The African swine fever outbreak in South Korea continues to spread, putting pressure on the pork supply chain.

On February 7, 2026, the eighth outbreak of African swine fever this year occurred in the Pocheon area of Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, involving 8,800 pigs. South Korea has strengthened epidemic prevention measures nationwide, culled the affected pig herds and implemented control measures. As a result, the local retail price of pork has risen by 6% year-on-year.