The Korean Native pig is a breed of domestic pig indigenous to Korea. The meat is preferred to that of imported breeds and is of a darker red colour. Characteristics The Korean Native pig was reported to have glossy black hair, a dished face, a greatly protruded mouth, big eyes, straightly upright ears, round shoulders, a narrow rear back, a wide chest, long hips, well-balanced short legs and 10-12 teats (Taimatsu, 1917). Its major characteristics are high-propagating power, superior meat quality and strong adaption ability. (Yeo et al. 2000). Its growth rate and feed conversion ratio are lower than in imported breeds, but it yields meat of higher quality and adapts better to extensive management. References Porter, V. (1993) Pigs, a handbook to the breeds of the World. Helm information Ltd. UK. Pig breeds Pig breeds originating in Korea