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According to Yonhap News,

(JEONJU=Yonhap News) North Jeolla Province announced April 18 that it will develop the horse industry to create new source of income.

The Province will invest KRW 4.1 billion in building four new equestrian centers in Namwon City, Jinan County and Jeongeup City and expanding the facilities of the Jeonju Equestrian Center.

"The horse industry, which is a high value-added industry with growth potential directly affected by the increase in the national income, will become the leading sixth industry of the rural area," said a provincial official.

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