African Swine Fever takes its toll on N. Korean pig farms
African Swine Fever (ASF) has caused mass deaths of pigs at farms in South Hwanghae Province and North Hamgyong Province, leading the central government...
African Swine Fever takes its toll again on N. Korea’s pigs
African Swine Fever (ASF) has once again spread in some parts of North Korea, Daily NK has learned.
“Livestock disease prevention authorities are on high...
North Korea falters in efforts to prevent ASF spreading
African swine fever (ASF) has now spread throughout South Pyongan Province and while the North Korean authorities are trying to prevent its further spread,...
North Koreans avoiding pork as ASF rumors spread
The North Korean authorities have yet to officially announce the outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the country, but many North Koreans are...
Continued spread of ASF leads to dearth of pigs at local markets
The continued spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) in North Korea has made it virtually impossible to buy piglets in local markets, Daily NK...
North Korean animal health officials permit pork sales despite ASF ban
North Korean state media has officially confirmed the outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) and government officials have placed bans on the sale of...
Crackdown on pork continues following ASF outbreak in North Korea
Following North Korea’s announcement of an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the country, reports suggest that the disease has spread to the...
North Korean markets sell ASF-infected meat
Pigs known to be infected with African Swine Fever (ASF) are still being butchered and sold at local markets, Daily NK sources have reported.
“When...
Over 100 pigs die at a farm in Sariwon in early May, leading to...
Over 100 pigs at a pig farm in Sariwon, North Hwanghae Province, died on May 5, prompting an emergency response from the authorities, Daily...
North Koreans still in the dark about ASF
As more signs continue to appear that the entire swine population in North Korea has become infected with African Swine Fever (ASF), North Korean...