July 28, 2004

South Korea To Import Duck, Chicken From North Korea

The South Korean government said Wednesday that it is moving to revise existing import regulations to allow chicken and duck meat to be brought in from North Korea.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry said it is putting the final touches to revisions on sanitation rules to permit the imports. The exact date to begin the imports has not been set since various political factors need to be considered. But there is a possibility that it could start next year.