통일부 "北에 아프리카돼지열병 관련 협력 추진 의사 전달"<br /><br />Seoul told Pyeongyang through the joint liaison office that it's willing to cooperate to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever.<br />The regime responded it will review that option.<br />North Korean authorities reported the first official case of the disease to the World Organization for Animal Health on Thursday.<br />South Korea believes inter-Korean cooperation is crucial to prevent the cross-border spread of the virus.<br />The nation's Agriculture Ministry held an emergency meeting earlier today.<br />It designated ten areas close to the border as special management zones and began quarantine measures. <br />