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S. Korean Epidemic Prevention Model Proposed as International Standard

S. Korean Epidemic Prevention Model Proposed as International Standard

SEOUL, April 27 (Korea Bizwire) — The South Korean government is pushing for a new international standard based on the country’s quarantine practices to share its experiences with the world. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced Sunday that it will compile all procedures and methods used to fight the coronavirus to create a [...]

Preventive Culling Approved for Epidemics Among Wild Animals

Preventive Culling Approved for Epidemics Among Wild Animals

SEOUL, Feb. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — Preventive culling measures will be allowed when an epidemic such as African swine fever (ASF) sweeps through wild animal populations. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced plans to amend legislation on livestock epidemic prevention, which will come into effect on May 5. The amendment replaced a [...]