Jeju Black
The Jeju Black pig, often called the Jeju native black pig or Jeju heukdwaeji in Korea, is a black-coated domestic pig from Jeju Island. Traditional animals were smaller and slower-growing than modern commercial hogs, with dark skin, sturdy legs, and a reputation for firm, flavorful pork. The name is also used in food markets for Jeju black pork, so it is worth distinguishing conservation-type native pigs from improved or crossbred black herds raised for restaurants.
Pure Jeju Black pigs are important to Korean livestock conservation, and breeding programs focus on maintaining native lines while improving practical farm performance. They can be kept in small pens or outdoor lots if given shade, ventilation, dry resting areas, and diets matched to slower growth rather than pushed like lean commercial hybrids. The island origin does not make them low-maintenance; biosecurity, parasite control, and heat management still matter. Farmers and buyers interested in genetics should ask about source herds and records, while meat buyers should understand that color alone does not prove native ancestry.
Colors: Belted, Black, Black and White, Blonde, Brown, Cream, Ginger, Ginger and Black, Pied, Red, Red and Black, Sandy, Solid Black, Solid White, Spotted, Swallow Belly, White
