Quick facts
- Region
- Asia
- Local name
- 대한민국
- Racing types
- Thoroughbred flat racing, Korean native pony racing
- Timezone
- Asia/Seoul (UTC+9)
- Season pattern
- See detailed profile
- Profile reviewed
- 2026-06-17
Country racing guide
South Korea Horse Racing Calendar & Racecourses
South Korean racing is centrally administered by the Korea Racing Authority across Seoul, Busan-Gyeongnam and Jeju.
How to use this page
Use this page to understand the country's racing systems, season, surfaces, common meeting days and times, racecourses, and official information sources.
Final meeting dates, post times, and race information should always be confirmed on official or licensed source pages.
Horse racing in South Korea
KRA is the official national organiser and primary public information source.
Seoul and Busan-Gyeongnam use Thoroughbred programmes, while Jeju has a distinct native-pony context.
What types of horse racing are held here?
Thoroughbred flat racing
The principal code at Seoul and Busan-Gyeongnam.
Korean native pony racing
A distinct programme at Jeju.
Meeting patterns
Racing season
Racing follows an annual KRA calendar with seasonal variation.
Typical race days and times
The current KRA calendar is authoritative for meeting days.
Timezone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+9)
Surfaces, tracks, and formats
A broad dirt-track label is used for country-level guidance.
Racing systems and authorities
Korea Racing Authority system
KRA administers the national system and public race-day guidance.
How to read the calendar
Calendar structure
Use KRA current racing information and calendar routes.
First-time guide
The profile separates national organisation from public information delivery and caps timetable display at A.
Upcoming meetings
This section shows currently available verified meeting records. One row represents one meeting. Open the official sources for the latest complete schedule; racecards, entries, odds, results, and payouts are not reproduced here.
No verified meeting records are currently linked to this country page. This does not mean there is no racing in this country. Use the official source links below for the latest schedule.
Main racecourses
The table links to racecourse profiles currently available in Where Horses Run.
| Racecourse | Location | System |
|---|---|---|
| Seoul Racecourse | Gwacheon, Gyeonggi | Flat racing |
Official sources
Use these official landing pages for final confirmation. Where Horses Run does not replace official calendars or racecards.
Korea Racing Authority system
Coverage
Information included
- Country racing overview
- Racing types
- Seasonality
- Typical race days and times
- Surfaces and course formats
- Main racecourses
- Upcoming meetings
- Official sources
The profile separates national organisation from public information delivery and caps timetable display at A.
Information not published here
- Entries, horses, jockeys, and trainers
- Draw and weights
- Odds and popularity
- Predictions and betting tips
- Results and payouts
- Unofficial streams or copied video
Dataset coverage details
Dataset status
Country status: active
Coverage level: 2
Automation level: C
Active 30-day records: 0
Out-of-window records: 0