19th Cheongsong Apple Festival: Visitors Enthralled by Premium Hanwoo at Cheongsong Yeongyang Livestock Cooperative's 'Hanwoogumteo'

Local Hanwoo Beef Slaughter and Operations
Encouragement Visits from County Governor and Key Agricultural Cooperative Officials

The 19th Cheongsong Apple Festival was held over five days from October 29 to November 2, drawing an enthusiastic crowd. During the festival, the 'Hanwoogumteo' operated by the Cheongsong Yeongyang Livestock Agricultural Cooperative received a highly positive response from visitors.

Cheongsong Yeongyang Livestock Agricultural Cooperative.

The Cheongsong Yeongyang Livestock Agricultural Cooperative directly slaughtered and supplied Hanwoo cattle raised by local livestock farmers, enabling them to sell high-quality Hanwoo beef at affordable prices. This abundant food offering is credited with further elevating the quality of the festival.

In particular, during the festival, the Cheongsong County Governor, the Head of the Gyeongbuk Regional Headquarters of the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation, the Cheongsong County Branch Manager, and the heads of various local cooperatives visited Hanwoogumteo to observe its operations and encourage the cooperative staff.

A festival official commented, "Being able to enjoy high-quality local Hanwoo beef at the festival provided a great opportunity for Cheongsong's agricultural and livestock products to gain nationwide recognition."

Key officials from the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation also praised the high quality of Cheongsong Hanwoo beef and the cooperative's system, emphasizing the need for strengthened cooperation and support for the development of the local livestock industry.

Hwang Daegyu, President of the Cheongsong Yeongyang Livestock Agricultural Cooperative, stated, "It was especially meaningful to be able to slaughter and offer high-quality Hanwoo beef produced by local livestock farmers directly to consumers at affordable prices during the regional festival. The visits and encouragement from the Cheongsong County Governor and National Agricultural Cooperative Federation officials were a great source of motivation. We will continue to work hard to increase farmers' incomes and revitalize the local economy, so we ask for your continued interest and support."

Officials from Cheongsong County including Yoon Kyunghee and representatives from the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation visited 'Hanwoogumteo'. Provided by Cheongsong County

Celebrating its 19th year, the Cheongsong Apple Festival successfully concluded with strong support from both residents and visitors, promoting the excellence of local agricultural specialties and offering a variety of hands-on experiences and food content.