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Recently, as interest in health and leisure has increased, Koreans' interest in the horse industry is also expanding. The horse industry is a complex cultural industry that combines livestock and leisure, and has a very high added value. However, there are many challenges for the domestic horse industry to take a leap forward and develop. The government is making various efforts to expand the base of the horse industry, including horse breeding, revitalization of leisure sports, training of professional manpower, and manufacturing related goods. In parallel with the government's efforts, the interest and cooperation of the industry, local governments, and related organizations are very important.
Saturday, April 18 2026 - 04:07 AM
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The horse racing industry is not loved by the people, and the negative perception of horseback riding is spreading due to the recent situation. I think the role of racing media is necessary to overcome this reality wisely. I look forward to promoting the pure function of horse racing and horseback riding and suggesting a way forward.If there is anything to do here, the Korean Horse Training Association will also join us. In advanced horse industry countries, the horse industry-related media is loved by the public. I expect racing media to be at the center of its role in Korea soon. The Korean Horse Training Association will also recognize the importance of horse training and make ceaseless efforts to combine the advanced training techniques of horseback riding and racing horses.
Saturday, April 18 2026 - 04:01 AM
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I deeply appreciate the role of the media in leading the culture of the horse industry and the company's officials, including Kim Moon-young, CEO of Racing Media, who has faithfully delivered horse racing information. From the horse culture newspaper to KRJ Broadcasting, the horse industry journal to the Perfect Today's horse industry, it seems beautiful to see them scrambling to deliver substantial and correct information. It also makes me feel proud as a person in the horse industry. I don't think it's that easy to work on one field for 19 years. The contents and fields that have been delivered in that time will be diverse and endless.
Saturday, April 18 2026 - 03:58 AM
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The Seoul Horse Racing Association strongly opposed the plan, saying that the first and second grade mountain horse integrated races, which were implemented this year, showed poor performance of domestic horses as feared. Regarding the introduction of a fixed rate system for horse racing prize money, which has not yet reached a complete agreement, the Seoul Horse Racing Association is in a position to discuss the conversion of the fixed rate system after realizing it first, as the current amount of horse racing prize money is set lower than the actual input cost of the opponent, such as not properly reflecting the actual 1,800 heads of race horse operations and 890 heads of annual introduction.
Saturday, April 18 2026 - 03:55 AM
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Efforts to find the value as a future strategic industry and growth industry in the new horse industry environment are very important. The Korean Federation of Horse Industries plans to expand various communication and exchanges with horse-related organizations and external organizations in its industrial value. In order to continuously improve the customs and systems that hinder the development of the horse industry, the Korean Federation of Horse Industries will perform its duties, and the role of the media,has become even more important in improving them properly. We would like to thank the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the Korean Horse Association,
Saturday, April 18 2026 - 03:53 AM
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Last year, Jeju's revenue from Jeju's relay race amounted to 53.2 billion won (53.2 million U.S. dollars), accounting for 65 percent of Jeju's 81.7 billion won (81.4 million dollars) in local tax revenue, and 63 billion won (63 billion won) is expected this year. Jeju expects more than 1 billion won in revenue from the expansion of the relay race. The agreement will also form a tentatively named "Jeju Horse Industry Consultative Group" to protect and foster the Jeju horse industry. As a result, Jeju will invest 10 percent of the leisure tax revenue generated by the implementation of the relay race in projects to strengthen the competitiveness of the Jeju horse industry. The Korean Horse Association will also use the resources raised by the reduction of leisure tax to promote the improvement of Jeju horse racing facilities and strengthen functions.
Saturday, April 18 2026 - 03:53 AM
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Last year, Jeju's revenue from Jeju's relay race amounted to 53.2 billion won (53.2 million U.S. dollars), accounting for 65 percent of Jeju's 81.7 billion won (81.4 million dollars) in local tax revenue, and 63 billion won (63 billion won) is expected this year. Jeju expects more than 1 billion won in revenue from the expansion of the relay race. The agreement will also form a tentatively named "Jeju Horse Industry Consultative Group" to protect and foster the Jeju horse industry. As a result, Jeju will invest 10 percent of the leisure tax revenue generated by the implementation of the relay race in projects to strengthen the competitiveness of the Jeju horse industry. The Korean Horse Association will also use the resources raised by the reduction of leisure tax to promote the improvement of Jeju horse racing facilities and strengthen functions.
Saturday, April 18 2026 - 03:49 AM
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Since 2016, it has been in charge of public relations for the successful implementation and settlement of the riding ability certification system, which has been implemented as an important system for popularization and standardization, and has been working to improve the correct perception of the horse industry by using various media tools. In addition, for the first time in a horse-related organization, we have made efforts to promote the value of the horse industry, which accompanies society with a meaningful festival of happy companionship of disability and non-disability under the theme of words at Seoul City Hall Square.
Saturday, April 18 2026 - 03:43 AM
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While the image of horseback riding has fallen and is in trouble, it is necessary to improve the image of horseback riding through the revitalization of horseback riding for youth and the disabled, and the role of the media is important. An official from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs said, "The horse industry has great growth potential and added value in proportion to the increase in national income. It is expected to induce significant economic effects such as job creation in related industries."As a result, we hope that the disabled will enjoy health and happiness through horseback riding, and that the disabled will actively participate in jobs in the horse industry and horse-related industries,
Saturday, April 18 2026 - 03:39 AM
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Last year, the first five-year comprehensive plan for fostering the horse industry closed last year. In 2011, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs set a goal to develop the industry into a new source of income for farming and fishing villages in the FTA era, and made efforts to expand the base of the horse-riding population, focusing on youth and families. In addition, the government has established a policy to foster the horse industry as a driving force for the development of the livestock industry and revitalization of farming and fishing villages. Over the past five years, horseback riding has contributed to the public health, including daily sports and rehabilitation therapy,
Saturday, April 18 2026 - 03:35 AM
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In Seoul Race Park, foreign assistants and track riders included in the second stage of horse racing innovation plan will be introduced and operated.The agreement on horse industry development aims to develop the Jeju horse industry by establishing a mutual cooperation and cooperation system between Jeju, the home of horses, and the Korea Horse Association, a domestic horse industry agency. Since its first signing in January 2010, it has made two business agreements and made joint efforts until last year. As the second business agreement with Jeju Special Self-Governing Province ended on December 31 this year, the Korea Horse Association signed the third business agreement at Samda Hall on the second floor of the provincial government on the afternoon of the 16th.
Saturday, April 18 2026 - 03:35 AM
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In Seoul Race Park, foreign assistants and track riders included in the second stage of horse racing innovation plan will be introduced and operated.The agreement on horse industry development aims to develop the Jeju horse industry by establishing a mutual cooperation and cooperation system between Jeju, the home of horses, and the Korea Horse Association, a domestic horse industry agency. Since its first signing in January 2010, it has made two business agreements and made joint efforts until last year. As the second business agreement with Jeju Special Self-Governing Province ended on December 31 this year, the Korea Horse Association signed the third business agreement at Samda Hall on the second floor of the provincial government on the afternoon of the 16th.
Saturday, April 18 2026 - 03:33 AM
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In addition, the Korea Cup International Coast Guard, a full-fledged international race, will be newly established. Foreign assistants and foreign track riders will finally be introduced in Seoul Race Park. The Korean Horse Association has recently set an indicator for horse racing implementation in 2016 and is in talks with related organizations. According to the plan to set implement indicators presented by the Korean Horse Association to related organizations, the Korean Horse Association sets the basic direction of the 2016 horse racing implementation plan to strengthen the stability of racing organization, secure management stability, and apply the second stage of horse racing innovation. In order to strengthen the stability of the race organization, the plan is to minimize low-head race by reducing the number of races in Seoul and Bukyeong at a time when available resources are scarce, such as the inflow of new horses.
Saturday, April 18 2026 - 03:30 AM
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If you come to the inland domestic horse auction organized by the association, you will be able to meet the high-quality horses produced and nurtured by producers and the breeders of Let's Run Farm under the support of Let's Run Farm longevity at the price of the foam removal, so we ask for your active interest and participation. Based on the already planned Saemangeum Horse Industrial Complex, we look forward to the active cooperation and support of related agencies and the government in reflecting the national project of the Saemangeum Horse Co-production Promotion Complex, which is being pursued by the association to dramatically reduce management costs
Saturday, April 18 2026 - 03:28 AM
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Active support is needed if conditions are created in the future and the association takes the lead in fostering later.Preferably, various support measures and systems should be in place for the reorganization of the auction market centered on 1-year-old horses, like in advanced countries. Inland horse owners are efficiently using the grasslands of Let's Run Farm Jangsu, and training has been possible regardless of weather conditions on the 400-meter indoor road in Let's Run Farm Jangsu, which was completed earlier this year. In addition, it is expected that the quality of inland horses will be improved and the later development will be made when the existing
Saturday, April 18 2026 - 03:21 AM
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It is considered a serious time for all participants, including producers, horse racing, the Korean Horse Association, the media, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, to take the reins once again and work together to pave the way for a new leap forward so that the horse industry, including horse racing, can establish itself as a new growth engine as soon as possible. The management difficulties of inland racehorse producers are also more serious than ever. The liberalization of imports of foreign horses has reduced the purchasing power of domestic horses, and the auction market is still cold.
Saturday, April 18 2026 - 03:18 AM
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At that time, the goal was to promote international racing in three stages from 2015 to 2016. In addition, the mid-term innovation goal of the Korea Racing Authority's first horse racing innovation plan this year included the hosting of the 2016 Korea Cup. Already, the Korea Racing Authority has held the Asian Challenge Cup this year and held an international race involving Japan and Singapore.If this year's Asian Challenge Cup was a half-way international race only for Asian countries such as Japan (racehorse belonging to Oi Racecourse) and Singapore, the Korea Cup, which will be newly established next year, is expected to be an international race in name and reality. Japan, Singapore, and Dubai, where the quarantine agreement between the two countries has been concluded, are taken for granted as Korean racehorses have also run away races. In addition, the Korean Racing Authority is considering inviting Hong Kong, the United States, and European countries.
Saturday, April 18 2026 - 03:15 AM
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Considering that the prize money for horse racing is expected to remain unchanged next year from this year, the Korea Cup and the Korea Cup Sprint international invited races, which will cost 1 billion won and 700 million won, are expected to become the best horse racing competitions in Korea. "We have Hong Kong, the U.S. and European countries in mind, in addition to Japan, Singapore and Dubai, which have been quarantined for the first time," said an official at the Korea Racing Authority. The number of invited runners will be less than eight, and there will be no special restriction on their qualifications. "We will form a race selection committee to select candidates not only for foreign horse racing but also for domestic horse racing," he said. The Korea Racing Authority's push to host an international invited race for the Korea Cup is part of the internationalization that has been steadily pursued, and is included in the horse racing innovation measures announced in 2007.
Saturday, April 18 2026 - 03:13 AM
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In particular, the meeting discussed major tasks of the Korean Horse Association, such as constant management innovation and the globalization of horse racing.At the management strategy meeting in the second half of this year, the heads of the headquarters and heads of each headquarters were presenters, reflecting on the core tasks that were the goals of 2015 and announcing whether to pursue them, and sharing the main vision of 2016. Chairman Hyun Myung-kwan said at the general meeting of the management strategy meeting, "I would like to thank all employees once again for their hard work at the end of 2015, and in 2016, we will promote management innovation with customer satisfaction as the top priority, and we will make sure to create tangible results by teaching on the other hand, not only this year's performance but also the parts that were somewhat sluggish in the business promotion."
Saturday, April 18 2026 - 03:10 AM
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It was the first attempt by the Korea Racing Authority in February this year to have all employees attend the management strategy meeting, which usually only had executives attend, and at the suggestion of the chairman, the Korea Racing Authority invited horse racing officials, customers, and reporters along with all employees in January to hear the vivid voices of all stakeholders, and invited all employees and representatives of partner companies to participate in the management strategy meeting held in February. At the management strategy meeting in February, the heads of the 13 headquarters presented the core tasks of the headquarters and shared the management philosophy of the chairman throughout the company. In addition, a management strategy meeting was held in the first half of the year to discuss major issues of the horse society, including constant management innovation and the globalization of horse racing.
Saturday, April 18 2026 - 02:50 AM
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It was the first attempt by the Korea Racing Authority in February this year to have all employees attend the management strategy meeting, which usually only had executives attend, and at the suggestion of the chairman, the Korea Racing Authority invited horse racing officials, customers, and reporters along with all employees in January to hear the vivid voices of all stakeholders, and invited all employees and representatives of partner companies to participate in the management strategy meeting held in February. At the management strategy meeting in February, the heads of the 13 headquarters presented the core tasks of the headquarters and shared the management philosophy of the chairman throughout the company. In addition, a management strategy meeting was held in the first half of the year to discuss major issues of the horse society, including constant management innovation and the globalization of horse racing.
Saturday, April 18 2026 - 02:48 AM
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The Seoul Horse Racing Association strongly opposed the plan, saying that the first and second grade mountain horse integrated races, which were implemented this year, showed poor performance of domestic horses as feared. Regarding the introduction of a fixed rate system for horse racing prize money, which has not yet reached a complete agreement, the Seoul Horse Racing Association is in a position to discuss the conversion of the fixed rate system after realizing it first, as the current amount of horse racing prize money is set lower than the actual input cost of the opponent, such as not properly reflecting the actual 1,800 heads of race horse operations and 890 heads of annual introduction.
Saturday, April 18 2026 - 02:44 AM
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In addition, the Korea Cup International Coast Guard, a full-fledged international race, will be newly established. Foreign assistants and foreign track riders will finally be introduced in Seoul Race Park. The Korean Horse Association has recently set an indicator for horse racing implementation in 2016 and is in talks with related organizations. According to the plan to set implement indicators presented by the Korean Horse Association to related organizations, the Korean Horse Association sets the basic direction of the 2016 horse racing implementation plan to strengthen the stability of racing organization, secure management stability, and apply the second stage of horse racing innovation. In order to strengthen the stability of the race organization, the plan is to minimize low-head race by reducing the number of races in Seoul and Bukyeong at a time when available resources are scarce, such as the inflow of new horses.
Saturday, April 18 2026 - 02:20 AM
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At that time, the goal was to promote international racing in three stages from 2015 to 2016. In addition, the mid-term innovation goal of the Korea Racing Authority's first horse racing innovation plan this year included the hosting of the 2016 Korea Cup. Already, the Korea Racing Authority has held the Asian Challenge Cup this year and held an international race involving Japan and Singapore.If this year's Asian Challenge Cup was a half-way international race only for Asian countries such as Japan (racehorse belonging to Oi Racecourse) and Singapore, the Korea Cup, which will be newly established next year, is expected to be an international race in name and reality. Japan, Singapore, and Dubai, where the quarantine agreement between the two countries has been concluded, are taken for granted as Korean racehorses have also run away races. In addition, the Korean Racing Authority is considering inviting Hong Kong, the United States, and European countries.
Saturday, April 18 2026 - 02:18 AM
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Considering that the prize money for horse racing is expected to remain unchanged next year from this year, the Korea Cup and the Korea Cup Sprint international invited races, which will cost 1 billion won and 700 million won, are expected to become the best horse racing competitions in Korea. "We have Hong Kong, the U.S. and European countries in mind, in addition to Japan, Singapore and Dubai, which have been quarantined for the first time," said an official at the Korea Racing Authority. The number of invited runners will be less than eight, and there will be no special restriction on their qualifications. "We will form a race selection committee to select candidates not only for foreign horse racing but also for domestic horse racing," he said. The Korea Racing Authority's push to host an international invited race for the Korea Cup is part of the internationalization that has been steadily pursued, and is included in the horse racing innovation measures announced in 2007.
Saturday, April 18 2026 - 02:14 AM