Jin Gyo-hoon, Gangseo District Mayor, Visits Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency to Urge Thorough Inspection

Jin Gyo-hoon, Mayor of Gangseo-gu, Seoul (first on the right), is visiting the Seoul Regional Headquarters of the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency, receiving an explanation from officials about the inspection process for export and import livestock viruses.

Amid warnings from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about a potential avian influenza pandemic, Jin Gyo-hoon, the mayor of Gangseo-gu, Seoul, has drawn attention for his swift actions.

On the 24th at 3 p.m., Mayor Jin visited the Seoul Regional Headquarters of the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (Director Hong Ki-seong) to urge thorough quarantine inspections of imported livestock products and animals and plants.

During his visit, Mayor Jin carefully inspected various facilities and closely reviewed ▲ quarantine procedures for livestock products ▲ the CIQ quarantine process required during international entry and exit ▲ and virus testing procedures for imported and exported animals and plants.

Mayor Jin Gyo-hoon stated, “Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, daily life was halted and many restrictions were imposed over the past four years. It is extremely important to prevent infection risk factors in advance through thorough quarantine and inspection of imported livestock products and animals.”

He added, “The district will prioritize residents’ safety and protect them from infectious diseases like COVID-19 through proactive quarantine activities and a more systematic and meticulous response system.”