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South Korea Faces African Swine Fever Outbreak, 20,000 Pigs Culled

1/18/2026

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On January 17, 2026, South Korea confirmed its first African swine fever case in two months at Gangneung farm.
On January 16, 2026, 29 of 32 pigs that died tested positive for African swine fever.
Authorities culled 20,000 pigs and issued a 48-hour standstill order for nearby pig farms.
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok ordered emergency containment measures and emphasized the need for a thorough investigation into the outbreak's cause.

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On January 17, 2026, South Korea confirmed its first African swine fever case in two months at Gangneung farm.
On January 16, 2026, 29 of 32 pigs that died tested positive for African swine fever.
Authorities culled 20,000 pigs and issued a 48-hour standstill order for nearby pig farms.
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok ordered emergency containment measures and emphasized the need for a thorough investigation into the outbreak's cause.