No Pork Exports Reported in February
SOUTH KOREA - Korea's pork exports fell to nil in February due to frozen demand in the wake of the recent outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) at domestic livestock farms, the customs office said...

Korean Company Launches Antibiotic Alternative
SOUTH KOREA - CJ CheilJedang has developed a new feed additive to replace antibiotics.

Pork Belly Day Ignites Marketing Blitz
SOUTH KOREA - Korean retailers are competing to cut the prices of pork belly as today is the day when the country's farmers promote consumption of the popular dish, dubbed "samgyeopsal."

Seoul Govt Tightens FMD Controls
SOUTH KOREA - The government is tightening control measures to stem the current Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak.

Genesus Ships Breeding Pigs to Korea
SOUTH KOREA - Genesus Genetics recently exported several hundred head of registered Genesus purebred boars and gilts via chartered Korean Air Boeing 747 to GusiWorld Co. Ltd. of Gwangju, Korea.

Korea Reports Two More Herds with H1N1 Flu Virus
SOUTH KOREA - Following up on previous H1N1-affected pig herds, the authorities have identified two further herds infected with the H1N1 flu virus.

Number of H1N1 Infections Growing on Pig Farms
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - South Korea reported today another case of H1N1 infection at a local swine farm, adding to a growing list of pigs infected with the flu, local media reported.

OIE Reports H1N1 Flu Virus in South Korean Pigs
SOUTH KOREA - The influenza A H1N1 has been found in pigs on 15 farms during routine surveillance last week.

Pork Prices Bounce Back After A/H1N1 Scare
SOUTH KOREA - Pork prices have rebounded after falling last week in the wake of an outbreak of type-A influenza at local pig farms, the country’s agriculture ministry said yesterday.

HAM-burger Popular in South Korea Debut
SOUTH KOREA - Jerry Seinfeld might wonder: “Why aren’t hamburgers made out of ham?” Now, if you happen to pass through South Korea, you can find out what a real “ham” burger tastes like when you stop in...

S Korea Reports Pigs Infected with A/H1N1
SOUTH KOREA - The agriculture ministry today confirmed that pigs in the country have been infected with the A/H1N1 influenza virus, marking the first such case.

Pork Exports to Japan Set to Resume
SOUTH KOREA - The first Korean pork exported to Japan in nine years will leave port today, according to the Ministry for Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries yesterday.

Opposite Directions for Pork and Chicken Sales
SOUTH KOREA - Pork has been many Koreans' favorite source of protein for many years, particularly for those who cannot afford pricier homegrown beef, known as "hanwoo." But its consumption has declined...

Companies to Resume Pork Exports to Japan
SOUTH KOREA - South Korean food companies will resume pork exports to Japan after being shut out of the market for nine years, the government said Friday, according to

Thursday, May 14, 2009