Heads up! On Tuesday, November 25, 2025, the Republic of Korea raised its African swine fever (ASF) crisis alert to 'serious' after confirming this year's sixth case at a pig farm in Dangjin, South Chungcheong province. 🐖
This move comes about two months after the fifth case in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi province. The 'serious' status triggers a 48-hour standstill order: no workers or vehicles can move at pig farms, slaughterhouses, and feed mills nationwide. 🚫🚚
Quarantine authorities are stepping up big time with emergency measures: thorough epidemiological investigations (that's tracking how the virus spreads), disinfection drives, and targeted pig culling to curb the outbreak. 🧼🔬
Over the next week, officials will wrap up two rounds of detailed inspections at farms linked to the outbreak and continue weekly checks until the restrictions lift. It’s all about keeping Korea’s pork safe and sound! 🍖
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story and drop your questions or thoughts below! 👀
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Republic of Korea raises African swine fever alert after new outbreak
cgtn.com
