Food recall alerts cut from 3 hours to real time, available instantly via KakaoTalk and Naver

Food recall alerts, which previously took more than 3 hours, will be provided in real time starting July 28 and can be checked immediately through 20 private-sector apps, including KakaoTalk and Naver. The service was developed by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety in cooperation with the Ministry of the Interior and Safety and is linked to the National Secretary Service, “Guppi.” Users can sign up through the National Secretary Service website or Food Safety Korea. The ministry said the improved service will enable consumers to quickly check hazard information and prevent the purchase or consumption of affected products, and it plans to actively promote the service going forward.