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U.S. Expands Import Channels for Live Cattle from Mexico… Phased Reopening of 4 Border Quarantine Facilities

The United States is accelerating the normalization of livestock trade by successively reopening border quarantine facilities for the import of live cattle from Mexico. This approach involves gradually expanding import channels while maintaining the disease control system to prevent the introduction of New World Screwworm (NWS).

Editorial Team · 2026.10.26

Meat Culture & Trends

“Dawn of the Era of Hansik 3.0”… The 1st Hansik Day Declares a New Future for K-Food

At the 1st Korean Food Day ceremony in 2026, the government announced the ‘Korean Food 3.0’ vision. At the Korean Food Conference, Bibigo’s global strategy and chefs’ plans for the globalization of Korean food were discussed.

김은희 기자 · 2026.10.26

DEEP DIVE

The Hanwoo meat processing business driven into a struggle for survival—is there no way out?

The Hanwoo beef processing industry stands at a crossroads of survival. The burden of maintaining existing production facilities and personnel is increasing as slaughter volumes have followed a decline in the number of cattle raised. On top of this, industry insiders explain that the business environment for processing companies is deteriorating due to a confluence of factors, including rising raw meat prices, intense competition in the market for specific cuts, and market expansion moves by major players.

강동현 기자 · 2026.10.26

On-site coverage

Making Meatballs and Stacking Burgers... USMEF, "Gifts a Delicious Day to Closer to Dad"

Editorial Team · 2026.10.25

Opinion

Is delicious pork born or made?

Increasing farm productivity while stably supplying delicious meat that butchers and consumers can always trust and seek out—this is the future of Korean pork envisioned by meat science.

Editorial Team · 2026.10.24

SPECIAL FOCUS

Lumpy Skin: 6,773 Cattle Culled Over 3 Years… How Have Quarantine Standards Changed?

The disease control system for Lumpy Skin Disease has changed. With 131 cases occurring over the past three years and 6,773 cattle being culled, the government has reclassified Lumpy Skin Disease from a Class 1 to a Class 2 infectious animal disease starting October 1, 2026. It has been excluded from mandatory temporary movement restrictions, and culling can be postponed for up to 70 days if certain conditions are met.

강동현 기자 · 2026.10.23

SPECIAL FOCUS

Extended Voyages to Avoid Tariffs… What Is Happening in the Australian Beef Supply Chain?

Tariffs and logistical variables are converging on the Australian beef supply chain. Some frozen beef destined for China is taking a long detour while awaiting next year's new import quotas, and in the Korean market, there have even been reports of a two-week shortage due to delays in chilled meat shipments caused by stops in China.

강동현 기자 · 2026.10.22

On-site coverage

50th Anniversary of U.S. Meat Export Association & 35th Anniversary of Entry into Korea… A New Leap Forward with ‘US Premier’

The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) held Partners Day to mark its 50th anniversary and 35th anniversary of entering the Korean market. It introduced the growth of U.S. beef and pork and a new vision for the Korean market through its new brand, ‘US Premier’.

강동현 기자, 김소영 기자 · 2026.10.22

DEEP DIVE

“We must buy it to survive” … Restaurant industry wages ‘raw material procurement war’ amid U.S. short rib shortage

The atmosphere surrounding U.S. beef short ribs in the domestic meat market is becoming increasingly volatile. Companies that had been delaying purchases due to rising import prices are now scrambling to secure raw materials, even if it means accepting the high costs. For restaurant businesses that sell ribs as their main menu item, the ability to continuously secure the necessary supply has emerged as a greater concern than the cost itself.

강동현 기자 · 2026.10.21

ON THE FIELD

Korean Pork Restaurants Become K-Food Tourism Courses… The ‘Han-don Belt’ Connecting Seoul, Busan, and Jeju

Pork restaurants frequented by Koreans are transforming into K-food tourism hubs that introduce the taste of Korean pork and Korean grilling culture to foreigners.

강동현 기자 · 2026.10.20

Issues & Insights

Newcastle disease in supply region for one-third of Brazilian chicken bound for Korea... Import disruption a variable

An outbreak of Newcastle disease in Santa Catarina state, a major chicken export region in Brazil, has introduced a disease control variable into the international poultry trade. With Mexico suspending imports of Brazilian poultry products, attention is focused on South Korea's quarantine response and the impact on future supply as the country imports chicken from this region.

강동현 기자 · 2026.10.19

Global Field Report

China's Muyuan Invests Approx. 190 Billion Won in Vietnam... Sets Out to Establish 2 Million Head Production System

China's major pig farming company Muyuan is investing approximately $140 million to build a large-scale pig farm and feed factory in Vietnam.

강동현 기자 · 2026.10.19