Asan: South Korea has reported a new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a poultry farm, bringing the total number of cases this season to 23, officials said Saturday. The latest case was identified at a chicken farm in the city of Asan, approximately 85 kilometers south of Seoul, late on Friday. The farm in question is home to about 21,000 chickens, according to the Central Disaster Management Headquarters.

According to Yonhap News Agency, authorities have restricted entry to the farm and initiated the culling of animals on the premises while investigating the outbreak. Additionally, a temporary standstill order has been issued on relevant facilities and farming vehicles in the affected area, as stated by an official.