# South Korean Hanwoo cattle competitions

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-korean-hanwoo-cattle-competitions
> Updated: 2026-10-30T07:38:25.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In October 2026, regional and national Hanwoo cattle competitions were held in South Korea to evaluate livestock quality and breeding excellence.

The Gyeongsangnam-do Hanwoo Competition concluded with Seok Byeong-woo being named the overall champion in the pregnant cow category. Other award recipients included Han Seung-min and Jo Jeong-je, while Kim Hak-rae received a provincial commendation for his industry contributions.

Following this, the 22nd National Hanwoo Competition took place at Nonghyup Anseong Farmland. Gangwon State won the overall grand prize for local governments, while Gyeonggi Province secured second place. Individual honors at the national level included the Presidential Award for Yu Dae-hwan in the Mature Cow Division 3.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-30: Gangwon and Gyeonggi provinces compete in 2026 National Hanwoo Competition

Gangwon State won the overall local government title at the 2026 National Hanwoo Competition, while Gyeonggi Province secured second place.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gangwon-and-gyeonggi-provinces-compete-in-2026-national-hanwoo-competition

### 2026-10-11: Gyeongsangnam-do Hanwoo Competition recognizes top breeders

Farmers in Miryang and Sacheon achieved top honors at the 2026 Gyeongsangnam-do Hanwoo Competition, showcasing the high quality and breeding excellence of regional cattle.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gyeongsangnam-do-hanwoo-competition-recognizes-top-breeders

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Cite as: South Korean Hanwoo cattle competitions. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/south-korean-hanwoo-cattle-competitions