The chicken self-sufficiency rate in South Korea dropped from 82.8% in 2022 to 76.9% in 2023, putting the government's 2027 target of 82.4% in jeopardy. This decline has been attributed to the government's tariff quota policy, which has led to a rapid increase in chicken imports and raised questions about price stability. Industry officials argue that diverting the budget spent on tariff quotas to support local farms and industries would be a more effective way to protect food security and stabilize prices.