feb 23, 2026 10:30 PM KST

Korea confirmed a new African swine fever (ASF) case at a pig farm in the southern county of Euiryeong on Monday, in what marked the 20th case of such an infection in South Korea this season.

As part of efforts to prevent additional infections, the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters plans to conduct an epidemiological investigation and restrict access to the site in the county in South Gyeongsang Province. All pigs at the affected farm will be culled...

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Quarantine management has been strengthened following outbreaks of African swine fever at a pig farm in Uiryeong, Gyeongsangnam-do, and highly pathogenic avian influenza at laying hen farms in Seongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, and Gimje, Jeollabuk-do.

2026.02.24 21:00:00 Foot-and-Mouth Disease Prevention Division, Quarantine Policy Bureau

The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters ( Chief Executive Officer Song Mee-ryeong, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs , hereinafter referred to as the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters ) announced that African swine fever was confirmed at a pig farm ( 11,000 pigs ) in Uiryeong -gun , Gyeongsangnam - do on Monday , February 23 , and that highly pathogenic avian influenza ( H5N1 type ) was confirmed at a laying hen farm (250,000 pigs ) in Seongju - gun, Gyeongsangbuk- do and a laying hen farm ( 81,000 pigs ) in Gimje-si, Jeollabuk - do on Tuesday , February 24 .

Accordingly, on Tuesday , February 24 , a meeting of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters was held , chaired by the Director of the Mobile Quarantine Policy Bureau, with participation from relevant organizations and local governments . The meeting was held to review the situation of the outbreak of African swine fever and highly pathogenic avian influenza and quarantine measures, and to strengthen quarantine management .

1. African swine fever (ASF)

<Situation>
The farm in Uiryeong, Gyeongnam, where the outbreak occurred, was reported by the farm owner on Monday , February 23rd as a pig death . A detailed inspection was conducted and it was finally confirmed to be African swine fever .

This is the 20th case nationwide this year , and we are conducting inspections of carcasses , compost , and feed at pig farms nationwide to prevent the spread of African swine fever .

* Farm occurrences in 2026 (16 cases ): Gangwon ① Gangneung (1.16, 56th ) , Gyeonggi ② Anseong (1.23, 57th ) , ③ Pocheon (1.24, 58th ) , Jeollanam-do ④ Yeonggwang (1.26, 59th ) , Jeollabuk-do ⑤ Gochang (2.1, 60th ) , Chungcheongnam-do ⑥ Boryeong (2.3, 61st ) , Gyeongsangnam-do ⑦ Changnyeong (2.3, 62nd ) , Gyeonggi ⑧ Pocheon (2.6, 63rd ) , ⑨ Hwaseong (2.7, 64th ) , Jeollanam-do ⑩ Naju (2.9, 65th ) , Chungcheongnam-do ⑪ Dangjin (2.11, 66th ) , Jeollabuk-do ⑫ Jeongeup (2.12, 67th ) , Gyeongsangbuk-do ⑬ Gimcheon (2.12, 68th ) , Chungcheongnam-do ⑭ Hongseong (2.12. 69th ), Gyeongnam ⑮ Changnyeong (2.13. 70th ), Gyeonggi ⑯ Hwaseong (2.19. 71st ) , Gyeonggi ⑰ Pyeongtaek (2.19. 72nd ) , Gangwon ⑱ Cheorwon (2.19. 73rd ) , Jeollanam ⑲ Muan (2.20. 74th ) , Gyeongnam ⑳ Uiryeong (2.23. 75th )
* Cases that occurred in 2025 (6 cases ) : Gyeonggi ① Yangju (1.20, 50th time ), ② Yangju (1.28, 51st time ), ③ Yangju (3.16, 52nd time ), ④ Paju (7.16, 53rd time ), ⑤ Yeoncheon (9.14, 54th time ), Chungnam ⑥ Dangjin (11.24, 55th time )

< Quarantine measures >
First , as African swine fever was confirmed at a pig farm in Uiryeong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters immediately dispatched an initial quarantine team and an epidemiological investigation team to the site to control entry of outsiders and vehicles into the farm (from February 23rd). In addition , to prevent further spread, pigs at the affected farm are being processed and buried, and emergency quarantine measures such as disinfection and epidemiological investigation are being implemented .

Second , a temporary standstill order was issued for 24 hours from 8:30 PM on Monday, February 23 to 8:30 PM on Tuesday , February 24 for workers and vehicles at livestock-related facilities such as pig farms , slaughterhouses , and feed factories in Uiryeong , Gyeongnam , and five adjacent cities and counties ( Hapcheon , Changnyeong , Haman , Jinju , and Sancheong ) , and compliance is being checked .

Third , to block the spread of the virus within the outbreak area, we are mobilizing all 43 available disinfection resources , including wide-area disinfection equipment and disinfection vehicles , to intensively disinfect pig farms ( No. 207 ) and surrounding roads in Uiryeong, Gyeongsangnam-do and five adjacent cities and counties . In addition, since February 23 , the Central Mobile Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Team has been dispatched to the outbreak city and county to comprehensively manage the on-site situation, including burial and disposal of residual materials at the outbreak farm .

* Available resources : 33 quarantine vehicles from the Joint Disinfection Team , 9 quarantine vehicles owned by local governments , and 1 vehicle leased by the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation.

Fourth , urgent detailed inspections are being conducted on 13 farms within a 10km quarantine zone around the outbreak farm and 13 pig farms with epidemiological links to the outbreak farm , clinical examinations are being conducted on 663 slaughterhouse epidemiological farms , and cleaning and disinfection are being conducted on 566 vehicles related to the epidemiological link .

Fifth , we will promote clinical and detailed inspections of quarantine * and epidemiological ** farms .

* ( Quarantine ) Clinical examination once a week until movement restrictions are lifted after completing the first clinical and detailed examination within 2 days and the second clinical examination within 7 days
** ( Epidemiology farm ) Clinical and detailed examination within 2 days of farm epidemiology , clinical examination within 2 days of slaughterhouse epidemiology , and clinical examination once a week thereafter

Lastly , we will disseminate the situation to pig farms across the country and work with producer groups to intensively promote the ban on gatherings and events of workers and the import and storage of illegal livestock products .

* For early detection of infected farms and prevention of spread, we actively participate in and promote 'ASF spread prevention quarantine measures ' and thoroughly remove surrounding sources of contamination through nationwide disinfection days.

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African swine fever (ASF) genes detected in compound feed made from plasma proteins, leading to strengthened quarantine measures to prevent its spread.

2026.02.24 23:00:00 Foot-and-Mouth Disease Prevention Division, Quarantine Policy Bureau

The African Swine Fever Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters ( Director Song Mei-ryeong, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs , hereinafter referred to as the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters ) announced on Tuesday , February 24 that it will strengthen quarantine measures to prevent the spread of African swine fever (ASF) after the gene was detected in pig feed .

1. Detection circumstances

The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) is conducting a comprehensive inspection ( carcasses and environmental samples ) on pig farms nationwide . During this process , a detailed inspection was conducted on carcasses and environmental samples such as feed from a pig farm (No. 1 ) in Hongseong, South Chungcheong Province , and on February 24 , it was announced that the African swine fever (ASF) gene was detected * in two cases ( same product ) of compound feed made from plasma protein .
* Results of testing by the Chungcheongnam-do Animal Hygiene Testing Laboratory and the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency , positive result due to detection of ASF gene

2. Key quarantine measures

The central government will first order local governments across the country to order owners of feed* in which African swine fever (ASF) genes have been detected at pig farms to dispose of the relevant items in accordance with the Livestock Infectious Disease Prevention Act ** .
* It is assumed to have been manufactured using pig-derived plasma protein supplied by OOO Lab as the raw material.
** Article 23 of the Livestock Infectious Disease Prevention Act ( Incineration of Contaminated Materials, etc. )

In addition , for feed in which African swine fever (ASF) genes have been detected, the relevant companies ( some names ), production dates , and products will be disclosed on the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency website (www.qia.go.kr) * , and local governments plan to recommend that pig farms nationwide stop using the relevant feed as a preventive measure .
* Article 3-2 ( Disclosure of information on the status of outbreak of livestock infectious diseases ) Paragraph 1 of the Livestock Infectious Disease Prevention Act , Article 2-2 Paragraph 1 Subparagraph 5 of the Enforcement Decree of the same Act , Article 3-3 Paragraph 2 Subparagraph 6 of the Enforcement Rules of the same Act

Additionally , the first comprehensive inspection of pig farms nationwide ( carcasses , environmental samples ) will be completed by the end of February and extended for two weeks until mid -March for continued inspection . During this period , all pig farms will be inspected twice to prevent the spread of ASF through early detection and quarantine measures .

3. Key measures under the Feed Management Act

In addition, for businesses that are confirmed to have violated the law by manufacturing or selling feed that is confirmed to be contaminated with pathogens that cause disease in humans or animals , or using such feed as a raw material for feed, measures such as prohibiting the manufacture , sale , and use of such feed will be taken in accordance with Article 14 of the Feed Management Act .

In addition , we plan to consider administrative measures such as cancellation of manufacturing registration or suspension of business in accordance with Article 25 of the same Act , and imprisonment of up to 3 years or a fine of up to 30 million won in accordance with Article 33 .

In addition, the feed stored at the farm is being inspected in accordance with Article 21 of the Feed Management Act , and if any violations are confirmed, necessary measures to eliminate hazardous factors, such as an order to recall or discard the feed in accordance with Article 24 of the same Act , will be ordered , and the fact of an order to recall or discard in accordance with Article 24-2 of the same Act will be announced .

3. Requests

Park Jeong-hoon, director of the Food Policy Bureau at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, said, “ This is the first case of ASF genes being detected in feed stored at a pig farm, and we ask local governments and other relevant organizations to take swift action in accordance with relevant regulations regarding the feed in question . ”

In addition, he emphasized, “ Pig farms are requested to immediately discard feed in which ASF genes have been detected in accordance with the guidance and instructions of local governments , and related organizations such as local governments and the Korean Pork Association are requested to actively guide and publicize pig farms to actively participate in the recommendation to stop feeding feed containing pig-derived blood proteins . ”

In addition, he requested, “ Pig farms across the country should actively participate in the nationwide inspection ( carcasses , environmental samples ) , and local governments and other related organizations should conduct the inspection without a hitch to do their utmost to detect ASF early and prevent its spread . ”




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Quarantine measures have been strengthened following outbreaks of African swine fever at a pig farm in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi Province, and highly pathogenic avian influenza at a laying hen farm in Bonghwa, Gyeongbuk Province.

2026.03.04 19:30:32 Quarantine Policy Bureau  

The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters for African Swine Fever and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza ( Director Song Mee-ryeong, Minister of Agriculture , Food and Rural Affairs, hereinafter referred to as the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters ) announced on Wednesday , March 4 that African swine fever was confirmed at a pig farm ( approximately 3,500 pigs ) in Yeoncheon , Gyeonggi Province , and that highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1 type ) was also confirmed at a laying hen farm ( approximately 13,000 pigs ) in Bonghwa, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province .

Accordingly, the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 4th, chaired by the Director of the Mobile Quarantine Policy Bureau, with the participation of relevant organizations and local governments, to review the situation of the outbreak of African swine fever and highly pathogenic avian influenza and quarantine measures , and to strengthen quarantine management .

1. African swine fever

<Situation>
On Tuesday , March 3 , a pig farm in Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do reported the death of pigs , and on Wednesday , March 4 , a positive case of African swine fever was confirmed after a detailed inspection . This brings the total number of cases this year to 22 , and Yeoncheon-gun has had three previous outbreaks .

* Past farm occurrences in Yeoncheon County : 3 cases (September 17, 2019, October 9, 2019, September 14, 2025)
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First , as soon as African swine fever was confirmed on Wednesday, March 4 , the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters dispatched an initial response team and an epidemiological investigation team to the site to control entry of outsiders and vehicles into the farm , and to prevent further spread, 3,500 pigs * from the affected farm are being disposed of as livestock, and emergency quarantine measures such as disinfection and epidemiological investigation are being implemented .
* The number of pigs culled due to this outbreak is 3,500 , which is less than 0.02% of the total number of pigs raised (11.775 million ) , and the impact on the domestic pork supply is not expected to be significant .

Second , in order to prevent the spread of African swine fever, a standstill order was issued for pig farms and related facilities in Yeoncheon for 24 hours from 2:30 AM on Wednesday, March 4 , 2026 to 2:30 AM on Thursday , March 5 , and compliance is being monitored .

Third , to prevent the spread of the virus within the outbreak area, 33 available resources , including wide-area disinfection equipment and disinfection vehicles, will be mobilized to intensively disinfect 361 farms and surrounding roads in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi Province and neighboring cities and counties .

Fourth , urgent detailed inspections are being conducted on farms 42 and 93 epidemiological farms within a 10km quarantine zone around the outbreak farm . In addition , clinical examinations are being conducted on slaughterhouses and epidemiological farms 286 with epidemiological connections , and cleaning and disinfection are being conducted on 159 epidemiologically related vehicles .

Strengthening quarantine measures
First , to prevent the spread of African swine fever, we will complete the first and second clinical and detailed inspections on quarantine * and epidemiological ** farms as soon as possible to prevent further spread .

* ( Quarantine ) After completing the first clinical and detailed examination ( within 2 days ) and the second clinical and detailed examination ( within 7 days ) , clinical examinations are conducted once a week until the movement restrictions are lifted.

** ( Epidemiology farm ) Farm epidemiology is conducted once a week after clinical and detailed examination (within 2 days ) , and slaughterhouse epidemiology is conducted once a week after clinical examination (within 2 days ).

Second , starting March 4th , the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs' Central Mobile Quarantine Agency will be dispatched to Yeoncheon County to manage the on-site quarantine situation . Furthermore, the Central Epidemiological Investigation Team (one team, two members ) will be dispatched to the site to implement quarantine measures, such as movement restrictions and disinfection , targeting farms and vehicles related to the epidemic .

Third , we will disseminate the situation of African swine fever outbreak to pig farms across the country and intensively promote farm disinfection and quarantine rules through the Livestock Hygiene and Quarantine Support Headquarters and producer groups .
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Nationwide quarantine management strengthened at pig farms following additional African Swine Fever outbreaks in Sancheong, Gyeongnam and Hampyeong, Jeonnam

2026.03.17 14:35:00 Disease Control Policy Bureau, Foot-and-Mouth Disease Prevention Division

The Central Disaster Management Headquarters for African Swine Fever ( headed by Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Song Mi-ryeong , hereinafter the Headquarters ) held a meeting of relevant ministries and local governments on March 17 ( Tue ) to review the outbreak situation and quarantine measures following the occurrence of African Swine Fever (ASF) at a pig farm ( 5,050 pigs ) in Sancheong , Gyeongnam and a pig farm (2,647 pigs ) in Hampyeong, Jeonnam on March 16 ( Mon ) .

1. Situation of Occurrence

As the farms in question were determined to be negative in blood tests conducted following a positive result in the nationwide mass inspection of pig farms ( carcasses , environment ) , special disease control measures ( carcass inspections at 3-day intervals and blood tests on 20% of pigs shipped ) have been implemented for two weeks .

Following the recent increase in pig deaths and the detection of positive ASF in carcass inspections at slaughterhouses, etc. , a detailed inspection was conducted on farms and other epidemiological sites , and on March 16 ( Mon ) , it was finally confirmed that African Swine Fever was positive .
* (23rd Sancheong Outbreak Farm ) Positive results in 1st and 3rd mass inspections ( Carcasses found on Feb. 20, Mar. 11 )
(24th Hampyeong Outbreak Farm ) Positive in 2nd Mass Inspection (March 3 Environment )

** March 13: Blood sample from Naju slaughterhouse, Jeonnam ( Positive ) → March 14 : Carcass from shipping farm in Hampyeong, Jeonnam ( Positive ) ; March 15 : Detailed pig inspection ( Negative ) → March 16: Additional detailed inspection at farm of the same owner ( same entrance/exit ) ( Positive )

※ Disposal of carcasses, etc. slaughtered on the same date as the blood confirmed positive for ASF at the Naju slaughterhouse in Jeonnam completed (March 16)
This is the 24th case this year , the 4th in Jeonnam , and the 5th in Gyeongnam . As ASF outbreaks are being confirmed consecutively at farms that tested positive in mass inspections ( carcasses , environment ) , the situation is serious with concerns about further outbreaks , requiring more thorough removal of sources of contamination such as washing and disinfection .
* Farm outbreaks in 2026 (24 cases ): Gangwon 2, Gyeonggi 7, Jeonnam 4, Jeonbuk 2, Chungnam 3, Gyeongnam 5, Gyeongbuk 1
** Gangneung (1.16), Anseong (1.23), Pocheon (1.24/2.6), Yeonggwang (1.26), Gochang (2.1), Boryeong (2.3), Changnyeong (2.3/2.13), Hwaseong (2.7/2.19), Naju (2.9), Dangjin (2.11), Jeongeup · Gimcheon · Hongseong (2.12), Pyeongtaek · Cheorwon (2.19), Muan (2.20), Uiryeong (2.23), Hapcheon (2.26), Yeoncheon (3.3), Hampyeong · Sancheong (3.16)

2. Quarantine measures at the affected farm

First , following the confirmation of African Swine Fever at pig farms in Sancheong-gun , Gyeongsangnam-do and Hampyeong-gun, Jeollanam-do, the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters immediately dispatched an initial response team and an epidemiological investigation team to the site to control the entry of outsiders and vehicles into the farms. To prevent further spread , the headquarters is promptly culling all pigs being raised at the affected farms ( 5,050 pigs in Sancheong and 2,647 pigs in Hampyeong ) and is implementing emergency quarantine measures such as disinfection and epidemiological investigation .

Second , to prevent the spread of African swine fever, a standstill order was issued for 24 hours from 23:30 on March 16 ( Mon ) to 23:30 on March 17 ( Tue ) , and compliance is being checked .

Third , to prevent the spread of the virus within the affected area, 74 available resources , including wide-area disinfection machines and disinfection vehicles , will be mobilized to intensively disinfect pig farms (429 ) and surrounding roads located near Sancheong , Gyeongnam and Hampyeong, Jeonnam .

Fourth , emergency detailed inspections are being conducted on 39 farms within the 10km radius quarantine zone of the affected farm and 148 epidemiological farms ( 129 in Sancheong , 19 in Hampyeong ) . In addition , clinical examinations are being conducted on 588 epidemiological farms linked to slaughterhouses , and cleaning and disinfection are being carried out on 627 vehicles related to the epidemiological outbreak .

3. Additional Measures to Strengthen ASF Disease Control

First , to prevent the spread of African swine fever, first and second clinical and detailed examinations are completed early on farms related to the quarantine zone * and epidemiology ** to prevent further transmission .

* ( Quarantine Zone ) Conduct clinical tests once a week after completion of the 1st clinical and detailed examination ( within 2 days ) and the 2nd clinical and detailed examination ( within 7 days ) until movement restrictions are lifted.

** ( Farm Epidemiology ) For farm epidemiology, a clinical examination is conducted once a week following a clinical and detailed examination (within 2 days ) ; for slaughterhouse epidemiology , a clinical examination is conducted once a week following a clinical examination (within 2 days ) .

Second , we plan to promptly complete the ongoing third nationwide mass inspection of pig farms to finally confirm whether the virus is present on the farms .

Third , in order to verify the safety of pig blood used as feed ingredients , in addition to the ongoing inspection of pigs shipped from pig slaughterhouses (64 locations ) nationwide (1,000 households , 18,000 heads ) , an ASF inspection system has been established for blood ingredients from slaughterhouses (36 locations ) that supply pig blood ingredients for single-ingredient feed , and since March 12 , samples from blood tanks have been collected daily for detailed inspection .

Fourth , in order to strengthen the ASF surveillance system in the feed sector , an ASF inspection system for compound feed produced and stored by feed manufacturers will be implemented starting March 16 by utilizing private disease diagnosis agencies .

Fifth , disseminate the status of African Swine Fever outbreaks to pig farms nationwide and intensively promote the ban on gatherings of pig farm workers , farm disinfection, and biosecurity measures through the disease control headquarters and producer organizations .

4. Important Notes

Park Jeong- hoon, Director General of Food Policy at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, stated, “ African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreaks were confirmed yesterday at pig farms in Sancheong, South Gyeongsang Province and Hampyeong, South Jeolla Province, approximately two weeks after the outbreak at a pig farm in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi Province. ” He requested , “ Since these farms had previously tested positive during the nationwide mass inspection of pig farms , Gyeonggi and Chungnam provinces, where the mass inspection has not yet been completed, should promptly complete the third round of inspections . ”

In addition , he urged, “ As we are conducting additional inspections of blood raw materials starting March 12 to ensure the safety of pig blood used as feed ingredients along with inspections of pigs shipped from slaughterhouses nationwide , and as we are also pushing forward with ASF inspections on feed produced and stored by feed manufacturers starting March 16, pig farms, producer organizations , and livestock - related facilities nationwide are asked to actively cooperate with ASF inspections throughout the entire process from farm to slaughterhouse to feed manufacturing . ”

In addition , it was repeatedly emphasized that “ since the possibility of contamination sources being introduced by wild boars still exists, basic disease prevention rules, such as disinfecting people and vehicles entering farms and changing boots, must also be strictly observed . ”

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The special quarantine period for highly pathogenic avian influenza has been extended until April 15, and strengthened quarantine measures will continue.


2026.04.01 10:40:03 Disease Control Policy Bureau Disease Control Policy Division

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2. African Swine Fever (ASF)

African swine fever has occurred in a total of 24 cases * over 60 days, from the first outbreak in Gangneung, Gangwon Province on January 16 of this year to Hampyeong , Jeonnam Province on March 16 .

* Occurrence Status ( Total 24 cases ): Gangwon 2 , Gyeonggi 7, Jeonnam 4, Jeonbuk 2, Chungnam 3, Gyeongnam 5 , Gyeongbuk 1

African swine fever has previously spread mainly among wild boars , but disease control conditions have changed as new patterns of outbreaks have been confirmed, such as the virus introduced from overseas this year being presumed to have spread through artificial factors like contaminated feed .

The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters has been strengthening disease control measures across various sectors, including illegal livestock products with a potential for influx and farm workers . In particular, by identifying the cause of the outbreak, which was presumed to be feed contamination, and conducting three rounds of inspections at pig farms nationwide ( examining the environment, such as carcasses and feed ) as well as establishing an inspection system for slaughterhouses and feed manufacturers, 14 out of 24 total cases (58%) were detected early . As a result , although there were concerns about a major spread, damage was minimized by effectively blocking transmission between farms at an early stage , and there have been no additional outbreaks since March 16 .

To prevent the recurrence of African Swine Fever, the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters plans to prepare and implement measures to strengthen disease control throughout the entire cycle, including farms, slaughterhouses, and feed manufacturing stages, based on potential entry routes identified during epidemiological investigations. This includes strengthening the entry of foreign workers and the management of illegal livestock products during April . In addition, management of wild boars , such as searching for and capturing them in preparation for the spring birthing season ( in cooperation with the Ministry of Climate Change ) , will be strengthened, and disease control measures will continue, such as intensive disinfection around pig farms and major roads , and inspections of farms vulnerable to disease .

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