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※ This video is part of the program <The Only Earth - Protect the Korean Grass Earth> that aired on September 9, 2016. Grass, the Hidden Hero of Sports Events The hidden hero of the 2002 World Cup semifinals was grass. Coach Hiddink reportedly ordered grass through the organizing committee. This was to create grass that the players were familiar with. Grass is closely related to the players’ condition to that extent. Another sport that requires grass, golf. In-bee Park brought us news of a gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics golf. Our grass was there with that valuable victory. Fortunately, improved Korean grass varieties were planted there. Because of Brazil’s hot and humid climate, Korean grass that is resistant to high temperatures was used. Just as In-bee Park won a world-class competition, it was a moment when Korean grass was recognized worldwide for its potential. The summer of 2016, before Korean grass came to us, was unusually hot. Nevertheless, our Korean grass stubbornly maintained its green color. We are grateful that the grass that lowers the temperature can withstand high temperatures. So how is Korean grass cultivated? The area around Samseo-myeon, Jangseong, Jeollanam-do was the first place in Korea to cultivate grass. It is said that over 990 households have been cultivating grass for over 30 years. In Jangseong, high-quality Korean grass is cultivated with many years of know-how. There are people who are working hard to create high-quality Korean grass, and they are grass researchers. They invest 6 to 10 years to develop grass varieties. High-quality grass is not created overnight. Let’s take a look at their hard work. Management is more important. Eco-friendly grass management method High-quality grass, management is more important than research. A golf course in Jeju manages its grass using sea salt and microorganisms. This means that the golf course operates by making the most of the natural environment of Gotjawal. Since golf courses are a part of nature, they treat nature as preciously as they borrowed it. A golf course in Pocheon also manages its grass using microbial compost. Why is this eco-friendly management method possible without pesticides? Because Korean grass is strong against high temperatures and has few pests and diseases, making it relatively easy to manage. Korean grass, the more you know about it, the stronger your friend becomes. Grass, which has become our natural air conditioner during the hot summer. As global warming issues are becoming more and more prominent, I hope it will continue to keep the Earth cool in the future. ✔ Program name: Only One Earth - Korean Grass Protect the Earth ✔ Broadcast date: 2016.09.09 #GolladyeonDocumentary #OnlyOneEarth #Grass #Korea #Soccer