Today's Date: Wednesday, April 02, 2013

For Coverage: April 02 - 03, 2013

1. LIVESTOCK ISSUES

The U.S. Will Continue to Pressure Korea for All Opening of the Beef Market, USTR [Korean, OSY]

http://news.donga.com/3/all/20130403/54157637/1

Summary: USTR mentioned in its ‘NTE 2013’ report released on April 1 that USTR will continue to request Korea to further open the market for U.S. beef based on science and OIE rules. The report commented that current rule of trading beef only from cattle under 30 months of age is a transitional measure that reflected sentiment of the Korean consumers. Korean government reportedly maintains a position against further opening of the beef market based on a claim that Korean consumers are still concerned about the safety of American beef from cattle of 30 months of age or older.

2. OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ISSUES

China Reports Additional Patient of New Avian Influenza Virus [Korean, OSY]

http://www.hankyung.com/news/app/newsview.php?aid=2013040278031

Summary: Chinese press reported on April 2 that a 45 years old lady in Nanjing city, China has been hospitalized for infection by N7H0 Avian Influenza virus. Chinese press added that the patient is in a serious condition. China reported deaths of two patients from the virus earlier this week. Chinese government has yet to identify the origin of the virus.

The information in this report was compiled by the Agricultural Trade Office (ATO) at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul, South Korea. The press summaries contained herein do NOT reflect USDA, the U.S. Embassy, or other U.S. government agency official policy or view point. U.S. food exporters can learn more about market opportunities in South Korea by reviewing ATO Seoul's Exporter Guide and other reports available at www.fas.usda.gov by clicking on "attaché report".

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