Uigwi Village Agricultural Association Corporation is a village enterprise located in Namwon-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province. It operates Otkwi Horse Theme Town, providing horse riding experiences and educational services. It is equipped with various horse-related experiential facilities in a clean natural environment.

"Otkwi Horse Theme Town, located in a clean and pristine cypress forest, nutmeg tree forest, and green pastures, is a village enterprise operated by Uigwi Village Agricultural Association Corporation. It is fully equipped with various convenience facilities, including horse riding arena facilities, an experience center displaying horse-related materials, a story mural of Heonma Gongsin Kim Man-il, and shower rooms. It was established in 2014 when villagers formed a cooperative to transform the village pasture, which had been used as idle land in the region, into a cooperative farm. With provincial support, they established Otkwi Horse Theme Town and began operations."

Business Areas

• Horse Riding Experience and Education: Operates experiential horse riding and horse riding education programs using horses, providing tourists with a satisfying horse riding experience through interaction with Jeju horses. Horse riding education for young students is also conducted.
• Theme Town Operation: Through Otkwi Horse Theme Town, in addition to the horse riding arena, it provides various cultural and convenience facilities such as an experience center displaying horse-related materials and a story mural of Heonma Gongsin Kim Man-il, offering visitors a diverse range of experiences.
• Local Restaurant and Agricultural Product Related Business: Operates a local restaurant alongside the horse riding arena, and also develops businesses related to local agricultural products (tangerines, vegetables, etc.) to coexist with village residents.

Products

• Experiential Horse Riding: A one-time horse riding experience program with Jeju horses, allowing tourists to ride horses and enjoy Jeju's nature.
• Horse Riding Education: Provides systematic horse riding education, allowing participants to learn the basics of horse riding beyond just riding, and experience the horse trail with a coach.

Special Notes

• Clean natural environment and theme facilities: Located in a clean and pristine natural environment with cypress forests, nutmeg tree forests, and green pastures, it is equipped with various theme facilities such as an experience center and story murals, in addition to the horse riding arena.
• Community-based operation: As a village enterprise operated by villagers who voluntarily formed an agricultural association corporation, it seeks sustainable development in coexistence with the local community.
• Utilization of Jeju horse history and culture: It provides differentiated storytelling and experiences by utilizing the historical background of Uigwi-ri, the hometown of Heonma Gongsin Kim Man-il, and the value of Jeju horses.

Recruitment Information

• Main Hiring Positions: Horse riding instructor, experience guide, facility management, cafe/restaurant operation assistant, agricultural product related tasks
• Benefits: Enrollment in the four major insurances: National Pension, Health Insurance, Employment Insurance, and Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance.

💡 A Word from JobPloy
Uigwi Village Agricultural Association Corporation is a village enterprise that provides horse riding experiences and education in the beautiful nature of Jeju Island. Employees may primarily perform duties such as horse riding instruction, experience guidance, and facility management, and sometimes may also assist with cafe/restaurant operations or tasks related to local agricultural products. As a small organization, a flexible attitude towards handling various tasks is important, and communication skills with tourists and an understanding of horses will be helpful for adapting to the job. Since it is a place that grows with the local community, a sense of community and an active participation attitude are required.