Jangseong Hwangryongwoo Market, a 60-Year Tradition, to Be Reborn with Modern Facilities

Perspective view of the newly built Hwangryongwoo Market. Provided by Jangseong County.

Jangseong-gun, South Jeolla Province, announced on March 19 that it is proceeding with the construction and relocation of the 'Hwangryongwoo Market,' a key pledge project of the 8th popularly elected administration.

Established in 1968 at the Hwangryong Traditional Market, Hwangryongwoo Market has experienced rapid growth in line with the expansion of Korea’s domestic Hanwoo cattle market. With an average of 8,000 cattle traded annually, it has established itself as a representative livestock distribution facility in the Honam region.

However, in recent years, problems such as foul odors and noise caused by the aging facilities have surfaced. In particular, residents living near the cattle market and merchants in the traditional market have suffered significantly.

In response, Jangseong-gun has been pursuing the reconstruction and relocation of Hwangryongwoo Market since 2022. After formulating the basic plan the following year, Jangseong Livestock Cooperative secured a site in the Shinho-ri area of Hwangryong-myeon, turning the project into a reality. Subsequently, the procedures for various permits and contractor selection were completed, and full-scale construction began in December of last year.

The new Hwangryongwoo Market is being constructed with a total project budget of 6.5 billion won, including 1.44 billion won in provincial and county funds. On a 23,290㎡ site, the market will feature holding pens, a composting facility, disinfection facilities, and offices. In addition, a digital auction system will be introduced to enhance transparency and efficiency in livestock transactions. Modern quarantine and disinfection facilities will also be installed to prevent the spread of livestock infectious diseases and to minimize damage to livestock farmers. Completion is expected around May 2026.

Kim Hanjong, Mayor of Jangseong-gun, stated, "With these upgraded, state-of-the-art facilities, the revitalized Hwangryongwoo Market will widely promote the excellence of Jangseong Hanwoo and is expected to make a significant contribution to the development of the local livestock industry."

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