South Korea has implemented enhanced biosecurity measures following new outbreaks of African Swine Fever and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.
The government is conducting mass culling, movement restrictions, and intensive inspections to prevent further spread.
These actions began in early March 2026 and are ongoing, with special attention to affected regions and nationwide vigilance.
South Korea’s Central Accident Response Headquarters is implementing emergency measures to control African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreaks.
ASF genes were detected in pig feed, marking the first such case in the country and prompting nationwide inspections and regulatory actions.
As of February 20, 2024, authorities are conducting farm-wide inspections and enforcing feed safety protocols.
South Korea has confirmed African Swine Fever at a pig farm in Changnyeong, prompting immediate national biosecurity measures.
A 24-hour standstill order and mass culling are being enforced to prevent further spread.
As of February 4, 2026, these actions are actively underway with ongoing monitoring.
African Swine Fever (ASF) was confirmed on January 24 at a pig farm in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province, leading to immediate quarantine actions.
This is the third ASF case in South Korea this year, with 7,945 pigs culled and a 24-hour standstill order issued for related facilities in nine cities and counties.
Authorities are strengthening nationwide disinfection, inspections, and farm management to prevent further outbreaks, while the impact on pork supply is expected to be minimal.
African Swine Fever was confirmed on January 23 at a pig farm in Anseong, Gyeonggi Province, leading to an emergency response meeting by central and local authorities.
This is the second case in 2025, with 2,600 pigs culled and a 48-hour standstill order issued for farms and related facilities in Anseong and nearby regions.
Authorities have raised the national alert to the highest level, intensified inspections and disinfection, and stated that pork supply will remain stable despite the outbreak.