On March 13, the Jeollabuk-do provincial government confirmed an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) at a pig farm in Jeongeup City following a mortality report that triggered a detailed inspection. This incident marks the second case in Jeollabuk-do since the outbreak that occurred on February 1 in Gochang-gun, and it is the 14th case confirmed nationwide. In response to this outbreak, immediate movement restrictions were imposed on the affected farm, and a rapid response team was deployed to control access to the site and prevent the spread of the virus.

The provincial authorities are taking comprehensive measures, including conducting thorough disinfection and notifying all pig farms in the province about the situation promptly. All 5,000 pigs at the affected farm are scheduled for culling, and a 10 km biosecurity zone has been established encompassing 82 farms, affecting approximately 197,000 pigs. Farmers within this zone are subject to movement restrictions, targeted testing, and enhanced disinfection protocols to prevent further proliferation of the disease.

In addition, Jeollabuk-do included a temporary suspension of movements for personnel and vehicles related to livestock facilities within Jeongeup and seven neighboring cities until March 15. This measure aims to mobilize all available resources, including aerial pesticide vehicles and cooperative vehicles for significant disinfection around the affected area as well as along access roads to local farms. Authorities have urged farmers to maintain strict access control and thorough disinfection processes, emphasizing the importance of immediate reporting of any suspicious symptoms.