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“Agricultural Production Declines by 710 Billion Won Annually”… Hanwoo and Hanpork Industries Rally in Gwanghwamun on the 15th

The agriculture, forestry, and fisheries industries, opposing the government's review of joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), will hold a large-scale joint rally in Gwanghwamun, Seoul on the 15th.

Editorial Team · 2026.10.8

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[Parliamentary Audit] 6 Cases of Mad Cow Disease and Controversy Over Notification Delays… Emerging as Key Issues in Brazilian Beef Import Negotiations

강동현 기자, 김소영 기자 · 2026.10.7

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1,321 Tons of Korean Pork to Be Released Over ‘100 Days’… Will It Serve as a Supply ‘Buffer’ for Q4?

The follow-up program for ‘2026 Han-don Day’ focuses on generating demand for Han-don across various channels simultaneously in the fourth quarter, rather than being a simple commemorative event. In particular, the consumption volume planned for discount sales from October to December alone amounts to 1,321 tons.

강동현 기자 · 2026.10.5

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Parliamentary audit of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs begins on the 7th… Audits of the Korea Animal Production and Health Agency, Animal Disease Control and Prevention Agency, and Livestock Environmental Management Agency on the first day

The 2026 parliamentary audit of the National Assembly Agriculture, Food, Rural Affairs, and Fisheries Committee will begin in earnest on the 7th at 10 a.m., starting with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. The overall parliamentary audit began on the 6th, and the first audit schedule for the agriculture and livestock sectors is the 7th.

강동현 기자 · 2026.10.5

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Wild Boar ‘Extinction Clock’ Accelerates Due to ASF

Warnings have been issued that African Swine Fever (ASF) can no longer be viewed as merely a disease of the pig farming industry. As ASF spreads from farms into forests in Asia, it has entered a stage where it threatens the very survival of some native wild pig species.

강동현 기자 · 2026.10.5

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[National Assembly Audit] “KALP receives fees, but slaughterhouses bear the costs”… Rep. Moon Dae-rim urges system improvement during audit

The burden of electricity costs for slaughterhouses and the costs of cutting work required for grading cattle carcasses were raised as tasks for institutional improvement during the 2026 parliamentary audit. While the Korea Animal Products Quality Evaluation Institute stated that it collected 11.8 billion won in grading fees last year, it was pointed out that the slaughterhouses are actually bearing the labor and costs required for the cutting work.

강동현 기자, 김소영 기자 · 2026.10.5

Understanding Meat Correctly / Basic Knowledge of Meat

MEAT ECONOMICS ② Pig | The Value of a Whole Pig The Economics of a Single Pig… From the Carcass to Pork Belly, Ribs, and Specialty Cuts

When talking about a pig, the first cut that comes to mind is pork belly. However, the market value of a pig cannot be explained solely by pork belly.

Editorial Team · 2026.10.4

Understanding Meat Correctly / Basic Knowledge of Meat

MEAT ECONOMICS ① Cow | The Value of a Whole: The Economics of a Whole Hanwoo… From One Carcass to ‘Meat’

Just because a cow is slaughtered does not mean that its entire weight becomes the beef we eat.

Editorial Team · 2026.10.4

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‘100 Days Closer with Korean Pork’ Begins… Korean Pork Narrows the Gap with the Public Again

A large banner spanning the front of the event hall at the Grand Hyatt Seoul displayed the slogan, "100 Days of Korea Connected by Han-don." Attendees filling the auditorium held placards featuring the Han-don logo and the number "1001." This year's Han-don Day was designed not as a one-day commemorative ceremony, but as the starting point for a "100-day" journey beginning on October 1st.

김은희 기자 · 2026.10.4

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Colombian Pork Opens Export Route to Philippines… 660,000-Ton Producing Nation Knokes to Asian Market

Colombia's Department of Agriculture and Rural Development announced on September 30 that the Philippine government approved Veterinary Health Certificates applicable to Colombian beef and pork.

강동현 기자 · 2026.10.3

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Exports of Korean Processed Pork to Canada Take Big Step Forward… CFIA to Conduct On-site Inspection in November

The process for Korean processed pork products to enter the Canadian market has advanced to the on-site inspection stage. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) plans to visit Korea from November 2 to 13 to inspect the hygiene management systems and workplaces for processed meat products intended for export to Canada.

강동현 기자 · 2026.10.2

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From Santa Catarina to Rio Grande do Sul… Moves to Expand Brazilian Pork Imports 'Attract Attention'

강동현 기자 · 2026.9.30