WHO Gives Korea Perfect Score, World-Class Food Safety
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The Republic of Korea received the highest possible score of 5 in the "Food Safety" area of the Joint External Evaluation (JEE) conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO), recognising Korea's food safety management system as world-class. The evaluation, conducted by WHO, awarded Korea a perfect score of 5 in food safety capacity. The announcement was made by MFDS Minister Oh Yu-Kyoung on 21 April 2026.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) conducted a Joint External Evaluation (JEE) of member state health capacities, and the Republic of Korea received the highest possible score of 5 in the Food Safety area. This represents a positive assessment of Korea's national food safety management system by an international body.
For companies operating in or exporting to Korea's food sector, this announcement validates that Korea's food safety regulatory framework meets international benchmarks. It also signals strong government capacity and oversight in food safety, which may be reassuring for importers and exporters dealing with Korean food products.
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WHO Recognizes Korea’s Food Safety Management System as ‘World-Class’ with Perfect Score
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The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS, Minister Oh Yu-Kyoung) announced that the Republic of Korea has received the highest possible score of 5 in the “Food Safety” area of the Joint External Evaluation (JEE) conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO).
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