Archive · 9 Jan 2026
South Korea Reports 34th Bird Flu Case
South Korea has found another case of bird flu at a duck farm, making it the 34th case this season.
The farm is in Naju, and the ducks there will be culled to stop the spread.
The virus has reached many places, so the government is checking more farms to catch cases early.
They are also importing eggs from the U.S. to make sure there are enough eggs for people, since many hens have been culled due to the flu.
The country's egg supply is still stable, but production has slightly decreased.
South Korea confirms 34th bird flu case at a duck farm in Naju.
Authorities cull 27,000 ducks and restrict access to the farm.
Virus spreads to over 20 cities and counties, prompting intensive inspections.
South Korea to import 2.24 million eggs from the U.S. to stabilize supply.
Over 4.32 million laying hens culled due to avian influenza this season.
- Who
- South Korean authorities and farmers
- What
- Outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza
- When
- Ongoing, latest case confirmed Friday
- Where
- Naju, South Korea, and over 20 cities and counties
- Why
- Highly contagious virus spreading among poultry
- Total Cases
- 34
- Latest Location
- Naju, South Korea
- Birds Affected
- 27,000 ducks
- Eggs Imported
- 2.24 million
- Source of Import
- United States
- Laying Hens Culled
- 4.32 million
- Egg Production Change
- -1.1%
- Laying Hens Change
- +1.2%