The Horse Industry in Korea: Its Present Condition and Prospect
Jin Young Kim · Advanced science and technology letters · 2015
The Korean government implemented 'The Horse Industry Promotion Act' in 2011 in hopes of boosting rural economy. Since then a number of horse-riding facilities, parks, training schools and academies have mushroomed throughout the nation. Along with such rapidly changing circumstances, the huge efforts to develop horse industry as a means of cultural resource have been exerted in the recent years. In this regard, this study aims to introduce recent propensity regarding horse industry and find the direction of the future. Also, it will focus how Korea's horse industry has evolved.