Information : South Korea

COUNTRY NAME: South Korea

If you are considering exporting livestock/bloodstock (horses) to this market, you must fulfil certain animal health requirements that may include isolation, testing, vaccination and/or other specific sanitary conditions.  

You should make contact and agree arrangements with your local Regional Veterinary Office before you begin any preparations for export.

PRODUCT:

• Horses (not for slaughter)

Requirements

The animals must be properly identified, undergo a veterinary inspection, and be fit to travel.  The animals must also fulfil the criteria set out in the agreed health certificates for exporting horses to the Republic of Korea, which include specific rules on the places of origin, history of the animals, specific tests and health status:

• Health Certificate for the Export of a Horse to the Republic of Korea
• Temporary Importation of Competition Horse into the Republic of Korea form Ireland   
• For the Returning Competition Horse into the Republic of Korea from Ireland

If you have any questions, please contact horseexports@agriculture.gov.ie.

PRODUCT:

• Pigs

Requirements

The animals must be properly identified, undergo a veterinary inspection, be fit to travel.  The animals must also fulfil the criteria set out in the agreed health certificate for exporting pigs to Korea.  These include specific rules on the herds of origin, history of the animals, specific tests and health status.

If you have any questions, please contact your local DVO.