Kudoa septempunctata Parasite-Associated Foodborne Disease Outbreaks, South Korea, 2015-2024.
We analyzed 2015-2024 national surveillance data on Kudoa septempunctata parasite-associated foodborne disease in South Korea. Monthly cases decreased 95% during the COVID-19 pandemic, with no significant recovery through 2024; affected municipalities dropped from 89 to 27. Our findings are consistent with restaurant-based raw fish consumption as the principal transmission pathway.