Ganghwa County Livestock Auction Market Completed, 50 Calves Auctioned on Opening Day

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Ganghwa Livestock Cooperative held the completion ceremony for a livestock market equipped with the latest electronic auction system at 910-3 Gongneung-ri, Burun-myeon on the 12th.

About 200 people attended, including County Governor Yoo Cheon-ho of Ganghwa County, County Assembly Chairman Shin Deuk-sang and assembly members, heads of livestock-related organizations, and cooperative members.

The opening ceremony was conducted in compliance with everyday social distancing quarantine guidelines, with disinfection work completed prior to the event and body temperature checks and mask-wearing confirmation performed.

County Governor Yoo Cheon-ho said in his speech, "We congratulate the opening of the livestock market, which has long been the wish of many livestock farmers," and added, "We look forward to increased farm income and improved convenience through quality calf auctions."

The Ganghwa County Livestock Auction Market required total construction costs of 1.08 billion won, including 250 million won in county subsidies. Construction began in October of last year and was completed as a state-of-the-art livestock market with an area of 632 square meters, featuring an auction holding pen, offices, a disinfection room, and an electronic auction system.

The Ganghwa County Livestock Auction Market completed construction in December of last year but postponed its official opening due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19.

Meanwhile, following the completion ceremony, 50 calves were successfully auctioned in the subsequent electronic auction.