Gangwon and Gyeonggi provinces compete in 2026 National Hanwoo Competition

The 22nd National Hanwoo Competition, held from October 28 to 30 at Nonghyup Anseong Farmland, concluded with Gangwon State and Gyeonggi Province securing top honors in the local government categories.

Gangwon State achieved the overall grand prize for local governments. In the individual farmer categories, Yu Dae-hwan from Yeongwol received the Presidential Award as the Grand Champion in the Mature Cow Division 3, while Park Si-deok from Hongcheon received an encouragement award in the calf category. The Pyeongchang Yeongwol Jeongseon Livestock Cooperative also earned a gold medal.

Gyeonggi Province secured second place overall in the local government category. The province won multiple awards, including top prizes in the genomic genetic ability and breeding cow categories. Specifically, farms in Gapyeong and Pocheon were recognized for excellence in breeding and genetic traits.

The competition, hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and organized by Nonghyup Economic Holdings, aims to select superior Hanwoo cattle and encourage genetic improvement within the industry.