The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters in South Korea has confirmed the presence of avian influenza (AI) antigens at a laying hen farm in Jincheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, following a nationwide inspection. The Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency is now conducting a detailed inspection to determine if the strain is highly pathogenic. In the meantime, an initial response team has been dispatched to the farm to restrict access and conduct an epidemiological investigation, leading to the decision to cull around 16,000 chickens. Additionally, a temporary movement ban has been imposed on laying hen farms and livestock facilities in Chungcheongbuk-do to prevent the spread of AI, with test results expected in 1-3 days.