The latest case of ASF was detected on Saturday at a farm in Yeongcheon, 243 km southeast of Seoul, according to the Agriculture Ministry.

The government issued a 48-hour halt order for pig farms and related facilities in the surrounding area, Yonhap news agency reported.

ASF does not affect humans but is fatal to pigs. Currently there is no vaccine or treatment for this disease.

The ministry said the case would have limited impact on the local pork market, while calling on farms to fully comply with the required quarantine measures.