South Korea African Swine Fever 2026: 20,000 Pigs Culled as Virus Hits Gangneung
South Korea reports a new African Swine Fever (ASF) case in Gangneung on Jan 17, 2026. 20,000 pigs culled. Read more on the economic impact and meat price outlook.
Your pork belly barbecue's about to get more expensive. South Korea confirmed its first case of African Swine Fever (ASF) in nearly two months, triggering a massive cull and immediate supply chain alarms.
South Korea African Swine Fever 2026 Case in Gangneung
According to Yonhap, authorities confirmed the outbreak on January 17, 2026, at a farm in Gangneung, located 170 kilometers east of Seoul. The virus, fatal to pigs but harmless to humans, was detected after 29 out of 32 recently deceased pigs tested positive.
- Immediate culling of 20,000 pigs at the affected facility
- A 48-hour standstill order issued for six surrounding cities and counties
- Emergency containment ordered by Prime Minister Kim Min-seok
Economic Fallout and Supply Resilience
This outbreak is the first since November 2025 in Dangjin. For the economy, the timing couldn't be worse. With meat demand rising, the sudden removal of 20,000 pigs from the market is expected to spike wholesale prices. Analysts worry that if the virus spreads beyond Gangwon Province, it could disrupt the national pork supply chain for months.
| Metric | Dangjin (Nov 2025) | Gangneung (Jan 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Tested Positive | N/A | 29 Pigs |
| Cull Size | Under Review | 20,000 Pigs |
| Order Duration | N/A | 48 Hours |
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