South Korea Bird Flu Surge: 37th Case Confirmed in Gokseong Duck Farm
South Korea reports its 37th avian influenza case this season at a Gokseong duck farm. Authorities cull 27,000 birds and tighten 10km quarantine zones.
The count is rising. South Korea confirmed another highly pathogenic avian influenza case on January 20, 2026, bringing this season's total to 37. The latest hit comes from a duck farm in Gokseong, roughly 250 kilometers south of Seoul.
Containment Strategies for the Gokseong Duck Farm AI Outbreak
According to the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters, the farm raises about 27,000 ducks. Authorities didn't waste any time; they've already restricted farm access and begun culling the birds to prevent further spread.
The government's response includes deploying dedicated officials to 21 poultry farms within a 10-kilometer quarantine zone. Additionally, intensive inspections are underway at 60 affiliate-operated duck farms to ensure the virus hasn't leaked through the supply chain.
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