A new African swine fever (ASF) case was reported at a pig farm in Hwaseong, south of Seoul, on Thursday, marking the 16th such infection in South Korea this season. Authorities plan to conduct an epidemiological investigation, restrict access to the site, and cull all pigs at the affected farm. They will also strengthen preventive measures across the city's 87 pig farms.
On Thursday, February 19, 2026, a case of African swine fever (ASF) was confirmed at a pig farm in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, south of Seoul. This marks the 16th ASF infection in South Korea this season, coming less than two weeks after a previous case at another farm in the same city on February 8.
Hwaseong city officials are implementing emergency measures to prevent further spread. These include an epidemiological investigation, restrictions on access to the site, and the culling of all pigs at the affected farm. Preventive actions will also be bolstered at the municipality's 87 pig farms.
In related developments, agricultural authorities reported two new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), bringing the seasonal total to 46. The incidents occurred at an egg farm in Bonghwa, North Gyeongsang Province, and a duck farm in Gurye, South Jeolla Province.
These livestock outbreaks persist despite the government's enhanced quarantine efforts ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday. Officials continue to monitor and respond to curb additional infections.
