# S. Korea reports 2 new bird flu cases; total rises to 55 | Yonhap News Agency

> South Korea confirmed two new HPAI outbreaks, at a quail farm in Asan and a chicken farm in Gimje, bringing the season total to 55. Authorities are culling birds, controlling farm access and ordering a special inspection of over 200 poultry farms by March 20.

- Date: 2026-03-10 · published 2026-03-10T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: disease · region South Korea · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/15929-s-korea-reports-2-new-bird-flu-cases-total-rises-to-55-yonhap-news-agency
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

Each new poultry outbreak removes birds from the supply chain, supporting higher Korean chicken and egg prices and firm demand for imported feed.

## Read by commodity

- CHICKEN: bullish ▲

## Sources

- en.yna.co.kr: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260310010500315

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