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초록

South Korea and Japan, which are geographically close nations with shared cultural influences, exhibit interconnected food cultures and consumption patterns that contribute to foodborne disease outbreaks. This study compared foodborne disease outbreaks reported in South Korea and Japan from 2014 to 2023, focusing on causative agents, outbreak settings, and seasonal variations. The results revealed that foodborne disease incidence in Japan decreased to 0.005% in 2022, and slightly increased to 0.009% in 2023. In contrast, it initially surged in South Korea to 0.022% in 2018, declined to 0.005% in 2020, and subsequently increased to 0.017% in 2023. In South Korea, bacterial agents accounted for 37.0% of outbreaks and 69.4% of illnesses, with the incidence peaking in the summer months. However, in Japan, viral and parasitic agents were responsible for 50.7% of illnesses and 31.7% of outbreaks, respectively. The outbreak settings were primarily restaurant-related, representing 59.5% and 53.1% of cases in South Korea and Japan, respectively. Seasonal trends show a pronounced summer surge in the incidence of bacterial infections. In Japan, fish, shellfish, and composite foods have frequently been involved in outbreaks. These findings reveal both commonalities and distinct trends in foodborne diseases between South Korea and Japan, offering valuable insights into strengthening food safety policies in both nations.

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