Yeongju City Successfully Hosts 'Gyeongbuk Hanwoo Competition' with 77 Cattle from 18 Cities and Counties in the Province

A Platform for Hanwoo Breed Improvement and Livestock Farmer Exchange

Yeongju City in North Gyeongsang Province hosted the '2025 Gyeongbuk Hanwoo Competition' on October 21 at the Munjeong riverside area.

This event was co-hosted by North Gyeongsang Province and Yeongju City, and organized by the North Gyeongsang Province branch of the National Hanwoo Association and the North Gyeongsang Headquarters of Nonghyup Agribusiness Group.

The competition aimed to select outstanding Hanwoo cattle to promote breed improvement, as well as to foster unity and technical exchange among livestock farmers.

A total of 77 Hanwoo cattle from 18 cities and counties in the province were entered, and the best Hanwoo were selected in five different categories. Certificates and prize money were awarded to the top-performing farmers and local governments.

The event also featured a variety of side programs, including an exhibition of livestock equipment, performances by invited singers, and a livestock community unity event, which contributed to the festive atmosphere.

Participants responded positively, saying, "It was a meaningful occasion where we could clearly see the excellence of Hanwoo."

Yu Jeonggeun, acting mayor of Yeongju City, stated, "Through this competition, we hope to review the achievements in Hanwoo breeding and explore future directions, providing an opportunity for the local Hanwoo industry to achieve further growth."

Yeongju City is conducting evaluations at the Gyeongbuk Hanwoo Competition. Photo by Yeongju City