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DNA Test Paves Way for Identifying Origin of Goat Meat: NAQS

SEOUL, Feb. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s state-run agricultural watchdog said Monday it has applied a new DNA analysis technology that can be used to distinguish locally-produced goat meat from imported goods. The National Agricultural Products Quality Management Service (NAQS) the technology can be used to uncover goat-meat products which fabricated their countries of [...]

Market for Genetic Testing Grows, with Limited Options

SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – The market for genetic testing is growing steadily in Korea, with the government easing regulations in June, allowing commercial businesses to offer genetic testing services. Prior to the revision, consumers could only receive DNA tests at medical institutions. There are still limitations, however, as to the number of tests [...]