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Third U.S. Beef Shipment Rejected

The South Korean Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) today rejected a third shipment of U.S. beef. In its announcement, the MAF reported finding bone chips less than 1 mm in thickness in three boxes of chuck short rib. This is the third rejection and is a clear indication that MAF is not interested in allowing the importation of U.S. beef.

“Ironically, while the government of South Korea is intent on negotiating a Free Trade Agreement with the United States, these MAF actions clearly demonstrate that it is not committed to free trade,” USMEF President and CEO Philip M. Seng said in a statement released today.

South Korea

Third U.S. Beef Shipment Rejected

The South Korean Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) today rejected a third shipment of U.S. beef. In its announcement, the MAF reported finding bone chips less than 1 mm in thickness in three boxes of chuck short rib. This is the third rejection and is a clear indication that MAF is not interested in allowing the importation of U.S. beef.

“Ironically, while the government of South Korea is intent on negotiating a Free Trade Agreement with the United States, these MAF actions clearly demonstrate that it is not committed to free trade,” USMEF President and CEO Philip M. Seng said in a statement released today.