“The Horse Racing Park Belongs in Icheon!” Farmers and Livestock Producers Unite in Support of Bid

Pledge Support at Agricultural Learning Groups Unity Rally
Mayor Seong: "We will do everything to secure the bid"

Farmers and livestock producers in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province, are calling for the Korea Racing Authority's horse racing park to be built in Icheon. The city plans to develop the park into a hub for the equine industry that combines horseback riding, hands-on activities and tourism.

Farmers and representatives of livestock organizations reaffirm their support for bringing a horse racing park to Icheon at the 15th Farmers' Learning Group Unity Convention, held on the 30th of last month at the Pungnyeon Festival Plaza in Icheon Agricultural Theme Park. Provided by Icheon City.

Icheon City said that farmers and representatives of livestock organizations reaffirmed their support for bringing the horse racing park to Icheon at the 15th Agricultural Learning Groups Unity Rally, held on October 30 at Pungnyeon Festival Plaza in Icheon Agricultural Theme Park.

About 800 people from the agricultural and livestock sectors attended the event, including Icheon Mayor Seong Suseok, members of the National Assembly, provincial and city council members, heads of local agricultural cooperatives and leaders of farmers' organizations. Icheon Livestock Cooperative and livestock-related organizations representing the Korean beef, pork and dairy sectors also expressed their support for the bid.

Attendees unfurled a large banner reading, "Icheon's farmers and livestock producers strongly support bringing the horse racing park to Icheon," and chanted, "The horse racing park belongs in Icheon!"

The city plans to develop the park into a "comprehensive equine leisure hub" with facilities for not only watching horse races but also horseback riding, horse training, hands-on activities and tourism. It aims to create jobs and stimulate the local economy by linking the region's agricultural and livestock industries with its tourism resources.

Mayor Seong said, "I am grateful that farmers and livestock producers have united in support of the bid in Icheon, a center of agriculture and livestock farming. We will continue to work closely with relevant organizations and the local community to promote Icheon's competitive advantages as a location and do everything we can to secure the horse racing park."

The rally, hosted by the Icheon City Federation of the Korean Rural Leaders Association and the Icheon City Federation of the Korean Association for Rural Living Improvement, also featured awards for outstanding members, pledges to practice carbon neutrality and take part in the Farmers' Safety 365 campaign, and a fun sports day.

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