Domestic chicken rises to British tables

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety in South Korea have announced a breakthrough in exporting domestic chicken products to the UK. Following negotiations with the European Union in December 2023, which enabled the export of heat-treated chicken products, the South Korean government has now completed all necessary procedures to export these products to the UK. These products include samgyetang, frozen chicken, and dumplings. Export companies are now preparing for the shipment of these items, marking a significant step in promoting Korean food culture in the UK.

Domestic chicken products are now available on British tables. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety announced on the 13th that domestically produced samgyetang, frozen chicken, dumplings, and other heat-treated chicken products have opened up for export to the UK. Previously, our government concluded negotiations with the European Union (EU) on hygiene and quarantine for the export of heat-treated chicken products in December 2023. Taking advantage of this momentum, the government also explored exports to the UK. In January of this year, the government inquired about whether exports were possible and received guidance on hygiene and quarantine requirements in May. The government recently completed all procedures for export, including reviewing the UK’s hygiene and quarantine requirements for heat-treated chicken products and preparing export certificate forms. According to the ...