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flag A new African swine fever outbreak in South Korea has led to the culling of 20,000 pigs and containment efforts.

flag A new outbreak of African swine fever has been confirmed at a pig farm in Gangneung, South Korea, marking the first case in about two months and the first in Gangwon province in 14 months. flag Authorities reported 29 of 32 dead pigs tested positive, prompting the culling of approximately 20,000 pigs and a 48-hour standstill order for nearby farms. flag Prime Minister Kim Min-seok directed emergency containment measures, including restricted access and epidemiological investigations. flag The highly contagious virus, fatal to pigs but not humans, spreads through contaminated materials. flag This follows a previous outbreak in November 2024 in Dangjin, with earlier 2025 cases concentrated in northern Gyeonggi Province.

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