Plants or plant products imported into Korea
Amendment of Quarantine Pest List
The Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA), Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) in the Republic of Korea, has amended the quarantine pest list which is based on the result of a Pest Risk Analysis (PRA) and in accordance with the provisions of Article 4 and 6 of the Ministerial Ordinance of the Plant Protection Act.
The Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency notified to add 5 quarantine pest species as follows:
No. Scientific name Group Category
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1 Ascochyta fabae Fungus Controlled Pest
2 Cacao swollen shoot virus virus Controlled Pest
3 Capsicum chlorosis virus Virus Controlled Pest
4 Strawberry crinkle virus Virus Controlled Pest
5 Oenanthe pimpinelloides Weed Controlled Pest