Gangwon Province Conducts Livestock Product Hygiene and Safety Inspections Ahead of Chuseok: "No Issues Found"

Inspection of 82 Livestock Product Businesses Finds No Issues

Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province (Governor Kim Jin-tae) announced on September 18 that, in preparation for the 2025 Chuseok holiday, it conducted hygiene inspections of livestock product handling businesses within the province over a two-week period from September 1 to 12 to ensure the supply of safe livestock products to residents.

A panoramic view of Gangwon Provincial Government Building. Provided by Gangwon Provincial Government.

This inspection was carried out jointly by 24 organizations, including the provincial and city/county governments and honorary livestock product hygiene inspectors. A total of 82 businesses, including processing, packaging, sales, transportation, and storage companies, were inspected. As a result, 81 businesses were found to be compliant, while one business could not be inspected due to temporary closure.

In addition, 11 samples of processed and packaged livestock products, which are in high demand during the holiday season, were collected and tested for quality and safety. All samples were found to be compliant, confirming that livestock products distributed within the province are hygienically safe.

An Jae-wan, Director of the Animal Quarantine Division of Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, stated, "Through this Chuseok hygiene inspection, we have confirmed that the overall hygiene standards of livestock product handling businesses in the province are being well maintained," adding, "We will continue to conduct thorough hygiene management and preemptive inspections so that residents can consume livestock products with confidence."

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