South Korea, in just seven months,  has confirmed a case of highly pathogenic bird flu in SEOUL. South Korea's Agriculture Ministry confirmed a highly pathogenic avian influenza case in a wild bird, raising concerns about possible transmission to poultry farms.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the latest case was discovered in the central city of Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, marking the first avian influenza case since March 30 this year.

According to reports, the Ministry raised the warning to the highest level of red and implemented extensive quarantine and safety measures, including cordoning off a 500-meter radius around infected cases and restricting movement to and from nearby farms for 21 days.

"This is the season's first confirmed case. It is crucial to follow anti-virus precautions to the letter "According to a ministry official. In poultry, highly pathogenic avian influenza can cause serious illness and even death.

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