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South Korea - Avian influenza in poultry including H5N1, H5N6 and H5N9 2024-2026

Source: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260307002800320

S. Korea reports 1 new bird flu case; total rises to 53
Kim Boram
All News 19:17 March 07, 2026

SEOUL, March 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has confirmed one additional case of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a layer farm on the northern outskirts of Seoul, bringing the total number of cases this season to 53, officials said Saturday.

The new case was reported at a poultry farm in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province, some 40 kilometers north of Seoul, according to the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters.

Authorities said they are currently controlling access to the farm, culling the affected birds and investigating the case.

A 24-hour standstill order has also been issued for neighboring areas of the farm, they added.​..
 
Press release

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  

[FONT=바탕]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 .

[FONT=바탕]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 .
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[FONT=바탕]The farm in question is located within the existing quarantine area related to the outbreak in Bonghwa-gun . During the regular surveillance of poultry farms within the quarantine area, an increase in the deaths of laying hens was confirmed on Tuesday , March 3. A detailed inspection was conducted, and highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed on Wednesday , March 4. This outbreak is the 52nd outbreak in the winter of '25/'26 , and the 3rd outbreak in Bonghwa-gun .[/FONT]

[FONT=바탕][FONT=맑은 고딕]* [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]By livestock type [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]: ( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]chicken [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]34 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]27 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]laying [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]hens [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]laying [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]hens [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]5 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]meat hens [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]native [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]chicken [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]duck [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]15 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]6 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]ducklings [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], 9 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]meat [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]ducks [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], ( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]others [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]3 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]goose [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]2 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]quails[/FONT][/FONT]


[FONT=바탕]< Quarantine measures >[/FONT]
[FONT=바탕]Immediately after the H5 antigen was confirmed at a laying hen farm in Bonghwa, Gyeongbuk on Wednesday , March 4 , the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters dispatched an initial response team in accordance with the ' Avian Influenza Emergency Action Guidelines (SOP)' to control access and, to prevent further spread, to dispose of livestock at the affected farm, as well as conduct an epidemiological investigation and emergency telephone surveillance of poultry farms within the quarantine area .[/FONT]

[FONT=바탕]In addition , in order to block the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, a standstill order was issued for 24 hours from 12:00 PM on Wednesday, March 4 to 12:00 PM on Thursday , March 5 for farms , facilities , and vehicles related to laying hens in Gyeongsangbuk-do and three cities and counties in Gangwon Province ( Yeongwol , Taebaek , and Samcheok ) adjacent to Bonghwa , and the status of compliance is being checked .[/FONT]

[FONT=바탕]In addition , we are conducting detailed inspections of 26 poultry farms within the quarantine zone (~10km) of the outbreak farm , and are disinfecting roads around migratory bird arrival areas , small rivers , reservoirs , and access roads to poultry farms by deploying all available disinfection resources .[/FONT]

[FONT=바탕]Strengthening quarantine measures[/FONT]
[FONT=바탕]In relation to the recent outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in laying hens in Bonghwa, Gyeongbuk, the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters will strengthen and implement additional quarantine measures to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza .[/FONT]

[FONT=바탕]First , to prevent further outbreaks, restrictions will be placed on the shipment of laying hens for two weeks (March 1 to March 14) and the movement ( entry ) of laying hens to poultry farms within the outbreak area will be restricted .[/FONT]

[FONT=바탕][FONT=맑은 고딕]* [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]However [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]shipment of all laying hens from a laying hen farm to a slaughterhouse is possible [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], and [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]in cases where [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]unavoidable circumstances are recognized, movement [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]shipment [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]is permitted under the supervision of public officials in limited cases.[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=바탕]Second , we conduct weekly environmental inspections of people , vehicles , and goods ( including egg trays and pallets ) entering all laying hen farms in Bonghwa to continuously check and block the introduction of viruses into the farms through people , vehicles , and goods .[/FONT]

[FONT=바탕][FONT=맑은 고딕]* [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]In the case of laying hen farms nationwide, unannounced environmental inspections are conducted on livestock vehicles [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]and [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]goods.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=바탕]Third , to eliminate viruses during the risk period, the period from March 5 to March 14 will be designated as “ National Disinfection Week ,” and disinfection will be carried out at least twice a day on farms , livestock facilities , vehicles, etc.[/FONT]

[FONT=바탕]Fourth , the Ministry of Agriculture , Food and Rural Affairs, the Ministry of Public Administration and Security , and provincial and municipal governments will jointly inspect the quarantine situation in 32 cities and counties at risk during the migratory bird migration season (March 3-17) and manage any deficiencies by supplementing them .[/FONT]

[FONT=바탕][FONT=맑은 고딕]* [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Gyeonggi area [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]7 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]including [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Anseong [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Hwaseong [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Pyeongtaek [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]and Pocheon [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], ( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Chungcheong area [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]8 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]including [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Eumseong [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Asan [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Cheonan [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], and [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Sejong [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Jeolla area [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]12 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]including [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Gimje [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Iksan [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Naju [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]and Muan [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], ( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Gyeongsang area [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]5 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]including [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Uiseong [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Bonghwa [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]and Changnyeong[/FONT][/FONT]
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Press release

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is importing additional fresh eggs to stabilize egg prices.

2026.03.05 11:00:00 Livestock Policy Officer, Livestock Management Division

[FONT=바탕]The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs ( Minister Song Mei-ryeong , hereinafter referred to as the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs ) announced that it will import additional fresh eggs as the domestic egg supply and demand situation is expected to worsen due to the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza .

[FONT=바탕]The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced that the current number of laying hens is similar to last year , and that the average daily egg production is higher than average , but is expected to decrease by 5.8% compared to the same period last year .

[FONT=바탕][FONT=맑은 고딕]* [FONT=맑은 고딕]Average daily egg production in March [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]: [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]average year [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) 45.77 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]million eggs [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]/ [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]day [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], ('25 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]49.53, ('26 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]47.56 ( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]up [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]4.4% [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]from average year [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]down [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]5.8% [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]from previous year [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕])[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=바탕]The cumulative number of laying hens culled due to the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza this winter is 9.26 million ( as of March 3rd ) . Considering that there was an outbreak in March and that this is the season when migratory birds are migrating north in earnest, there is a possibility of additional outbreaks .[/FONT]

[FONT=바탕]Accordingly, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs plans to import approximately 4.71 million fresh eggs between March and April through the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation . This egg import is a preemptive measure to stabilize supply and demand due to the increase in culling caused by the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza , and is being promoted to supply some of the domestic shortage to the market during the back-to-school meal demand and Easter peak season .[/FONT]

[FONT=바탕][FONT=맑은 고딕]* [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Import schedule [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]: March [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]3.36 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]million units [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]), April [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1.35 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]million units [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕])[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=바탕]The imported fresh eggs will be supplied to large supermarkets and small and medium-sized distributors through a survey of their intentions , and additional imports will be reviewed in the future depending on the supply and demand situation .[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT]




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Following the confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a Pocheon broiler farm in Gyeonggi Province, quarantine management for broiler breeders has been strengthened at affiliated companies and nationwide.

2026.03.07 18:30:00 Avian Influenza Prevention Division, Quarantine Policy Bureau

[FONT=바탕]The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza ( Chief: Song Mee-ryeong , Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs , hereinafter referred to as the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters ) announced that on Saturday , March 7 , following the confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1 type ) at a broiler breeder farm in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province (approximately 18,000 birds ) , the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters will hold a meeting of relevant organizations and local governments on the same day, chaired by the Mobile Quarantine Policy Bureau Director, to review the situation of the highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak and quarantine measures and to strengthen quarantine management .[/FONT] [TABLE="width: 946"]
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[FONT=바탕]On March 6th ( Friday ), an increase in chicken deaths at a broiler breeder farm in Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do was reported to Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do. A detailed inspection was conducted , and on March 7th ( Saturday ) , the case was confirmed to be highly pathogenic avian influenza . This is the 53rd case in the '25/'26 winter season , and the 4th case in Pocheon-si .

[FONT=바탕][FONT=맑은 고딕]* [FONT=맑은 고딕]By [FONT=맑은 고딕]livestock type [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]: [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]➊ [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]chicken [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]35 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]27 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]laying hens [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]laying [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]breeder [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]6 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]meat [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]breeder [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]native [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]chicken [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]➋ [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]duck [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]15 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]6 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]ducklings [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]9 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]meat ducks [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]➌ [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]others [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]3 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]goose [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]2 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]quail[/FONT][/FONT]


[FONT=바탕]There were two outbreaks in poultry farms in March , and this is the sixth outbreak in broiler breeding stock this winter , so thorough quarantine management of risk factors such as transport of eggs and egg sacs is necessary , especially for affiliates .[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT] [TABLE="width: 946"]
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[FONT=바탕]As soon as the H5 antigen was confirmed at a broiler farm in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province on Friday , March 6 , the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters dispatched an initial response team in accordance with the ' Avian Influenza Emergency Action Guidelines (SOP)' to control access , cull the farm where the outbreak occurred to prevent further spread, and conduct an epidemiological investigation .

[FONT=바탕]In addition , in order to block the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, a standstill order was issued for 24 hours from 10:00 PM on Friday , March 6 to 10:00 PM on Saturday , March 7 for broiler breeding chickens , broiler farms , facilities , vehicles, etc. in the outbreak affiliates, Gyeonggi - do , and two cities and counties adjacent to Pocheon ( Cheorwon and Hwacheon , Gangwon -do) , and compliance is being checked .[/FONT][/FONT] [TABLE="width: 946"]
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[TD="bgcolor: #4949ee"][FONT=바탕][FONT=HY헤드라인M]3. [FONT=HY헤드라인M]Strengthening quarantine management[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/TD]
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[FONT=바탕]The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters will strengthen quarantine measures as follows to prevent further outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza .

[FONT=바탕]First , a dedicated person will be designated and assigned to each poultry farm (27 farms ) within the quarantine area (~10km) related to the outbreak of Pocheon broiler breeding stock, and special management will be conducted, including control of entry and exit of people and vehicles and disinfection . *

[FONT=바탕][FONT=맑은 고딕]* [FONT=맑은 고딕]Pre-registration of [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]dangerous livestock vehicles [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]eggs [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]feed [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]manure [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]control of entry of other vehicles [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]on-site inspection [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]when registered vehicles enter [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], prohibition of entry of vehicles of [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]external personnel [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]vaccination team [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]loading/unloading team, etc. [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]to the farm [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], disinfection [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]of people [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]and [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]items entering, etc.[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=바탕]Second , from March 7 to 13 , a detailed inspection will be conducted on 18 contract breeding farms of affiliated companies related to the outbreak farm , and quarantine inspections will also be conducted on 20 farms and livestock facilities of the affiliated companies ( 18 farms , 1 hatchery , 1 slaughterhouse ) until March 18. If any deficiencies are identified, prompt corrective measures will be taken .[/FONT]

[FONT=바탕]Third , to prevent further outbreaks in broiler breeding stock, the Quarantine Headquarters and local governments will conduct special quarantine inspections of broiler breeding stock farms nationwide (223 farms ) from March 7 to 20. In addition , the Quarantine Headquarters will conduct daily telephone surveillance (March 7 to 14) of broiler breeding stock farms nationwide to check for abnormalities and to respond promptly when suspicious stocks are identified .[/FONT]

[FONT=바탕]Fourth , we will strengthen quarantine management by dispatching a special quarantine team ( at the level of section chief of the quarantine headquarters ) to Pocheon City, Gyeonggi Province, where the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza has recently increased in poultry farms .[/FONT]

[FONT=바탕][FONT=맑은 고딕]* [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Since the first outbreak on [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]February [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]16th [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]of this winter season at a poultry farm in Pocheon City [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]a total of [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]4 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases have occurred [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕].[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=바탕]Fifth , in accordance with the “ National Disinfection Week ” that is in operation until March 14 to eliminate viruses during the risk period, intensive disinfection will be conducted at least twice a day on migratory bird arrival sites , poultry farms , livestock facilities , vehicles , etc.[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT] [TABLE="width: 946"]
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[FONT=바탕]The mobile quarantine policy director said , “ Considering that four cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza have occurred in Pocheon City since February 16 , the contamination level in the outbreak area and adjacent areas is likely to be quite high . Therefore , Gyeonggi Province and Pocheon City should mobilize all available resources to disinfect and thoroughly inspect whether basic quarantine rules, such as controlling people and entry within the farm and disinfection , are being properly followed on site . ”

[FONT=바탕]In addition , “ As this outbreak occurred at a farm that raises broiler chickens, we request that quarantine management be strengthened for the transportation of eggs and eggshells to prevent further spread through movement of eggs, etc. , and that management be strengthened for detailed inspections of farms affiliated with the outbreak company and disinfection of vehicles and goods . ”

[FONT=바탕]In addition , “ Due to the recent northward migration of migratory birds , the risk of outbreak is high in areas along the migration route, such as Gyeonggi and Chungnam, so the local governments should share risk information with poultry farms in their jurisdictions , control the entry of people and vehicles, and thoroughly disinfect the inside and outside of farms and roads around migratory bird arrival sites during the nationwide concentrated disinfection week (March 5-14), ” he repeatedly requested .[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT]


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Press release

Following the confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a quail farm in Asan, South Chungcheong Province, and a broiler breeder farm in Gimje, North Jeolla Province, all-out quarantine management efforts were implemented.

2026.03.10 19:19:00 Avian Influenza Prevention Division, Quarantine Policy Bureau

[FONT=바탕]The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza ( Chief: Song Mee-ryeong, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs , hereinafter referred to as the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters ) announced on Tuesday , March 10th that following the confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza ( H5N9 type in Asan , H5N1 type in Gimje ) at a quail farm in Asan, South Chungcheong Province ( approximately 200,000 birds ) and a broiler breeder farm in Gimje, North Jeolla Province (approximately 59,000 birds ) , the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters will hold a meeting with relevant organizations and local governments on the same day to review the situation of the highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak and quarantine measures and strengthen quarantine management .[/FONT] [TABLE="width: 946"]
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[FONT=바탕]On Monday, March 9, the owners of a quail farm in Asan, South Chungcheong Province , and a broiler breeder farm in Gimje, North Jeolla Province reported an increase in poultry deaths . A detailed inspection was conducted, and on Tuesday, March 10, the results confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza . Including this outbreak , a total of 55 cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza have occurred in domestic poultry farms during the winter of 2025/26 , and this is the 7th and 3rd outbreak in broiler breeders and quail, respectively .

[FONT=바탕][FONT=맑은 고딕]* [FONT=맑은 고딕]By [FONT=맑은 고딕]livestock type [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]: [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]➊ [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]chicken [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]36 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]27 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]laying hens [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]laying [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]breeder [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]7 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]meat [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]breeder [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]native [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]chicken [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]➋ [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]duck [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]15 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]6 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]ducklings [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]9 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]meat ducks [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]➌ [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]others [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]4 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]goose [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]3 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]quail[/FONT][/FONT]


[FONT=바탕]There have been sporadic outbreaks in poultry farms since March , which is the spring season in the past , and in fact , as the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed in poultry farms in four provinces ( Gyeonggi , Chungnam , Jeollabuk , and Gyeongbuk ) this March , poultry farms across the country need to be on alert and implement thorough quarantine measures .[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT] [TABLE="width: 946"]
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[FONT=바탕]As soon as the H5 antigen was confirmed at a quail farm in Asan, South Chungcheong Province and a broiler breeder farm in Gimje, North Jeolla Province on Monday , March 9 , the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters dispatched an initial response team in accordance with the ' Avian Influenza Emergency Operation Guidelines (SOP)' to control access , and is conducting an epidemiological investigation along with the disposal of poultry at the affected farms to prevent further spread .

[FONT=바탕]In addition , in order to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, a temporary standstill order* has been issued for farms, facilities, vehicles, etc. related to the outbreak area , livestock species , and affiliated companies , and the status of compliance is being checked .
[FONT=바탕][FONT=맑은 고딕]* [FONT=맑은 고딕]Regarding the Asan quail outbreak [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]: [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Target [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Chicken-related farms [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]facilities [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]vehicles, etc. in [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]South Chungcheong Province and [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]two cities and [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]counties adjacent to Asan [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Anseong [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]and [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Pyeongtaek in Gyeonggi [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Province [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Period [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1:00 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]AM [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Tuesday [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]March [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]10 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]- [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1:00 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]AM [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], Wednesday [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]March [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]11 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]24 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]hours[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=바탕][FONT=맑은 고딕]* [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Regarding the outbreak of Gimje broiler breeding stock [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]: [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Target [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Affiliates of the outbreak and farms [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]facilities [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]vehicles, etc. [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]related to broiler breeding stock and broiler breeding stock in Jeollabuk-do [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Period [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1:00 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]AM [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Tuesday [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]March [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]10 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]- [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1:00 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]AM [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Wednesday [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]March [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]11 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], 24 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]hours[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT] [TABLE="width: 946"]
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[FONT=바탕]The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters will strengthen quarantine measures as follows to prevent further outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza .

[FONT=바탕]First , a dedicated officer will be designated and placed in each poultry farm ( 25 and 29 farms , respectively ) within the quarantine area (~10km) related to the outbreak of Asan Quail and Gimje Broiler, and special management will be conducted , including control of entry and exit of people and vehicles and disinfection . *

[FONT=바탕][FONT=맑은 고딕]* [FONT=맑은 고딕]Pre-registration of [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]dangerous livestock vehicles [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]eggs [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]feed [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]manure [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]control of entry of other vehicles [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]on-site inspection [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]when registered vehicles enter [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], prohibition of entry of vehicles of [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]external personnel [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]vaccination team [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]loading/unloading team, etc. [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]to the farm [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], disinfection [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]of people [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]and [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]items entering, etc.[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=바탕]Second , from March 11 to 17 , we will conduct a detailed inspection of the 25 contract breeding farms and livestock facilities ( 1 hatchery , 1 feed factory ) of affiliates related to the Gimje outbreak farm to check for infection with the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus . In addition , we will conduct a quarantine inspection (March 11 to 20) of 26 farms and livestock facilities ( 25 farms , 1 hatchery ) of the affiliates in parallel, and if any deficiencies are identified, we will promptly take corrective measures .[/FONT]

[FONT=바탕]Third , to prevent further outbreaks in broiler breeding stock, quarantine inspections will be conducted on broiler breeding stock farms nationwide (223 farms ) without a hitch (until March 20) to supplement any deficiencies in each farm , and daily telephone surveillance will be conducted until March 14 to check for any abnormalities in each farm .[/FONT]

[FONT=바탕]Fourth , disinfection vehicles will be provided to cities and counties where highly pathogenic avian influenza has occurred ( 2 vehicles in Asan , 5 vehicles in Gimje ) to carry out intensive disinfection so that sources of contamination can be eliminated in areas where the outbreak occurred and in risk areas such as migratory bird arrival sites .[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT] [TABLE="width: 946"]
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[FONT=바탕]The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters requested, “ As there is a possibility of additional outbreaks in any region of the country as wild birds migrate north , poultry farms and related parties across the country, including those in existing outbreak areas, should make every effort to prevent the spread of the disease . ”

[FONT=바탕]In particular , “ As outbreaks have been confirmed in succession at broiler farms recently , local governments across the country should re-examine quarantine management measures for broiler farms within their jurisdictions and promptly implement supplementary measures for any deficiencies, ” he ordered .

[FONT=바탕]Lastly, he said, “ On-site quarantine personnel should thoroughly wear protective gear such as hazmat suits and special boots, and pay special attention to safety management when performing quarantine work such as spraying disinfectants, ” and requested , “ Please use the emergency quarantine funds (1.6 billion won ) secured to strengthen safety management and quarantine measures appropriately . ”[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT]

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Highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza confirmed at a broiler farm in Gimje, North Jeolla Province
Reporter Eom Beom-hee Posted 2026.03.11 10:08

This is the fifth case reported in the province this winter.
A 10-kilometer quarantine zone has been established, with movement restrictions and thorough testing implemented.

[Today Ahn] Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province announced on the 10th that the H5 antigen detected at a broiler farm in Baeksan-myeon, Gimje-si was finally confirmed as highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) through a detailed examination.

This case is the fifth confirmed case of highly pathogenic AI in the province this winter and the 55th confirmed case nationwide.

Immediately after the H5 strain was confirmed at the farm, an emergency response team was deployed, access to the farm was restricted, and an epidemiological investigation was conducted. Currently, 60,000 broiler chickens are being culled.

To prevent further spread, a quarantine zone has been established within a 10km radius around the outbreak farm, and 29 poultry farms within this area are being subject to movement restrictions, detailed inspections, and intensive disinfection.

Dedicated disinfection vehicles were deployed in quarantine areas to strengthen disinfection of farm entrances and main roads.

In addition, 63 disinfection vehicles are being deployed to high-risk areas outside of quarantine areas, such as migratory bird arrival areas, waterfront areas, and poultry farms, to conduct intensive disinfection at least twice a day.

Lee Jae-wook, head of the Animal Quarantine Division of Jeonbuk Autonomous Province, said, “In order to prevent avian influenza and its spread, livestock workers must strictly follow quarantine rules such as prohibiting entry to migratory bird habitats, disinfecting vehicles and people entering and exiting farms, replacing boots, and disinfecting the inside and outside of livestock sheds every day.”

In addition, he emphasized, “If symptoms suspected of highly pathogenic AI appear in poultry, such as increased mortality, decreased egg production, and decreased feed intake, please report it to quarantine authorities immediately.”

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Press release

Special quarantine measures implemented to prevent spread following additional outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a poultry farm in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province

2026.03.13 18:23:36 Quarantine Policy Bureau Avian Influenza Prevention Division

[FONT=바탕]The Central Disaster Management Headquarters for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza ( headed by Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Song Mi-ryeong , hereinafter the Headquarters ) announced on March 13 ( Fri ) that highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1 type ) was confirmed at a laying broodstock farm ( approximately 45,000 birds ) located in Pocheon- si , Gyeonggi-do .

[FONT=바탕]Accordingly, on March 13 ( Fri ), a meeting of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters was held under the chairmanship of Director of the Disease Control Policy Bureau Lee Dong-sik, with the participation of relevant agencies and local governments , to review the situation regarding the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza and disease control measures, and to strengthen disease control management .[/FONT][/FONT] [TABLE="width: 946"]
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[FONT=바탕]The recent outbreak at a laying chuck farm in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province, is a case in which highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed during surveillance testing within an existing quarantine zone . Including this outbreak, a total of 56 cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza have occurred at domestic poultry farms during the winter of '25/'26 , and this is the 5th outbreak in Pocheon City .

[FONT=바탕][FONT=맑은 고딕]* [FONT=맑은 고딕]By livestock type [FONT=맑은 고딕]: [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]➊ [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Chickens [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]37 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Laying hens [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]28 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Laying breeders [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]case [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Broiler breeders [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]7 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Native chickens [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]case [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕],[/FONT]
[FONT=맑은 고딕]➋ [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Ducks [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]15 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) Breeding [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]ducks [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]6, [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Broiler ducks [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]9, [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]➌ [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Others [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]4 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Wild geese [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]case [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Quails [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]3 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=바탕]As five cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza were confirmed in poultry farms in four provinces ( Gyeonggi , Chungnam , Jeonbuk , and Gyeongbuk ) this March , poultry farms nationwide need to remain vigilant and strictly implement biosecurity measures .[/FONT]
[FONT=바탕][FONT=맑은 고딕]* [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]March [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Occurrence Status [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕](5 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]): [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕](3.3) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Bonghwa, Gyeongbuk [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], (3.6) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Pocheon , Gyeonggi [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], (3.9) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Asan, Chungnam [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]· [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Gimje, Jeonbuk [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], (3.13) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Pocheon, Gyeonggi [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕](3.12.)[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT] [TABLE="width: 946"]
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[FONT=바탕]As soon as the H5 antigen was confirmed at a laying hen farm in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province on March 12 ( Thu ), the Central Disaster and Safety Headquarters deployed an initial response team to control access in accordance with the ' Avian Influenza Emergency Action Guidelines (SOP) , ' and is conducting epidemiological investigations along with the disposal of poultry at the affected farm to prevent further spread .

[FONT=바탕]In addition , to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, a standstill order has been issued for 24 hours from 18:00 on March 12 ( Thu ) to 18:00 on March 13 ( Fri ) for laying hen-related farms , facilities , and vehicles in Gyeonggi -do and two adjacent cities and counties (Cheorwon and Hwacheon , Gangwon-do) , and compliance is being checked .

[FONT=바탕]The farm where this outbreak occurred was confirmed to be an unlicensed livestock barn that violated the requirement for prior notification of livestock entry. Consequently , a fine was imposed in accordance with the Infectious Diseases Prevention Act , and legal action was taken against the farm for operating without a license in accordance with the Livestock Act. We plan to take strict measures based on the results of additional epidemiological investigations and violations of relevant regulations .
[FONT=바탕][FONT=맑은 고딕]Operating a livestock breeding facility without a permit under the Livestock Act is [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]punishable by imprisonment for up to [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]3 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]years or [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]a fine of up to [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]30 million won.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=바탕][FONT=맑은 고딕]A fine of up to [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]10 million won shall be imposed [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]for introducing livestock without filing a prior report in accordance with the Infectious Diseases Prevention and Control Act [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕].[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=바탕]Meanwhile , Park Jeong-hoon, Director General of Food Policy at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs , plans to visit the disaster situation room in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province on March 16 ( Mon ) to inspect the progress of disease control management for highly pathogenic avian influenza in Gyeonggi Province and Pocheon City .[/FONT]
[FONT=바탕][FONT=맑은 고딕]Inspected measures taken to prevent additional outbreaks in Pocheon City [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]and [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]urged thorough disease control management, including [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]the operation of dedicated officers for poultry farms [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], control of entry [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]by external personnel [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]and livestock vehicles [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]and intensified disinfection using all available equipment.[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT] [TABLE="width: 946"]
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[FONT=바탕]The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters strengthens disease control measures as follows to prevent additional outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza .

[FONT=바탕]First , for all poultry farms ( 35 ) within the quarantine zone (~10km) related to the outbreak at the laying hen farm in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province , a dedicated officer will be assigned on a one-to-one basis to control the entry of people and vehicles and to carry out special management * such as disinfection .

[FONT=바탕][FONT=맑은 고딕]Pre-registration of [FONT=맑은 고딕]hazardous [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]livestock transport vehicles [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]eggs [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]feed [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]manure [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]control of entry for other vehicles [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]on-site verification of [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]registered vehicles [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]prohibition of entry of vehicles carrying [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]external personnel [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]vaccination teams [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]loading/unloading teams, etc. [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], disinfection [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]of entrants [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]and [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]goods, etc.[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=바탕]Second , to prevent similar cases like the farm where this outbreak occurred, Pocheon City will conduct a comprehensive inspection from March 14 to 20 to check for false reporting of laying hen stockings and unlicensed farms .[/FONT]

[FONT=바탕]Third , to prevent further outbreaks in Pocheon City, daily monitoring is conducted on high-risk feed and egg transport vehicles, and corrective measures are taken immediately upon identifying any deficiencies. Additionally , inspection teams from the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency are conducting intensive inspections of the disease control management status of laying hen farms .[/FONT]

[FONT=바탕]Fourth , to prevent further outbreaks of laying hens, the administrative order and public notice regarding partial restrictions on the shipment of old hens and restrictions on the introduction of chicks in affected areas will be extended by two weeks . ( Original : March 1 – March 14 → Extended : March 15 – March 31 )[/FONT]
[FONT=바탕][FONT=맑은 고딕]However [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]the shipment of the entire laying hen population from a farm to a slaughterhouse is permitted [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], and movement [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]shipment [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]may be allowed [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]under the limited supervision of public officials in cases where [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]unavoidable reasons are recognized [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕].[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=바탕]Fifth , to eliminate viruses during the high-risk period, the " Nationwide Simultaneous Disinfection Week " will be extended ( originally : March 1 – March 14 → extended : March 15 – March 31 ) for migratory bird habitats , poultry farms , livestock facilities , vehicles , etc. , and intensive disinfection will be carried out at least twice a day .[/FONT]
[FONT=바탕][FONT=맑은 고딕]In [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]particular [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], intensive disinfection is being carried out [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]in the Pocheon area [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]by deploying additional disinfection resources [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]drones [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]disinfection vehicles [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]).[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT] [TABLE="width: 946"]
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[FONT=바탕]Director of the Animal Quarantine Policy Bureau Lee Dong-sik stated , “ As a result of the investigation into the poultry farm where the highly pathogenic avian influenza occurred , it was confirmed that the farm was an unlicensed operation that falsely reported the stocking of laying hens to Pocheon City .” He urged, “The relevant local government should take strict measures in accordance with regulations, and other local governments should also verify and manage the situation to prevent similar cases from occurring at poultry farms . ”

[FONT=바탕]In addition , he emphasized, “ As Pocheon City in Gyeonggi Province is the largest laying hen farming area in the country , Gyeonggi Province and Pocheon City must re-examine the quarantine measures taken so far and implement quarantine measures such as movement restrictions , disinfection , and testing more thoroughly than ever before to prevent the spread to nearby dense farming complexes . ”

[FONT=바탕]In addition , he repeatedly urged , “ Since March is a high-risk period as migratory birds begin to move north in earnest, poultry farms must strictly observe basic disease prevention guidelines, such as disinfecting hands and changing boots before entering livestock barns , and cleaning and disinfecting the inside and outside of the farm entrance and yard every day . ”[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT]


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Strengthening disease control measures to prevent further spread following the confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a laying hen farm in Gimje, Jeonbuk

2026.03.16 18:59:55 Quarantine Policy Bureau Avian Influenza Prevention Division

[FONT=바탕]The Central Disaster Management Headquarters for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza ( headed by Minister of Agriculture , Food and Rural Affairs Song Mi- ryeong , hereinafter the Headquarters ) announced on March 16 ( Mon ) that highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1 type ) was confirmed at a laying hen farm ( approximately 42,000 birds ) located in Gimje-si, Jeonbuk .

[FONT=바탕]Accordingly, on March 16 ( Mon ), a meeting of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters was held under the chairmanship of Director of the Disease Control Policy Bureau Lee Dong-sik, with the participation of relevant agencies and local governments , to review the situation regarding the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza and disease control measures, and to strengthen disease control management .[/FONT][/FONT] [TABLE="width: 946"]
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[FONT=바탕]On March 15 ( Sun ), the owner of a laying hen farm in Gimje-si, Jeonbuk , reported an increase in chicken mortality to Gimje - si , and as a result of a detailed examination, it was confirmed as highly pathogenic avian influenza on March 16 ( Mon ) . Including this outbreak , a total of 57 cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza occurred in domestic poultry farms during the winter of '25/'26 .

[FONT=바탕][FONT=맑은 고딕]* [FONT=맑은 고딕]By livestock type [FONT=맑은 고딕]: [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]➊ [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Chickens [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]38 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Laying hens [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]29 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Laying breeder [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]case [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Broiler breeder [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]7 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Native chicken [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]case [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕],[/FONT]
[FONT=맑은 고딕]➋ [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Ducks [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]15 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) Breeding [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]ducks [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]6, [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Broiler ducks [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]9, [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]➌ [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Others [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]4 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Wild geese [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]case [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Quail [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]3 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=바탕]All six cases * that occurred in March took place within existing quarantine zones , and therefore, poultry farms located within these zones need to remain vigilant and strictly implement biosecurity measures to prevent further outbreaks .[/FONT]

[FONT=바탕][FONT=맑은 고딕]* [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]March [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]by Region [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]: [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Gyeonggi [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]2 ( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Pocheon [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]2), [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Chungnam [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1 ( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Asan [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]), [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Jeonbuk [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]2 ( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Gimje [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]2), [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Gyeongbuk [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1 ( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Bonghwa [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕])[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT] [TABLE="width: 946"]
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[FONT=바탕]As soon as the H5 antigen was confirmed at a laying hen farm in Gimje, Jeonbuk on March 15 ( Sun ) , the Central Disaster and Safety Headquarters deployed an initial response team in accordance with the ' Avian Influenza Emergency Action Guidelines (SOP)' to control access , and is conducting epidemiological investigations along with the disposal of poultry at the affected farm to prevent further spread .

[FONT=바탕]In addition , to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, a standstill order has been issued for 24 hours from 1:00 AM on March 16 ( Mon ) to 1:00 AM on March 17 ( Tue ) for laying hen-related farms , facilities , and vehicles in Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province, and compliance is being checked .

[FONT=바탕]In addition , thorough inspections are being conducted on poultry farms (55 ) within the quarantine zone (~10km) of the affected farm , and all available disinfection resources are being deployed to disinfect roads around migratory bird habitats , small streams , and reservoirs nationwide , as well as access roads to poultry farms .[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT] [TABLE="width: 946"]
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[TD="bgcolor: #4949ee"][FONT=바탕][FONT=HY헤드라인M]3. [FONT=HY헤드라인M]Strengthening disease control management[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/TD]
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[FONT=바탕]The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters strengthens disease control measures as follows to prevent additional outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza .

[FONT=바탕]First , for all poultry farms (55 farms ) within the quarantine zone (~10km) related to the outbreak at the laying hen farm in Gimje, Jeonbuk, a dedicated officer will be assigned on a one-to-one basis to control the entry of people and vehicles and to carry out special management * such as disinfection .

[FONT=바탕][FONT=맑은 고딕]Pre-registration of [FONT=맑은 고딕]hazardous [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]livestock transport vehicles [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]eggs [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]feed [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]manure [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]control of entry for other vehicles [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]on-site verification of [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]registered vehicles [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]prohibition of entry of vehicles carrying [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]external personnel [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]vaccination teams [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]loading/unloading teams, etc. [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], disinfection [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]of entrants [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]and [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]goods, etc.[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=바탕]Second , a special quarantine team ( 1 from the Ministry of Agriculture , Food and Rural Affairs, 2 from the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency , and 2 from Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province ) will be dispatched to Gimje City to strengthen on-site quarantine management .[/FONT]

[FONT=바탕]Third , to prevent the influx of contaminants into poultry farms through external personnel and vehicles, the entry of external personnel ( vaccination teams, etc. ) into poultry farms in Gimje City will be completely restricted from March 16 to 31 , and special management will be implemented for laying hen farms (23 farms ) within the dense cluster and quarantine zone (3km) by restricting the removal of eggs for 10 days (March 16–March 25) .[/FONT]
[FONT=바탕]Fourth , to prevent the spread between laying hen farms in the affected area, daily monitoring is conducted on high-risk feed , egg , and manure vehicles to check compliance with disease control measures such as disinfection , and weekly environmental inspections are also conducted on vehicles and items ( pallets , footrests, etc. ) entering laying hen farms in Gimje City .[/FONT]

[FONT=바탕]Fifth , during the " Nationwide Simultaneous Disinfection Week " running until March 31 to eliminate viruses during the high-risk period, intensive disinfection is carried out at least twice a day on migratory bird habitats , poultry farms , livestock facilities , vehicles , etc.[/FONT]

[FONT=바탕][FONT=맑은 고딕]In [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]particular [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], intensive disinfection is being carried out [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]in the Gimje area [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]by deploying additional disinfection resources [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]drones [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]disinfection vehicles [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]).[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT] [TABLE="width: 946"]
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[FONT=바탕]Director of the Mobile Quarantine Policy Bureau emphasized , “ As three cases have been confirmed in Gimje City since February 23 , Jeonbuk Province and Gimje City must more thoroughly implement strengthened quarantine measures, such as restricting the entry of external personnel and vehicles , restricting the export of eggs , and operating dedicated disinfection vehicles . ”

[FONT=바탕]In addition , he ordered, “ Local governments maintaining quarantine zones nationwide should conduct self-inspections of the implementation status of quarantine measures, such as movement restrictions , disinfection , and the operation of dedicated officers, to prevent additional outbreaks at poultry farms within the quarantine zones , and if there are any deficiencies, please promptly supplement and implement them . ”

[FONT=바탕]Finally , he urged , “ As six cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza were confirmed at poultry farms in March, poultry farms nationwide must strictly implement biosecurity measures without any complacency . ”[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT]



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Press release

Strengthening disease control measures to prevent further spread following the confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a laying hen farm in Gimje, Jeonbuk

2026.03.19 08:55:33 Policy Planning Officer  

[FONT=바탕]The Central Disaster Management Headquarters for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza ( headed by Minister of Agriculture , Food and Rural Affairs Song Mi- ryeong , hereinafter the Headquarters ) announced on March 18 ( Wed ) that highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1 type ) was confirmed at a laying hen farm ( approximately 82,000 birds ) located in Gimje-si, Jeonbuk .

[FONT=바탕]Accordingly, on March 18 ( Wed ), a meeting of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters was held under the chairmanship of Director of the Disease Control Policy Bureau Lee Dong-sik, with the participation of relevant agencies and local governments , to review the situation regarding the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza and disease control measures, and to strengthen disease control management .[/FONT][/FONT] [TABLE="width: 946"]
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[TD="bgcolor: #4949ee"][FONT=바탕][FONT=HY헤드라인M]1. [FONT=HY헤드라인M]Situation of Occurrence[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/TD]
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[FONT=바탕]On March 17 ( Tue ), the owner of a laying hen farm in Gimje-si, Jeonbuk , reported an increase in chicken mortality to Gimje - si , and as a result of a detailed examination, it was confirmed as highly pathogenic avian influenza on March 18 ( Wed ) . Including this outbreak , a total of 58 cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza occurred in domestic poultry farms during the winter of '25/'26 .

[FONT=바탕][FONT=맑은 고딕]* [FONT=맑은 고딕]By livestock type [FONT=맑은 고딕]: [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]➊ [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Chickens [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]39 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Laying hens [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]30 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Laying breeder [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]case [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Broiler breeder [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]7 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Native chicken [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]case [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕],[/FONT]
[FONT=맑은 고딕]➋ [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Ducks [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]15 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) Breeding [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]ducks [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]6, [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Broiler ducks [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]9, [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]➌ [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Others [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]4 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Wild geese [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]case [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Quail [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]3 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=바탕]With outbreaks confirmed in poultry farms in March due to the recent northward migration of migratory birds and other factors , and considering past cases since March , there is a risk of additional outbreaks. Therefore, poultry farms nationwide need to remain vigilant and strictly implement biosecurity measures to prevent further outbreaks .[/FONT]

[FONT=바탕][FONT=맑은 고딕]* [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Monthly occurrence status in 2026 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]: (January [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]10 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]→ [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕](February [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]13 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]→ [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕](March [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]7 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=바탕][FONT=맑은 고딕]* [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]* [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Occurred in [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]March [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]– [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]May [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]in the past [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]: ('23 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]March [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]2 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]April [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]4 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]('24 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]May [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]case [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]'25 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]March [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]8 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]April [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]4 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT] [TABLE="width: 946"]
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[FONT=바탕]As soon as the H5 antigen was confirmed at a laying hen farm in Gimje, Jeonbuk on March 17 ( Tue ) , the Central Disaster and Safety Headquarters deployed an initial response team in accordance with the ' Avian Influenza Emergency Action Guidelines (SOP)' to control access and is conducting epidemiological investigations along with the disposal of poultry at the affected farm to prevent further spread .

[FONT=바탕]In addition , to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, a standstill order has been issued for 24 hours from 01:00 on March 18 ( Wed ) to 01:00 on March 19 ( Thu ) for laying hen-related farms , facilities , and vehicles in Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province , and compliance is being checked .

[FONT=바탕]In addition , thorough inspections are being conducted on poultry farms (49 ) within the quarantine zone (~10km) of the affected farm , and all available disinfection resources are being deployed to disinfect roads around migratory bird habitats , small streams , and reservoirs nationwide , as well as access roads to poultry farms .[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT] [TABLE="width: 946"]
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[FONT=바탕]The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters strengthens disease control measures as follows to prevent additional outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza .

[FONT=바탕]First , for all poultry farms (49 ) within the quarantine zone (~10km) related to the outbreak at the laying hen farm in Gimje, Jeonbuk , a dedicated officer will be assigned on a one-to-one basis to control the entry of people and vehicles and to carry out special management * such as disinfection .

[FONT=바탕][FONT=맑은 고딕]Pre-registration of [FONT=맑은 고딕]hazardous [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]livestock transport vehicles [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]eggs [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]feed [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]manure [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]control of entry for other vehicles [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]on-site verification of [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]registered vehicles [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]prohibition of entry of vehicles carrying [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]external personnel [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]vaccination teams [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]loading/unloading teams, etc. [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], disinfection [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]of entrants [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]and [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]goods, etc.[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=바탕]Second , to prevent further spread , additional relevant experts will be dispatched to strengthen on-site disease control management in addition to the special disease control team currently dispatched to Gimje ( 1 from the Ministry of Agriculture , Food and Rural Affairs, 2 from the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency , and 2 from Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province ) .[/FONT]

[FONT=바탕]Third , measures will be taken to detect infected animals early by shortening the inspection cycle (5 days → 3 days ) for poultry farms in the Gimje quarantine area (~3km) .[/FONT]
[FONT=바탕]Fourth , to prevent the influx of contaminants into poultry farms through external personnel and vehicles, the entry of external personnel (vaccination teams, etc.) into farms within the quarantine zone (~3km) of Gimje City will be completely restricted from March 16 to 31 , and the removal of eggs from laying hen farms within the quarantine zone (3km) will be restricted for 10 days (March 16 to March 25) and continuously managed under special measures .[/FONT]

[FONT=바탕]Fifth , to prevent the spread between laying hen farms in the affected area, daily monitoring is conducted on high-risk feed , egg , and manure vehicles to check compliance with disease control measures such as disinfection , and weekly environmental inspections are also conducted on vehicles and items ( pallets , footrests, etc. ) entering laying hen farms in Gimje City .[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT] [TABLE="width: 946"]
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[FONT=바탕]Director of the Disease Control Policy Bureau, Lee Dong -sik , requested, “ As consecutive outbreaks have recently been confirmed at poultry farms in Gimje City, I ask that Jeonbuk Province and Gimje City mobilize all available personnel and resources to respond with all-out effort to prevent the spread . ”

[FONT=바탕]In particular , he emphasized , “ As there are concerns that the contamination level in the Gimje area, where there have been many recent outbreaks, is likely to be quite high, Jeonbuk Province and Gimje City must strictly control the entry of vehicles and people into quarantine areas , and thoroughly disinfect areas around farms and roads . ”

[FONT=바탕]Finally , he urged, “ As winter migratory birds have recently moved northward and their range of movement has expanded, increasing the risk of additional outbreaks , poultry farms nationwide should strictly implement biosecurity measures such as controlling the entry of people and vehicles and disinfection . ”[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT]


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Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 confirmed in broiler ducks in Sanseo-myeon, Jangsu-gun, Jeollabuk-do
Highly pathogenic AI (H5N1) confirmed at broiler duck farm in Jangsu… Eighth case this winter in the province
Reporter Shin Hyun-gil nr0605@nuriilbo.com
Posted 2026.03.22 10:30:09

(Nuri Ilbo) Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province announced on the 21st that the H5 antigen detected at a broiler duck farm in Sanseo-myeon, Jangsu-gun, was finally confirmed as highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) following a detailed examination. This case is the eighth highly pathogenic AI case in the province this winter and the 60th confirmed case nationwide.

※ Occurrence Status (September 12, 2025 onwards): 60 cases (Gyeonggi 14, Jeonnam 11, Chungnam 10, Chungbuk 9, Jeonbuk 8, Gyeongbuk 5, Gwangju·Gyeongnam·Sejong 1)

Immediately after the H5 antigen was confirmed at the farm, an initial response team was deployed, access to the farm was restricted, and an epidemiological investigation was conducted. Currently, 12,000 meat ducks being raised are being culled.

To prevent further spread, the province has designated a 10km radius around the affected farm as a quarantine zone and is conducting movement restrictions, thorough inspections, and intensive disinfection at 31 poultry farms within the area. Dedicated disinfection vehicles have been deployed to the quarantine zone to strengthen disinfection of farm entrances, exits, and major thoroughfares.

In addition, control checkpoints will be established and operated for broiler ducks within the protected area, and a comprehensive inspection will be conducted on duck farms of the same affiliate. For farms within the quarantine zone, a dedicated official will be assigned on a one-to-one basis to manage and ensure that thorough washing and disinfection are carried out when livestock vehicles enter. We plan to implement further strengthened quarantine measures.

Lee Jae-wook, head of the Animal Quarantine Division of Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province, urged, “With the recent continued outbreaks of avian influenza in the province, the quarantine situation is very serious. To prevent further spread, livestock industry workers must strictly adhere to quarantine guidelines, including disinfecting vehicles and personnel entering farms, replacing boots, and disinfecting the inside and outside of livestock barns daily.”

In addition, they emphasized, “If suspected symptoms of highly pathogenic avian influenza appear in poultry, such as increased mortality, decreased egg production, or reduced feed intake, please report it immediately to the quarantine authorities.”

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Press release

All-out effort to prevent further outbreaks following the occurrence of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a broiler duck farm in Muan, Jeonnam.

2026.03.19 18:53:29 Quarantine Policy Bureau Avian Influenza Prevention Division

[FONT=바탕]The Central Disaster Management Headquarters for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza ( headed by Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Song Mi-ryeong , hereinafter the Headquarters ) announced on Thursday, March 19 , that highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1 type ) was confirmed at a broiler duck farm ( approximately 15,000 ducks ) located in Muan, South Jeolla Province .

[FONT=바탕]Accordingly, on March 19 ( Thu ), a meeting of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters was held under the chairmanship of Director of the Disease Control Policy Bureau Lee Dong-sik, with the participation of relevant agencies and local governments , to review the situation regarding the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza and disease control measures, and to strengthen disease control management .[/FONT][/FONT] [TABLE="width: 946"]
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[TD="bgcolor: #4949ee"][FONT=바탕][FONT=HY헤드라인M]1. [FONT=HY헤드라인M]Situation of Occurrence[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/TD]
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[FONT=바탕]During a regular surveillance inspection of a broiler duck farm in Muan, Jeonnam, H5 avian influenza antigens were detected, and as a result of a detailed examination , it was confirmed as highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1 type ) on March 19 ( Thu ) . Including this outbreak, 59 cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza occurred in domestic poultry farms during the winter of '25/'26 .

[FONT=바탕][FONT=맑은 고딕]* [FONT=맑은 고딕]By livestock type [FONT=맑은 고딕]: [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]➊ [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Chickens [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]39 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Laying hens [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]30 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Laying breeders [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]case [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Broiler breeders [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]7 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Native chickens [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]case [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕],[/FONT]
[FONT=맑은 고딕]➋ [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Ducks [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]16 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) Breeding [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]ducks [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]6, [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Broiler ducks [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]10, [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]➌ [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Others [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]4 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Wild geese [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]case [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Quails [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]3 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=바탕]According to the results of the winter migratory bird habitat survey in March ( in cooperation with the Ministry of Climate ) , the population of ducks * was confirmed to be similar in scale to that of March of last year, so poultry farms nationwide need to remain vigilant and strictly implement biosecurity measures to prevent further outbreaks .[/FONT]

[FONT=바탕][FONT=맑은 고딕]It was confirmed that approximately [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]426,000 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]ducks [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]inhabit [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]the country as of March [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]2026.[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT] [TABLE="width: 946"]
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[FONT=바탕]Immediately after the H5 antigen was confirmed at a broiler duck farm in Muan, South Jeolla Province on March 19 ( Thu ) , the Central Disaster and Safety Headquarters deployed an initial response team to control access in accordance with the ' Avian Influenza Emergency Action Guidelines (SOP) , ' and is conducting epidemiological investigations along with culling at the affected farm to prevent further spread .

[FONT=바탕]In addition , to prevent further spread, a standstill order has been issued for 24 hours from 13:00 on March 19 (Thu) to 13:00 on March 20 (Fri), covering the affected area of ​​Jeollanam - do and duck - related farms , facilities , and vehicles of the affected affiliates , and compliance is being monitored .

[FONT=바탕]In addition , detailed inspections are being conducted on 28 poultry farms within the quarantine zone (~10km) of the affected farm , and all available disinfection resources are being deployed to disinfect roads and access roads to poultry farms around migratory bird habitats , small streams , and reservoirs nationwide .[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT] [TABLE="width: 946"]
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[TD="bgcolor: #4949ee"][FONT=바탕][FONT=HY헤드라인M]3. [FONT=HY헤드라인M]Strengthening disease control measures[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/TD]
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[FONT=바탕]The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters strengthens disease control measures as follows to prevent highly pathogenic avian influenza and further outbreaks .

[FONT=바탕]First , detailed inspections (March 19–April 2) will be conducted on duck farms (183 ) located in Jeollanam-do and duck contract farms (100 ) of affiliated companies where the outbreak occurred , in order to promptly confirm whether there are any infected individuals .

[FONT=바탕]Second , a ' Mass Disinfection Day ' will be designated to intensively disinfect livestock transport vehicles and supplies belonging to the affected duck affiliates , and environmental inspections (March 19–March 31) will be conducted on livestock transport vehicles ( eggs , rice hulls , feed , manure, etc. ) and supplies ( egg trays , pallets, etc. ) that have a high risk of transmitting highly pathogenic avian influenza virus .

[FONT=바탕]Third , for all poultry farms (28 ) within the quarantine zone (~10km) related to the outbreak at the broiler duck farm in Muan, Jeonnam, a dedicated officer will be assigned on a one-to-one basis to control the entry of people and vehicles and to carry out special management * such as disinfection .[/FONT]

[FONT=바탕][FONT=맑은 고딕]Pre-registration of [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]hazardous [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]livestock transport vehicles [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]eggs [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]feed [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]manure [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]control of entry for other vehicles [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]on-site verification of [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]registered vehicles [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]prohibition of entry of vehicles carrying [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]external personnel [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]vaccination teams [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]loading/unloading teams, etc. [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], disinfection [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]of entrants [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]and [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]goods, etc.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=바탕]Fourth , to enhance the effectiveness of disease prevention education for foreign workers employed at poultry farms nationwide, real-time video education * will be conducted to ensure that foreign workers strictly adhere to disease prevention rules .[/FONT]

[FONT=바탕][FONT=맑은 고딕]Training on key disease prevention guidelines through simultaneous interpretation [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]by professional interpreters [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]in [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]7 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]national languages [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]​​( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Nepal [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Thai [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Chinese [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Myanmar [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Vietnamese [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Cambodian [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], and [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]English [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕])[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT] [TABLE="width: 946"]
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[FONT=바탕]Director of the Quarantine Policy Bureau Lee Dong-sik emphasized , “ As highly pathogenic avian influenza has occurred for the first time this season at a poultry farm in the Muan region of South Jeolla Province , South Jeolla Province and Muan County must conduct internal inspections to ensure that the quarantine measures they have been pursuing have been properly implemented , and must carry out quarantine measures such as movement control , disinfection , and testing more thoroughly than ever to prevent further outbreaks . ”

[FONT=바탕]In addition , they requested that “ local governments nationwide meticulously implement relevant procedures, such as prior reporting of stocking , environmental inspections, and checks , to ensure that there are no cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza occurring at duck farms pursuing restocking after the duck farming restrictions . ”

[FONT=바탕]In addition , he reiterated his request that “ since the results of the winter migratory bird survey in March confirmed that a large number of ducks inhabit the country, poultry farms nationwide must strictly implement quarantine measures, such as controlling the entry of people and vehicles and disinfection . ”[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT]

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Highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed at a broiler duck farm in Jangsu, Jeonbuk; all-out efforts to prevent spread through intensive management in the affected city and county

2026.03.21 18:38:00 Quarantine Policy Bureau Avian Influenza Prevention Division

[FONT=바탕]The Central Disaster Management Headquarters for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza ( headed by Minister of Agriculture , Food and Rural Affairs Song Mi-ryeong , hereinafter the Headquarters ) announced on Saturday , March 21 , that highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1 type ) was confirmed at a broiler duck farm ( approximately 12,500 ducks ) located in Jangsu , Jeonbuk .

[FONT=바탕]Accordingly, it was announced that on March 21 ( Sat ), a meeting of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters would be held, presided over by Director General of the Quarantine Policy Bureau Lee Dong-sik, with the participation of relevant agencies and local governments , to review the situation regarding the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza and quarantine measures, and to strengthen quarantine management .[/FONT][/FONT] [TABLE="width: 946"]
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[TD="bgcolor: #4949ee"][FONT=바탕][FONT=HY헤드라인M]1. [FONT=HY헤드라인M]Situation of Occurrence[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/TD]
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[FONT=바탕]During a regular surveillance inspection of a broiler duck farm in Jangsu, Jeonbuk, H5 avian influenza antigens were detected, and as a result of a detailed examination , it was confirmed as highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1 type ) on March 21 ( Sat ) . Including this outbreak, 60 cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza have occurred in domestic poultry farms during the winter of '25/'26 .

[FONT=바탕][FONT=맑은 고딕]* [FONT=맑은 고딕]By livestock type [FONT=맑은 고딕]: [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]➊ [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Chickens [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]39 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Laying hens [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]30 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Laying breeder [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]case [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Broiler breeder [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]7 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Native chicken [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]case [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕],[/FONT]
[FONT=맑은 고딕]➋ [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Ducks [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]17 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) Breeding [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]ducks [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]6, [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Broiler ducks [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]11, [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]➌ [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Others [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]4 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Wild geese [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]case [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Quails [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]3 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=바탕]As highly pathogenic avian influenza has recently occurred at a broiler duck farm in Jeonbuk following the outbreak in Jeonnam, poultry farms nationwide need to remain vigilant and strictly implement biosecurity measures to prevent further outbreaks .[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT] [TABLE="width: 946"]
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[FONT=바탕]Immediately after the H5 antigen was confirmed at a broiler duck farm in Jangsu, Jeonbuk on Saturday , March 21 , the Central Disaster and Safety Headquarters deployed an initial response team to control access in accordance with the ' Avian Influenza Emergency Action Guidelines (SOP),' and is conducting epidemiological investigations along with culling at the affected farm to prevent further spread .

[FONT=바탕]In addition , to prevent further spread, a standstill order was issued for 24 hours from 14:00 on March 21 (Sat) to 14:00 on March 22 (Sun), covering the affected area, Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province, two adjacent cities and counties in Gyeongnam ( Geochang and Hamyang ) , as well as duck - related farms , facilities , and vehicles of the affected affiliates , and compliance is being monitored .

[FONT=바탕]In addition , thorough inspections are being conducted on 31 poultry farms within the quarantine zone (~10km) of the affected farm , and all available disinfection resources are being deployed to disinfect roads and access roads to poultry farms around migratory bird habitats , small streams , and reservoirs nationwide .[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT] [TABLE="width: 946"]
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[TD="bgcolor: #4949ee"][FONT=바탕][FONT=HY헤드라인M]3. [FONT=HY헤드라인M]Strengthening disease control measures[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/TD]
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[FONT=바탕]The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters strengthens disease control measures as follows to prevent highly pathogenic avian influenza and further outbreaks .

[FONT=바탕]First , detailed inspections (March 22–April 3) will be conducted on duck farms (110 ) located in Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province and duck contract farms (145 ) of affiliated companies where the outbreak occurred, in order to promptly confirm whether there are any infected individuals .

[FONT=바탕]Second , conduct disease control inspections (March 22–April 3) on disease-vulnerable farms (50 farms ) among the duck contract farms of the affected affiliates , and if any deficiencies are identified, prompt corrective measures will be taken .

[FONT=바탕]Third , a ‘ Mass Disinfection Day ’ will be designated to intensively disinfect livestock transport vehicles and supplies belonging to the affected affiliates , and environmental inspections (March 22–March 31) will be conducted on livestock transport vehicles ( eggs , rice hulls , feed , manure, etc. ) and supplies ( egg trays , pallets, etc. ) that have a high risk of transmitting highly pathogenic avian influenza virus .[/FONT]
[FONT=바탕]Fourth , measures will be taken to prevent the spread by further strengthening the inspection of restocking duck farms in affected cities and counties nationwide from the existing Level 2 inspection to Level 3 .[/FONT]
[FONT=바탕][FONT=맑은 고딕]* [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Disease Control Inspections: [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Previous [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Level [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]2: 1st inspection by City [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]/County [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]2nd [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]by [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Animal [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Quarantine and Inspection Agency [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]→ [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Enhanced ) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Level [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]3 : 1st inspection [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]by City [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]/ [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]County [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]2nd [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]by [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]City /Province [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]3rd by Animal [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Quarantine and Inspection Agency [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]/ [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]If [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]non-compliance is confirmed, [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]inspection starts again from Level [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1.[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=바탕]Fifth , in order to eliminate viruses during the high-risk period, we will continue to promote active participation in disinfection at poultry farms in cooperation with local governments and producer organizations during the " National Simultaneous Disinfection Week " running until March 31 , and conduct intensive disinfection at least twice a day on migratory bird habitats , poultry farms , livestock facilities , vehicles , etc.[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT] [TABLE="width: 946"]
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[FONT=바탕]Director of the Disease Control Policy Bureau Lee Dong-sik requested , “ As highly pathogenic avian influenza has recently occurred at duck farms in Jeonnam and Jeonbuk , local governments nationwide should seamlessly implement disease control measures, such as surveillance and inspection of duck farms within their jurisdictions , and continuously provide guidance and promotion to ensure that poultry farms strictly adhere to key disease control guidelines . ”

[FONT=바탕]In addition , they urged , “ Since there is a risk of outbreaks in any region of the country , please thoroughly implement basic biosecurity measures, such as controlling the entry of people and vehicles into farms and disinfection, until the outbreak situation is resolved . ”[/FONT][/FONT]



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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

[FONT=한양신명조][FONT=바탕]The Central Disaster Management Headquarters [FONT=바탕]for [FONT=바탕]Infectious Diseases of Livestock [FONT=바탕]( [/FONT][FONT=바탕]Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza [/FONT][FONT=바탕](AI), [/FONT][FONT=바탕]African Swine Fever [/FONT][FONT=바탕](ASF), Foot [/FONT][FONT=바탕]-and-Mouth Disease [/FONT][FONT=바탕]) [/FONT][FONT=바탕]( [/FONT][FONT=바탕]Headquarters Director: Song Mi-ryeong, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs [/FONT][FONT=바탕], [/FONT][FONT=바탕]hereinafter the Headquarters [/FONT][FONT=바탕]) [/FONT][FONT=바탕]has extended [/FONT][FONT=바탕]the special quarantine measures period for highly pathogenic avian influenza until [/FONT][FONT=바탕]April [/FONT][FONT=바탕]15 , [/FONT][FONT=바탕]as the situation is assessed as having a risk of highly pathogenic [/FONT][FONT=바탕]avian [/FONT][FONT=바탕]influenza outbreaks [/FONT][FONT=바탕]* [/FONT][FONT=바탕], and continues to implement strengthened quarantine measures centered on high-risk areas [/FONT][FONT=바탕].[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=한양신명조][FONT=맑은 고딕]* [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Detection of wild birds in Cheorwon, Gangwon [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕](March 24), [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]occurrence of suspected cases at a laying hen farm in Iksan, Jeonbuk [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕](March 31), [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]etc.[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=한양신명조][FONT=바탕]In addition, the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure [/FONT][FONT=바탕]Headquarters announced that it [/FONT][FONT=바탕]plans to conclude [/FONT][FONT=바탕]the special quarantine measures period for African Swine Fever [/FONT][FONT=바탕]and Foot-and-Mouth Disease on [/FONT][FONT=바탕]March [/FONT][FONT=바탕]31 [/FONT][FONT=바탕], but will continue quarantine management [/FONT][FONT=바탕]by strengthening African Swine Fever control measures, such as [/FONT][FONT=바탕]capturing [/FONT][FONT=바탕]and [/FONT][FONT=바탕]searching for wild boars and disinfecting [/FONT][FONT=바탕]and inspecting [/FONT][FONT=바탕]farms, [/FONT][FONT=바탕]and by continuously monitoring Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccinations in preparation for the spring farming season [/FONT][FONT=바탕].[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT] [TABLE="width: 946"]
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[TD="bgcolor: #4949ee"][FONT=한양신명조][FONT=HY헤드라인M]1. [FONT=HY헤드라인M]Highly pathogenic avian influenza [FONT=HY헤드라인M](AI)[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/TD]
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[FONT=한양신명조][FONT=바탕]During this winter [FONT=바탕](2025/2026 [FONT=바탕]season [FONT=바탕]) , there have been [/FONT][FONT=바탕]60 [/FONT][FONT=바탕]cases [/FONT][FONT=바탕]* [/FONT][FONT=바탕]of highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry farms [/FONT][FONT=바탕]and [/FONT][FONT=바탕]63 [/FONT][FONT=바탕]cases [/FONT][FONT=바탕]** [/FONT][FONT=바탕]in wild birds [/FONT][FONT=바탕]so far [/FONT][FONT=바탕].[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=한양신명조][FONT=맑은 고딕]* [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Status of outbreaks at poultry farms [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Total [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]60 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]): [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Gyeonggi [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]14 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Chungbuk [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]9, [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Chungnam [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]10, [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Jeonbuk [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]8, [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Jeonnam [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]11, [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Gyeongbuk [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]5 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Gyeongnam [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1, [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Gwangju [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Sejong [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=한양신명조][FONT=맑은 고딕]** [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Wild Bird Detection Status [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Total [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]63 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) : [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Gyeonggi [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]6 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Gangwon [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]9, [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Chungbuk [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1, [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Chungnam [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]14, [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Jeonbuk [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]6 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Jeonnam [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]7, [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Gyeongbuk [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]3, [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Gyeongnam [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]5, [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Jeju [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]4, [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Seoul [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]4, [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Busan [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]2, [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Incheon [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1, [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Gwangju [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=한양신명조][FONT=바탕]During this winter season , [/FONT][FONT=바탕]the incidence of highly pathogenic avian influenza surged globally, including in Europe [/FONT][FONT=바탕]. [/FONT][FONT=바탕]In Korea, the first [/FONT][FONT=바탕]outbreak [/FONT][FONT=바탕]was confirmed on [/FONT][FONT=바탕]September 12, [/FONT][FONT=바탕]approximately one month earlier than in previous years [/FONT][FONT=바탕], and the risk of infection increased significantly as the number of highly pathogenic avian influenza detections [/FONT][FONT=바탕]in [/FONT][FONT=바탕]wild birds [/FONT][FONT=바탕]increased and [/FONT][FONT=바탕]the detection areas expanded [/FONT][FONT=바탕]. Furthermore, difficult disease control conditions persisted compared to previous years, with [/FONT][FONT=바탕]three [/FONT][FONT=바탕]serotypes [/FONT][FONT=바탕](H5N1, H5N6, and H5N9) [/FONT][FONT=바탕]detected for the first time in the country and the infectivity of the virus [/FONT][FONT=바탕]analyzed [/FONT][FONT=바탕]to [/FONT][FONT=바탕]be [/FONT][FONT=바탕]more [/FONT][FONT=바탕]than [/FONT][FONT=바탕]10 [/FONT][FONT=바탕]times higher than before [/FONT][FONT=바탕].[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=한양신명조][FONT=맑은 고딕]* [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Status of cases in Europe [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]based on date of occurrence [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]): ( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]September [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]2024 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]– [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]February [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]2025 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) 415 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]→ ( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]September [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]2025 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]– [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]February [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]2026 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) 676 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕](+63%)[/FONT][/FONT]


[FONT=한양신명조][FONT=맑은 고딕]** [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Number of detections in wild birds also increased compared to last year [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕](43 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]→ [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]63 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]and detection areas increased [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]30 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cities/counties/districts [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]→ [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]39 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕])[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=한양신명조][FONT=바탕]Under these circumstances, the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters did not rely solely on farm reports but strengthened its active surveillance system, including detailed farm inspections [/FONT][FONT=바탕]and intensive inspections of [/FONT][FONT=바탕]high-risk areas, to detect [/FONT][FONT=바탕]22 [/FONT][FONT=바탕]out of [/FONT][FONT=바탕]60 [/FONT][FONT=바탕]cases [/FONT][FONT=바탕](37%) at [/FONT][FONT=바탕]poultry farms [/FONT][FONT=바탕]early and respond preemptively, thereby minimizing further spread [/FONT][FONT=바탕].[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=한양신명조][FONT=바탕]Although [/FONT][FONT=바탕]the risk of outbreaks has decreased somewhat due to factors such as [/FONT][FONT=바탕]the decline in population caused by migratory birds moving northward [/FONT][FONT=바탕]* , [/FONT][FONT=바탕]there is a possibility of sporadic additional outbreaks in high-risk areas [/FONT][FONT=바탕], [/FONT][FONT=바탕]considering [/FONT][FONT=바탕]past cases [/FONT][FONT=바탕]** [/FONT][FONT=바탕]. [/FONT][FONT=바탕]Accordingly, the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters [/FONT][FONT=바탕]plans to extend the special quarantine measures period until [/FONT][FONT=바탕]April [/FONT][FONT=바탕]15 and maintain [/FONT][FONT=바탕]the [/FONT][FONT=바탕]' [/FONT][FONT=바탕]Severe [/FONT][FONT=바탕]' level [/FONT][FONT=바탕]in areas with a high risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza [/FONT][FONT=바탕](7 [/FONT][FONT=바탕]cities and provinces [/FONT][FONT=바탕]) [/FONT][FONT=바탕]*** [/FONT][FONT=바탕], while [/FONT][FONT=바탕]continuing strengthened quarantine management including [/FONT][FONT=바탕]thorough disinfection [/FONT][FONT=바탕], [/FONT][FONT=바탕]testing [/FONT][FONT=바탕], [/FONT][FONT=바탕]access control [/FONT][FONT=바탕], and [/FONT][FONT=바탕]three- stage inspections [/FONT][FONT=바탕]before stocking [/FONT][FONT=바탕].[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=한양신명조][FONT=맑은 고딕]* [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Migratory Bird Habitat Survey Results [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Climate Department [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]): (February [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1.33 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]million [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]→ [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕](March [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]670,000 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]△ [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]50.1 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]%)[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=한양신명조][FONT=맑은 고딕]** [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Occurred [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]in past [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]March [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]– [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]May [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]: ('23) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]March [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]2 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], April [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]4 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]('24) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]May [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]case [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], ('25) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]March [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]8 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]April [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]4 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=한양신명조][FONT=맑은 고딕]The 7 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cities and provinces [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Gyeonggi [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Chungnam [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Chungbuk [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Gyeongbuk [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Jeonbuk [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Jeonnam [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], and [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Sejong [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]where movement restrictions in quarantine zones remain in place [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]have high laying hen populations [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]and [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]have a history of [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]outbreaks [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]in March [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]and [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]April [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]of last year , [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]are being adjusted to the [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]' [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Caution [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]' level; however, the [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]remaining [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]10 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cities and provinces will maintain their disease control readiness, including the operation of situation rooms [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]surveillance [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]and [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]testing [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]and key disinfection facilities.[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=한양신명조][FONT=바탕]In addition, to prevent further outbreaks , we will strengthen disease control management by extending [/FONT][FONT=바탕]the currently enforced administrative orders [/FONT][FONT=바탕](11 [/FONT][FONT=바탕]cases [/FONT][FONT=바탕]) and [/FONT][FONT=바탕]public notices [/FONT][FONT=바탕](8 [/FONT][FONT=바탕]cases [/FONT][FONT=바탕]) [/FONT][FONT=바탕]* [/FONT][FONT=바탕], as well as [/FONT][FONT=바탕]the nationwide intensive disinfection week** centered on high-risk areas, [/FONT][FONT=바탕]until [/FONT][FONT=바탕]April [/FONT][FONT=바탕]15. [/FONT][FONT=바탕]Furthermore [/FONT][FONT=바탕], we plan to conduct multifaceted guidance and publicity to strengthen biosecurity measures [/FONT][FONT=바탕]at poultry farms, including disinfection and management plans for farm machinery [/FONT][FONT=바탕]and [/FONT][FONT=바탕]equipment [/FONT][FONT=바탕]for [/FONT][FONT=바탕]farms [/FONT][FONT=바탕]engaged [/FONT][FONT=바탕]in both farming and poultry [/FONT][FONT=바탕]in preparation for the spring season [/FONT][FONT=바탕].[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=한양신명조][FONT=맑은 고딕]* [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Administrative Order [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) Restrictions on entry of [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]livestock personnel [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]and [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]vehicles into migratory bird habitats [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]prohibition of egg transport vehicles into poultry farms, etc. [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Notice [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) Verification [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]and [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]storage [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]of disinfection certificates for livestock vehicles [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]two- [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]stage disinfection [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]of vehicles entering farms [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]prohibition of shared equipment use, etc.[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=한양신명조][FONT=맑은 고딕]** [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Considering migratory bird movements [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]disinfection [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]of poultry farm access roads, etc., [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]will be [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]doubled [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]once [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]a [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]day [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]→ [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]at least [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]twice [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]a [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]day [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕])[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT] [TABLE="width: 946"]
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[TD="bgcolor: #4949ee"][FONT=한양신명조][FONT=HY헤드라인M]2. [FONT=HY헤드라인M]African Swine Fever [FONT=HY헤드라인M](ASF)[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/TD]
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[FONT=한양신명조][FONT=바탕]African swine fever [FONT=바탕]has occurred in a total of [FONT=바탕]24 [FONT=바탕]cases [/FONT][FONT=바탕]* over [/FONT][FONT=바탕]60 [/FONT][FONT=바탕]days, [/FONT][FONT=바탕]from [/FONT][FONT=바탕]the first outbreak in Gangneung, Gangwon Province on [/FONT][FONT=바탕]January [/FONT][FONT=바탕]16 of this year to Hampyeong [/FONT][FONT=바탕], [/FONT][FONT=바탕]Jeonnam Province [/FONT][FONT=바탕]on [/FONT][FONT=바탕]March [/FONT][FONT=바탕]16 [/FONT][FONT=바탕].[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=한양신명조][FONT=맑은 고딕]* [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Occurrence Status [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Total [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]24 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]): [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Gangwon [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]2 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Gyeonggi [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]7, [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Jeonnam [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]4, [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Jeonbuk [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]2, [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Chungnam [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]3, [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Gyeongnam [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]5 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Gyeongbuk [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1[/FONT][/FONT]

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

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

[FONT=한양신명조][FONT=바탕]To prevent the recurrence of African Swine Fever, the Central Disaster and [/FONT][FONT=바탕]Safety Countermeasure Headquarters plans to prepare and implement measures [/FONT][FONT=바탕]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 [/FONT][FONT=바탕]the entry of foreign workers and the management of illegal livestock products during [/FONT][FONT=바탕]April [/FONT][FONT=바탕]. [/FONT][FONT=바탕]In [/FONT][FONT=바탕]addition, [/FONT][FONT=바탕]management [/FONT][FONT=바탕]of [/FONT][FONT=바탕]wild [/FONT][FONT=바탕]boars [/FONT][FONT=바탕], [/FONT][FONT=바탕]such [/FONT][FONT=바탕]as [/FONT][FONT=바탕]searching [/FONT][FONT=바탕]for [/FONT][FONT=바탕]and [/FONT][FONT=바탕]capturing them [/FONT][FONT=바탕]in preparation for [/FONT][FONT=바탕]the spring birthing season [/FONT][FONT=바탕]( [/FONT][FONT=바탕]in cooperation with the Ministry of Climate Change [/FONT][FONT=바탕]) , [/FONT][FONT=바탕]will be strengthened, and disease control measures will continue, such as [/FONT][FONT=바탕]intensive disinfection [/FONT][FONT=바탕]around pig farms and [/FONT][FONT=바탕]major [/FONT][FONT=바탕]roads [/FONT][FONT=바탕], and [/FONT][FONT=바탕]inspections of farms vulnerable to disease [/FONT][FONT=바탕].[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT] [TABLE="width: 946"]
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[TD="bgcolor: #4949ee"][FONT=한양신명조][FONT=HY헤드라인M]3. [FONT=HY헤드라인M]Foot-and-Mouth Disease [FONT=HY헤드라인M](FMD)[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/TD]
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[FONT=한양신명조][FONT=바탕]As a total of [FONT=바탕]three [FONT=바탕]cases of foot-and-mouth disease occurred [FONT=바탕]in Ganghwa-gun, Incheon and Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do since [/FONT][FONT=바탕]January [/FONT][FONT=바탕]30 [/FONT][FONT=바탕]of [/FONT][FONT=바탕]this year, emergency vaccinations in the affected [/FONT][FONT=바탕]and adjacent cities and counties, as well as [/FONT][FONT=바탕]mass vaccinations of cattle [/FONT][FONT=바탕]and goats [/FONT][FONT=바탕]nationwide, [/FONT][FONT=바탕]were completed early [/FONT][FONT=바탕], and [/FONT][FONT=바탕]there have been no additional outbreaks since [/FONT][FONT=바탕]February [/FONT][FONT=바탕]28 [/FONT][FONT=바탕].[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=한양신명조][FONT=맑은 고딕]* [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Emergency Vaccination , ~Feb [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]. [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]27) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1,957 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]households [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]in [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Incheon [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Gimpo [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Goyang [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Paju [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Yangju [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]and [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Seoul [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]292,000 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]heads [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Mass Vaccination [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], Feb. 20 – Mar. 15 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]96,000 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]households [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]nationwide [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]4,162,000 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]heads[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=한양신명조][FONT=바탕]Foot-and-mouth disease is expected to stabilize in early [/FONT][FONT=바탕]April , [/FONT][FONT=바탕]after [/FONT][FONT=바탕]the antibody formation period [/FONT][FONT=바탕](3 [/FONT][FONT=바탕]weeks [/FONT][FONT=바탕]) [/FONT][FONT=바탕]. [/FONT][FONT=바탕]The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters plans to continue disease control measures in [/FONT][FONT=바탕]April [/FONT][FONT=바탕], including surveillance [/FONT][FONT=바탕]and disinfection [/FONT][FONT=바탕]of areas affected by foot-and-mouth disease, [/FONT][FONT=바탕]as well as intensive management of insufficiently vaccinated animals through [/FONT][FONT=바탕]vaccination monitoring [/FONT][FONT=바탕].[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT] [TABLE="width: 946"]
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[TD="bgcolor: #4949ee"][FONT=한양신명조][FONT=HY헤드라인M]4. [FONT=HY헤드라인M]Important Notes[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/TD]
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[FONT=한양신명조][FONT=바탕]Park Jeong-hoon, Director General of Food Policy at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, stated [FONT=바탕], [FONT=바탕]“ We plan [FONT=바탕]to maintain a nationwide emergency response system by extending the special quarantine measures period for [/FONT][FONT=바탕]highly pathogenic avian influenza until [/FONT][FONT=바탕]April [/FONT][FONT=바탕]15 [/FONT][FONT=바탕], [/FONT][FONT=바탕]while continuing [/FONT][FONT=바탕]to implement [/FONT][FONT=바탕]strengthened quarantine management by maintaining the [/FONT][FONT=바탕]‘ [/FONT][FONT=바탕]severe [/FONT][FONT=바탕]’ level [/FONT][FONT=바탕]in [/FONT][FONT=바탕]seven [/FONT][FONT=바탕]high-risk cities and provinces, [/FONT][FONT=바탕]” and [/FONT][FONT=바탕]emphasized, [/FONT][FONT=바탕]“ [/FONT][FONT=바탕]Poultry farms must continue thorough quarantine management [/FONT][FONT=바탕]. [/FONT][FONT=바탕]”[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=한양신명조][FONT=바탕]In addition, he urged [/FONT][FONT=바탕], “ As there is a possibility of additional sporadic outbreaks [/FONT][FONT=바탕]of highly pathogenic avian influenza [/FONT][FONT=바탕]in [/FONT][FONT=바탕]April until migratory birds [/FONT][FONT=바탕]have completely moved north, all poultry farms [/FONT][FONT=바탕]must not let [/FONT][FONT=바탕]their guard down [/FONT][FONT=바탕]and strictly adhere to basic biosecurity measures with the mindset of [/FONT][FONT=바탕]‘ [/FONT][FONT=바탕]I will protect my own farm [/FONT][FONT=바탕]. [/FONT][FONT=바탕]’ [/FONT][FONT=바탕]”[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=한양신명조][FONT=바탕]In addition , they stated [/FONT][FONT=바탕], “ [/FONT][FONT=바탕]As transmission patterns different from the past and new risk factors have been identified during the disease control process this winter [/FONT][FONT=바탕], we plan [/FONT][FONT=바탕]to form an expert [/FONT][FONT=바탕]task force [/FONT][FONT=바탕]comprised of domestic and international field experts to proactively respond to the changed disease control environment [/FONT][FONT=바탕]and re-examine overall disease control policies, including those for highly pathogenic avian influenza, African swine fever, and foot-and-mouth disease, [/FONT][FONT=바탕]” [/FONT][FONT=바탕]and [/FONT][FONT=바탕]added [/FONT][FONT=바탕], [/FONT][FONT=바탕]“ [/FONT][FONT=바탕]To [/FONT][FONT=바탕]transition [/FONT][FONT=바탕]to [/FONT][FONT=바탕]a [/FONT][FONT=바탕]disease control system centered on prevention, we will [/FONT][FONT=바탕]review current disease control policies, such as biosecurity, diagnostic and testing methods, and livestock disposal, to strengthen field-oriented implementation capabilities and [/FONT][FONT=바탕]identify [/FONT][FONT=바탕]and [/FONT][FONT=바탕]promote [/FONT][FONT=바탕]tasks [/FONT][FONT=바탕]for [/FONT][FONT=바탕]supplementation [/FONT][FONT=바탕]and [/FONT][FONT=바탕]improvement [/FONT][FONT=바탕]. [/FONT][FONT=바탕]”[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT]



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Highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed during pre-shipment surveillance at a broiler duck farm in Nonsan, South Chungcheong Province; all-out efforts to prevent further outbreaks through strengthened management of the affected area and affiliates.

2026.04.09 19:51:45 Quarantine Policy Bureau Avian Influenza Prevention Division

[FONT=바탕]The Central Disaster Management Headquarters for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza ( headed by Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Song Mi-ryeong , hereinafter the Headquarters ) announced on Thursday , April 9 , that highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1 type ) was confirmed at a broiler duck farm ( approximately 26,000 ducks ) located in Nonsan, South Chungcheong Province .

[FONT=바탕]Accordingly, on April 9 ( Thu ) , a meeting of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters was held under the chairmanship of Director of the Disease Control Policy Bureau Lee Dong-sik, with the participation of relevant agencies and local governments , to review the situation regarding the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza and disease control measures, and to strengthen disease control management .[/FONT][/FONT] [TABLE="width: 946"]
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[FONT=바탕]Avian influenza H5 antigens were detected during a pre-slaughter surveillance inspection of broiler ducks at a farm in Nonsan, South Chungcheong Province. As a result of a detailed examination , the disease was confirmed as highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1 ) on April 9 ( Thu ) . This is the 62nd case at a domestic poultry farm since the first outbreak last September .

[FONT=바탕][FONT=맑은 고딕]* [FONT=맑은 고딕]By livestock type [FONT=맑은 고딕]: [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]➊ [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Chickens [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]40 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Laying hens [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]31 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Laying breeders [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]case [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Broiler breeders [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]7 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Native chickens [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]case [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕],[/FONT]
[FONT=맑은 고딕]➋ [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Ducks [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]18 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) Breeding [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]ducks [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]6, [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Broiler ducks [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]12, [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]➌ [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Others [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]4 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Wild geese [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]case [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Quails [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]3 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=바탕]Given the past cases in April * and the risk of additional outbreaks due to viruses remaining in the surrounding environment during the northward migration of winter migratory birds, it is necessary to implement thorough disease control measures, such as adhering to biosecurity protocols and strengthening disinfection , at poultry farms nationwide .[/FONT]

[FONT=바탕][FONT=맑은 고딕]* [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Cases in April [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]over the past [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]5 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]years [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]('21~'25) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]): ('21 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1, ('22 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1, ('23 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]4, ('24 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]-, ('25 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]4[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT] [TABLE="width: 946"]
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[FONT=바탕]Immediately after the H5 antigen was confirmed at a broiler duck farm in Nonsan, South Chungcheong Province on April 9 ( Thu ), the Central Disaster and Safety Headquarters deployed an initial response team to control access in accordance with the ' Avian Influenza Emergency Action Guidelines (SOP) , ' and is conducting epidemiological investigations along with culling at the affected farm to prevent further spread .

[FONT=바탕]In addition , to prevent further spread , a standstill order was issued for 24 hours from 13:00 on April 9 ( Thu ) to 13:00 on April 10 ( Fri ) , targeting the affected affiliate, farms, facilities, and vehicles related to duck farms in the affected area ( South Chungcheong Province ) and two cities and counties in North Jeolla Province adjacent to Nonsan ( Iksan and Wanju ), and compliance is being monitored .

[FONT=바탕]In addition , thorough inspections are being conducted on 59 poultry farms within the quarantine zone (~10km) of the affected farm , and all available disinfection resources are being deployed to disinfect roads and access roads to poultry farms around migratory bird habitats , small streams , and reservoirs nationwide .[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT] [TABLE="width: 946"]
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[FONT=바탕]The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters strengthens disease control measures as follows to prevent highly pathogenic avian influenza and further outbreaks .

[FONT=바탕]First , a comprehensive detailed inspection (April 10–April 24) will be conducted on duck farms in Chungcheongnam-do and duck contract farms of affiliated companies where the outbreak occurred to promptly confirm the presence of infected individuals .

[FONT=바탕]Second , for all poultry farms (59 ) within the quarantine zone (~10km) related to the outbreak at the broiler duck farm in Nonsan, South Chungcheong Province, a dedicated officer will be assigned on a one-to-one basis to control the entry of people and vehicles and to carry out special management * such as disinfection .

[FONT=바탕][FONT=맑은 고딕]① [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Pre-registration of [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]high-risk livestock transport vehicles [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]eggs [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]feed [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]manure [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]and [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]control of entry for other vehicles [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]② [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]On-site verification [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]twice [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]a week of disease control compliance [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]for registered vehicles entering [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]the site[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=바탕]Third , disease control inspections will be conducted ( April 10–April 24) on disease control vulnerable farms (88 farms ) among the contract duck farms of the affected affiliates , and disease control inspections (April 8 – April 15) will also be carried out on duck farms in five cities and counties ( Buan and Jeongeup in North Jeolla Province , and Naju, Yeongam , and Jangheung in South Jeolla Province ) where there is a high volume of duck restocking , and if any deficiencies are identified, corrective measures will be taken promptly .[/FONT]
[FONT=바탕]Fourth , designate a ' Mass Disinfection Day ' for livestock transport vehicles and goods belonging to the affected affiliates to carry out intensive disinfection , and conduct environmental inspections (April 10–April 24) to check for virus contamination .[/FONT]

[FONT=바탕]Fifth , strengthen guidance and promotional activities ( village broadcasts , text messages, etc. ) on biosecurity measures for poultry farms during the spring farming season , and continue to conduct periodic inspections of biosecurity conditions .[/FONT]
[FONT=바탕][FONT=맑은 고딕]Thorough cleaning and disinfection of farm machinery and equipment used in farming activities, [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]etc.[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=바탕]Sixth , during the " Nationwide Disinfection Week " running until April 15 to eliminate highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses, disinfection of poultry farms , livestock facilities , vehicles, etc. , should be carried out more thoroughly .[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT] [TABLE="width: 946"]
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[FONT=바탕]Director of the Disease Control Policy Bureau Lee Dong-sik urged , “ Since highly pathogenic avian influenza has occurred at a poultry farm in the Nonsan area of ​​South Chungcheong Province , South Chungcheong Province and Nonsan City should inspect whether there have been any shortcomings in disease control management so far, and make every effort to implement disease control measures such as movement control , disinfection , and testing to prevent the spread to surrounding areas and disease control zones . ”

[FONT=바탕]In addition , they requested that “ local governments and poultry farms nationwide carry out intensive disinfection of the inside and outside of poultry farms and surrounding roads during the ‘National Disinfection Week,’ as there is a concern that additional outbreaks may occur in farms with weak disease control due to viruses remaining in the surrounding environment during the northward migration of winter migratory birds . ”

[FONT=바탕]Finally , they reiterated their request that “ local governments , producer organizations, and affiliates continuously guide and promote biosecurity measures for poultry farms during the farming season to prevent contaminants from entering farms due to increased farming activities in the spring, and conduct intensive disinfection of farm roads , roads, and farm machinery around farms . ”[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT]



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The special quarantine period for highly pathogenic avian influenza concludes on April 15, but quarantine measures will continue to be maintained, focusing on high-risk areas.

2026.04.16 14:21:55 Quarantine Policy Bureau Avian Influenza Prevention Division

[FONT=한양신명조][FONT=바탕]The Central Disaster [FONT=바탕]Management Headquarters [FONT=바탕] for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza [FONT=바탕]( headed [/FONT][FONT=바탕]by Minister [/FONT][FONT=바탕]of Agriculture [/FONT][FONT=바탕], [/FONT][FONT=바탕]Food and Rural Affairs Song Mi-ryeong [/FONT][FONT=바탕], [/FONT][FONT=바탕]hereinafter referred to as [/FONT][FONT=바탕]the [/FONT][FONT=바탕]' [/FONT][FONT=바탕]CDMH [/FONT][FONT=바탕]') announced [/FONT][FONT=바탕]that [/FONT][FONT=바탕], considering the reduced [/FONT][FONT=바탕]risk of outbreaks, [/FONT][FONT=바탕]the special [/FONT][FONT=바탕]quarantine measures [/FONT][FONT=바탕]period [/FONT][FONT=바탕]will end on [/FONT][FONT=바탕]April [/FONT][FONT=바탕]15 [/FONT][FONT=바탕]( [/FONT][FONT=바탕]Wed [/FONT][FONT=바탕]) [/FONT][FONT=바탕], but the nationwide emergency [/FONT][FONT=바탕]quarantine [/FONT][FONT=바탕]system and existing strengthened quarantine measures centered on high-risk areas will continue to be maintained [/FONT][FONT=바탕]in [/FONT][FONT=바탕]preparation for sporadic additional outbreaks [/FONT][FONT=바탕].[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT] [TABLE="width: 946"]
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[TD="bgcolor: #4949ee"][FONT=한양신명조][FONT=HY헤드라인M]1. [FONT=HY헤드라인M]Situation Diagnosis[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/TD]
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[FONT=한양신명조][FONT=바탕]The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure [FONT=바탕]Headquarters announced that [FONT=바탕]it is ending the special quarantine measures period, judging that the risk of outbreaks [FONT=바탕]has decreased as the large-scale northward migration of winter migratory birds has [/FONT][FONT=바탕]concluded as of [/FONT][FONT=바탕]April , more than [/FONT][FONT=바탕]20 [/FONT][FONT=바탕]days have passed [/FONT][FONT=바탕]since the last detection of highly pathogenic AI antigens [/FONT][FONT=바탕]in wild birds [/FONT][FONT=바탕], [/FONT][FONT=바탕]and there have been no outbreaks in poultry farms [/FONT][FONT=바탕]since [/FONT][FONT=바탕]April [/FONT][FONT=바탕]other than [/FONT][FONT=바탕]one [/FONT][FONT=바탕]case [/FONT][FONT=바탕](April 8, [/FONT][FONT=바탕]Nonsan [/FONT][FONT=바탕], [/FONT][FONT=바탕]broiler duck [/FONT][FONT=바탕]) [/FONT][FONT=바탕].[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=한양신명조][FONT=맑은 고딕]* Results of [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]the April [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]migratory bird habitat survey [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Climate Department [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]: Analysis indicates that the large-scale northward migration of winter migratory birds has concluded , [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]with a temporary increase in migrating individuals observed only in certain areas ; highly pathogenic [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]AI [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]antigens have not been detected [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]in migratory birds since [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]March [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]24 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕].[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=한양신명조][FONT=바탕]For reference [/FONT][FONT=바탕], [/FONT][FONT=바탕]62 cases [/FONT][FONT=바탕]of highly pathogenic avian influenza have occurred [/FONT][FONT=바탕]in poultry farms [/FONT][FONT=바탕]and [/FONT][FONT=바탕]63 cases [/FONT][FONT=바탕]in wild birds so far [/FONT][FONT=바탕]during this [/FONT][FONT=바탕]('25/'26 [/FONT][FONT=바탕]season [/FONT][FONT=바탕]) winter [/FONT][FONT=바탕].[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=한양신명조][FONT=바탕]Experts [/FONT][FONT=바탕]explain that difficult disease control conditions persisted this [/FONT][FONT=바탕]winter season due to characteristics such as the virus [/FONT][FONT=바탕]diversifying into [/FONT][FONT=바탕]three [/FONT][FONT=바탕]serotypes [/FONT][FONT=바탕](H5N1, H5N6, H5N9) compared to other years and infectivity being more than [/FONT][FONT=바탕]10 [/FONT][FONT=바탕]times higher than in previous years [/FONT][FONT=바탕].[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT] [TABLE="width: 946"]
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[TD="bgcolor: #4949ee"][FONT=한양신명조][FONT=HY헤드라인M]2. [FONT=HY헤드라인M]Disease Control Plan[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/TD]
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[FONT=한양신명조][FONT=바탕]The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters concludes the special quarantine measures period [FONT=바탕], but [FONT=바탕]plans to continue disease control management, such as [FONT=바탕]thorough [/FONT][FONT=바탕]disinfection [/FONT][FONT=바탕]and [/FONT][FONT=바탕]access control [/FONT][FONT=바탕]centered on [/FONT][FONT=바탕]high-risk areas, [/FONT][FONT=바탕]as [/FONT][FONT=바탕]quarantine [/FONT][FONT=바탕]zones have not yet been lifted and [/FONT][FONT=바탕]there [/FONT][FONT=바탕]were [/FONT][FONT=바탕]sporadic cases [/FONT][FONT=바탕]* in April [/FONT][FONT=바탕]. [/FONT][FONT=바탕]It will implement [/FONT][FONT=바탕]the following highly pathogenic avian influenza prevention measures [/FONT][FONT=바탕].[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=한양신명조][FONT=맑은 고딕]* [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Occurred [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]in past [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]April–May : [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]4 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases in [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]April [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]('23 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]1 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]case [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]in [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]May ( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]'24 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]4 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]cases in [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]April ( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]'25 [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕])[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=한양신명조][FONT=바탕]First [/FONT][FONT=바탕], [/FONT][FONT=바탕]the Central Disaster Management Headquarters for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza and the countermeasure [/FONT][FONT=바탕]headquarters and situation rooms of local governments will maintain an emergency system until movement restrictions in quarantine areas nationwide are lifted [/FONT][FONT=바탕].[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=한양신명조][FONT=바탕]Second [/FONT][FONT=바탕], [/FONT][FONT=바탕]crisis alert levels will be adjusted in consideration of regional risk levels [/FONT][FONT=바탕]. [/FONT][FONT=바탕]High-risk regions where highly [/FONT][FONT=바탕]pathogenic [/FONT][FONT=바탕]avian [/FONT][FONT=바탕]influenza [/FONT][FONT=바탕]quarantine zones have not been lifted [/FONT][FONT=바탕](5 [/FONT][FONT=바탕]provinces [/FONT][FONT=바탕]: [/FONT][FONT=바탕]Gyeonggi [/FONT][FONT=바탕], [/FONT][FONT=바탕]Chungnam [/FONT][FONT=바탕], [/FONT][FONT=바탕]Jeonbuk [/FONT][FONT=바탕], [/FONT][FONT=바탕]Jeonnam [/FONT][FONT=바탕], and [/FONT][FONT=바탕]Gyeongbuk [/FONT][FONT=바탕]) [/FONT][FONT=바탕]will [/FONT][FONT=바탕]maintain the [/FONT][FONT=바탕]' [/FONT][FONT=바탕]Severe [/FONT][FONT=바탕]' level [/FONT][FONT=바탕], [/FONT][FONT=바탕]while other [/FONT][FONT=바탕]regions [/FONT][FONT=바탕]will be downgraded to [/FONT][FONT=바탕]' [/FONT][FONT=바탕]Caution [/FONT][FONT=바탕]' to implement phased quarantine measures [/FONT][FONT=바탕]. We plan to lift [/FONT][FONT=바탕]or [/FONT][FONT=바탕]adjust [/FONT][FONT=바탕]the 'Severe' level for regions based on [/FONT][FONT=바탕]the lifting of quarantine zones, risk assessments, and other factors [/FONT][FONT=바탕].[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=한양신명조][FONT=바탕]Third [/FONT][FONT=바탕], [/FONT][FONT=바탕]to prevent further outbreaks, [/FONT][FONT=바탕]the [/FONT][FONT=바탕]five [/FONT][FONT=바탕]provinces [/FONT][FONT=바탕]that are at risk and remain at the [/FONT][FONT=바탕]' [/FONT][FONT=바탕]severe [/FONT][FONT=바탕]' level [/FONT][FONT=바탕]will extend [/FONT][FONT=바탕]the currently enforced administrative orders [/FONT][FONT=바탕](11 [/FONT][FONT=바탕]cases [/FONT][FONT=바탕]) [/FONT][FONT=바탕]and public notices [/FONT][FONT=바탕](8 [/FONT][FONT=바탕]cases [/FONT][FONT=바탕]) until [/FONT][FONT=바탕]movement restrictions in the quarantine area are lifted [/FONT][FONT=바탕], and major [/FONT][FONT=바탕]quarantine measures such as situation rooms [/FONT][FONT=바탕], [/FONT][FONT=바탕]surveillance [/FONT][FONT=바탕], [/FONT][FONT=바탕]and disinfection will continue to be implemented in [/FONT][FONT=바탕]the remaining [/FONT][FONT=바탕]12 [/FONT][FONT=바탕]cities and provinces [/FONT][FONT=바탕].[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=한양신명조][FONT=맑은 고딕]* [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Administrative Order [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Restrictions on entry of livestock vehicles and farmers into migratory bird habitats [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]prohibition of egg transport vehicles entering poultry farms, etc. [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]Notice [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) Verification [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]and [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]storage [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]of livestock vehicle disinfection certificates [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]two- [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]stage disinfection [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]of vehicles entering farms [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], prohibition of shared use of livestock equipment, [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]etc.[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=한양신명조][FONT=바탕]Fourth [/FONT][FONT=바탕], [/FONT][FONT=바탕]immediately after the special quarantine measures period ends, [/FONT][FONT=바탕]the [/FONT][FONT=바탕]two days from April 16 to [/FONT][FONT=바탕]April [/FONT][FONT=바탕]17 [/FONT][FONT=바탕]will [/FONT][FONT=바탕]be [/FONT][FONT=바탕]designated [/FONT][FONT=바탕]as [/FONT][FONT=바탕]the [/FONT][FONT=바탕]' [/FONT][FONT=바탕]National [/FONT][FONT=바탕]Day for Simultaneous Disinfection of Poultry Farms and Livestock Vehicles [/FONT][FONT=바탕]' [/FONT][FONT=바탕]to [/FONT][FONT=바탕]carry out intensive disinfection [/FONT][FONT=바탕], [/FONT][FONT=바탕]and [/FONT][FONT=바탕]in [/FONT][FONT=바탕]addition [/FONT][FONT=바탕], the [/FONT][FONT=바탕]' [/FONT][FONT=바탕]National [/FONT][FONT=바탕]Simultaneous [/FONT][FONT=바탕]Intensive Disinfection Week [/FONT][FONT=바탕]' [/FONT][FONT=바탕]will be extended until [/FONT][FONT=바탕]April [/FONT][FONT=바탕]30 [/FONT][FONT=바탕], [/FONT][FONT=바탕]focusing on [/FONT][FONT=바탕]quarantine [/FONT][FONT=바탕]areas and the surroundings of laying hen [/FONT][FONT=바탕]and duck farms [/FONT][FONT=바탕], to strengthen disinfection activities [/FONT][FONT=바탕].[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=한양신명조][FONT=바탕]Fifth [/FONT][FONT=바탕], guidance [/FONT][FONT=바탕]and [/FONT][FONT=바탕]promotion will be strengthened [/FONT][FONT=바탕]for poultry farms during the spring farming season to ensure they do not neglect compliance with biosecurity measures [/FONT][FONT=바탕], and [/FONT][FONT=바탕]biosecurity inspections will also be conducted periodically [/FONT][FONT=바탕].[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT] [TABLE="width: 946"]
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[TD="bgcolor: #4949ee"][FONT=한양신명조][FONT=HY헤드라인M]3. [FONT=HY헤드라인M]Important Notes[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/TD]
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[FONT=한양신명조][FONT=바탕]Park Jung-hoon, Director General of Food Policy [FONT=바탕]at the Ministry of Agriculture , Food and Rural Affairs, announced the conclusion of the special quarantine measures period [FONT=바탕]as migratory birds are in the final [FONT=바탕]stages [/FONT][FONT=바탕]of moving north [/FONT][FONT=바탕]and outbreaks [/FONT][FONT=바탕]in poultry farms [/FONT][FONT=바탕]have decreased [/FONT][FONT=바탕]. [/FONT][FONT=바탕]He expressed gratitude to livestock farmers, local governments, and related agencies and organizations for their dedicated [/FONT][FONT=바탕]efforts [/FONT][FONT=바탕]in [/FONT][FONT=바탕]preventing [/FONT][FONT=바탕]livestock [/FONT][FONT=바탕]infectious [/FONT][FONT=바탕]diseases [/FONT][FONT=바탕]in [/FONT][FONT=바탕]accordance [/FONT][FONT=바탕]with [/FONT][FONT=바탕]government [/FONT][FONT=바탕]policies [/FONT][FONT=바탕]for [/FONT][FONT=바탕]a long period [/FONT][FONT=바탕]. However [/FONT][FONT=바탕], [/FONT][FONT=바탕]he [/FONT][FONT=바탕]urged [/FONT][FONT=바탕]poultry farmers not to let their guard down, [/FONT][FONT=바탕]as there is still a possibility of sporadic outbreaks, [/FONT][FONT=바탕]and [/FONT][FONT=바탕]to strictly adhere to basic biosecurity protocols [/FONT][FONT=바탕]with [/FONT][FONT=바탕]the mindset of [/FONT][FONT=바탕]" [/FONT][FONT=바탕]I will protect my own farm [/FONT][FONT=바탕]. [/FONT][FONT=바탕]"[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=한양신명조][FONT=바탕]In particular , [/FONT][FONT=바탕]he emphasized [/FONT][FONT=바탕], “ [/FONT][FONT=바탕]The five [/FONT][FONT=바탕]provinces [/FONT][FONT=바탕]with a high risk level where quarantine zones are still being maintained [/FONT][FONT=바탕]must ensure that [/FONT][FONT=바탕]‘ [/FONT][FONT=바탕]severe [/FONT][FONT=바탕]’ [/FONT][FONT=바탕]level [/FONT][FONT=바탕]quarantine measures are implemented without fail to prevent any additional outbreaks [/FONT][FONT=바탕]. [/FONT][FONT=바탕]”[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=한양신명조][FONT=바탕]Finally [/FONT][FONT=휴먼명조], [/FONT][FONT=바탕]they urged , [/FONT][FONT=바탕]“ [/FONT][FONT=바탕]Livestock farmers [/FONT][FONT=바탕]should immediately report to the quarantine authorities not only major symptoms suspected of highly pathogenic avian influenza, such as increased mortality [/FONT][FONT=바탕], [/FONT][FONT=바탕]decreased egg production [/FONT][FONT=바탕], and reduced [/FONT][FONT=바탕]feed [/FONT][FONT=바탕]intake, but also any mild [/FONT][FONT=바탕]symptoms [/FONT][FONT=바탕]* confirmed in poultry being raised [/FONT][FONT=바탕]. [/FONT][FONT=바탕]”[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=한양신명조][FONT=맑은 고딕]Depression [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]drowsiness [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]respiratory symptoms [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]green stool [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]( [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]green diarrhea [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]) [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕], [/FONT][FONT=맑은 고딕]etc.[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT]



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Report Name: Korea Seeks US Eggs to Meet Domestic Production Shortfall
​July 17, 2026
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Report Highlights:

The Republic of Korea (ROK) plans to import approximately 210 million table eggs from the United

States and Thailand in July and August, backed by KRW 99.7 billion ($67 million) in government

support, to stabilize supply ahead of the Chuseok holiday. The spread of highly pathogenic avian

influenza (HPAI) in the ROK in November 2025 and the subsequent culling of 11.3 million laying hens

as well as a slow flock recovery have kept daily egg production between 46 and 47 million eggs a day,

below the 50 million needed to meet demand.
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HPAI Drives Korean Egg Production Shortfall

Since the November 2025 HPAI outbreak in the ROK, the culling of approximately 11.3 million laying

hens has severely cut domestic egg production. The culling at breeder farms, instances of wasting

disease, and frequent livestock movement restrictions further compounded the supply shortage.

Increasingly strict stocking-density regulations created additional production gaps. Even though the total

number of laying hens increased year-on-year, daily egg production declined to approximately 46 to 47

million eggs. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) and the Korean

egg industry, production of least 50 million eggs per day is necessary to achieve a stable supply-demand

balance. MAFRA anticipates that chicks placed in spring will mature into egg-laying hens by late July,

allowing domestic production to gradually return to average levels starting in August.
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