Guestbook

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Despite various difficult conditions last year, the Quarantine Agency achieved excellent results based on the expertise and know-how it had accumulated over time. As a prime example, by achieving the remarkable feat of advancing the development of the original technology for the foot-and-mouth disease vaccine by one year ahead of the original schedule, we laid the foundation for “victory over vaccine sovereignty” for foot-and-mouth disease. We also contributed to the early eradication of foot-and-mouth disease

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In addition, we must strengthen our capacity not only to establish a foundation for the production and distribution of horse meat, but also to cultivate specialized personnel for the horse industry and to popularize horseback ridingWords are a symbol of wealth, power, and happiness. I ask everyone to join us in creating a Korea that is happy because we have something to say.Finally, I wish that 2018, the Year of the Dog, may be a year filled with health, happiness, and peace for all the people of South Korea, and for everyone at the Horse Industry Journal and the Korea Horse Industry Association.

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Even this alone shows that our country was a horse power not only in Central Asia but also throughout the world. Horse experts also assess that Korea’s Guahama, that is, the Jeju horse, a native Korean breed, is far more resilient than the Mongolian horse.Considering that the Eurasian Altai Cultural Exchange Exhibition, held in 2017 at Gwanghwamun Square alongside the Korea Language Industry Association’s “Seoul Language Culture Festival,” attracted not only citizens but also many foreigners,

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The union, which had strongly opposed this, held an extraordinary general meeting on Wednesday the 27th, during which 18 supervisors, including the union executive committee and policy director Maeng Seung-ho, who represents assistant trainers, participated in a collective head-shaving ceremony, and union executive committee member Yoon Chang-soo and policy director Maeng Seung-ho, representing assistant trainers, returned their licenses, escalating the level of resistance.On Saturday, February 16, the Trainers’ Union submitted a petition signed by 367 horse trainers, arguing that the revision of the Racing Authority’s regulations was part of the Korea Horse Racing Development Mid- to Long-Term Plan and a unilateral revision that ignored the opinions of horse trainers.

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Korea is the world’s first nation to achieve both an economic miracle and a political miracle in the world for the first time in 70 years. Do you know that Genghis Khan was originally a descendant of the Korean people. A recent discovery has recorded that Genghis Khan was the 19th-generation descendant of Daeyabal, the younger brother of Balhae’s Dae Jo-yeong. The Korean people are a nation that, while arrogantly ruling the Manchurian plains, conquered the entire world beyond East Asia—China, Central Asia, Russia, and EuropePsy’s Gangnam Style,

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In addition, “It goes without saying that, for the policy of the horse industry to be substantiated, public officials who design and implement policies must have a high level of understanding of the horse industry.” He said, “Along with training private-sector experts in the horse industry, we must accelerate the training of public-sector experts.”The Korea Racing Authority plans to continue strengthening its position as a “specialized institution for training professionals in the horse industry,” by supporting high-quality public servant education through close cooperation with the Korea Agency of Education, Promotion and Service in Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, and the Korea Agency of Education, Promotion and Service in Animal Husbandry, Livestock and Food, while also developing diverse horse industry training content for public officials, thereby encompassing both private and public workforce.

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Meanwhile, newly appointed chairman Jee Dae-seop said that, as he had stated in his campaign pledge last year, he would focus on lowering the prize money deduction rate for owners from the current 2% to 1.5%, and on improving the conditions and environment for owner management. He also said that he would work to revive online betting and ease the regulations of the Owners’ Rights Committee in order to overcome the current reality of Korean horse racing, which is facing difficulties both domestically and internationally, including recent declines in sales and the Owners’ Rights Committee’s regulations.

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In addition, Minister Lee has served as a working-level member of the Prime Minister’s Office Agricultural Policy Deliberation Committee in 1994, a full-time expert member of the Presidential Regulatory Reform Committee, chairman of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries’ own regulatory review committee, head of the Ministry of Strategy and Finance’s mid-term fiscal task force for the agriculture and food sector, and an expert member of the Presidential Committee on Regional Development. Minister Lee also received the Order of Civil Merit and the Order of Civil Merit, Camellia Medal, in 1999 and 2011, respectively, for his achievements in agricultural policy.Minister Lee, well-versed in U.S. affairs and economic trade, is regarded as a leader who leads the organization effectively with a gentle temperament.

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In addition, “It goes without saying that, for the policy of the horse industry to be substantiated, public officials who design and implement policies must have a high level of understanding of the horse industry.” He said, “Along with training private-sector experts in the horse industry, we must accelerate the training of public-sector experts.”The Korea Racing Authority plans to continue strengthening its position as a “specialized institution for training professionals in the horse industry,” by supporting high-quality public servant education through close cooperation with the Korea Agency of Education, Promotion and Service in Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, and the Korea Agency of Education, Promotion and Service in Animal Husbandry, Livestock and Food, while also developing diverse horse industry training content for public officials, thereby encompassing both private and public workforce.

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We made great efforts to break the existing mistaken notion that horseback riding is something only a small privileged class can enjoy. To popularize equestrian sports and expand its reach, we planned and carried out various events, both large and small, every year, and through diverse cultural festivals, we brought equestrian sports closer to the citizens, allowing them to enjoy and participate together.The Korea Horse Industry Association, together with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Korea Racing Authority

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Meanwhile, newly appointed chairman Jee Dae-seop said that, as he had stated in his campaign pledge last year, he would focus on lowering the prize money deduction rate for owners from the current 2% to 1.5%, and on improving the conditions and environment for owner management. He also said that he would work to revive online betting and ease the regulations of the Owners’ Rights Committee in order to overcome the current reality of Korean horse racing, which is facing difficulties both domestically and internationally, including recent declines in sales and the Owners’ Rights Committee’s regulations.

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France as a successful case for benchmarking, the government took the lead in controlling the industry, provided various forms of support and promotion, and rapidly built the industrial foundation. In the process, we systematized children’s education to increase future consumer demand, and it also produced very satisfactory results. Now that the growth of industries that had been heavily invested in in France has begun to show some results, France has gradually shifted to a policy management system that encourages industries

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Unfortunately, at the center of it all was our horse industry, and among its various sectors, “equestrianism” was the headline news, conveying negative images about equestrianism day after day.One incident caused tremendous damage to the entire horse industry, and as a result, many people, including myself—who actually ran an equestrian center—had to overcome extremely difficult times.Through the first comprehensive horse industry plan, an unforeseen period of hardship came to South Korea’s horse industry,

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Horse Industry Promotion Act, but the most important amendment to the Farmland Act in the riding horse sector has not been achieved. To install a rural-style equestrian facility, existing farmland must be converted into sports land, and the excessive farmland conversion charges are a significant burden. To improve the current reality, where many rural equestrian facilities are operating without permits or registration, this must be resolved during the second horse industry plan period.

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Only then can the demand for riding horse production be revitalized, and it can lead to increased profits for specialized riding horse producer members. If the producers’ association is revitalized, the development and production of excellent Korean-style riding horses will naturally follow, and I believe the livestock policy intended by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs as an FTA alternative for livestock farmers will succeed.Finally, I wish that all horse-related organizations and professionals across the country have a hopeful and blessed New Year, and with that, I conclude my New Year’s greetings.

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Recognized as a leader with strong drive and passionate leadership, newly appointed chairman Ji Dae-seop served as a member of the 15th National Assembly, and has held positions such as standing secretary of the Korea-Japan Parliamentary League, executive member of the United Liberal Democrats, and president of the Korea Stenographers Association. He is currently serving as chairman of Nokwon Ranch and Kwanglim Co., Ltd.Meanwhile, to mark its 20th anniversary, the Seoul Acupuncture Association released the “20-Year Review of the Private Acupuncture System Through Records” data.Kwon Seung-se, director of the Korea Racing Authority’s Horse Industry Human Resources Development Institute, said, “With the increase in the riding population and the implementation of national qualification exams related to horses, horse industry training programs for the general public have been actively conducted, but there has been a lack of training programs for public officials who are responsible for horse industry policy.”

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Like a huge lump of earth, the year when earth meets earth and blends together with the scent of alcohol and the smell of wine is called the “Year of the Golden Dog”!! It is said to be an auspicious year. I wish that the Year of the Golden Dog, the Year of the Dog, will be a year of hope and progress for everyone involved in the horse industry.2018 is also the year when the second five-year plan for the horse industry begins.The message the Korea Passenger Horse Breeders Association wants to convey to the Ministry of Agriculture,

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He opened by saying, “I feel a heavy responsibility to serve as chairman at this important time when Korean horse racing is entering its youth.” He added, “During my term, I will focus on strengthening the status of the owners and enhancing their rights, thereby improving the conditions and environment for owner management.” He expressed his ambition, saying, “To overcome the reality of Korean horse racing, which is facing difficulties both domestically and internationally, such as recent declines in sales and the SaGamWi regulations, I will work together with the Korea Racing Authority and related organizations to revive online betting and ease the SaGamWi regulations.”

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The year 2017 was a regrettable year of regression, not growth, for the horse industry. In particular, this year brought even greater harm to equestrian center operators nationwide under difficult circumstances, due to certain incidents such as the Choi Soon-sil state corruption scandal and the preferential treatment of Jeong Yoo-ra in equestrian affairs, which reinforced the negative image of equestrian riding among the public. In addition, it was a disappointing and regrettable year for professional riding horse breeders and horse-breeding farms as well.

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He added, “The revision of the enforcement rules is merely a step toward individual employment, and we will use every possible means, including an injunction to suspend the effect of the revised enforcement rules, to have the revised rules withdrawn,” expressing his intention to intensify the opposition struggle.The Korea Racing Authority has reiterated that the revision of the Racing Enforcement Rules is intended to expand the opportunities for horse trainers to obtain supervisory licenses by easing the eligibility requirements for supervisors.However, officials from related organizations unanimously say that the Korea Racing Authority has revived the policies that were mentioned in past horse racing innovation measures and that they have already been incorporated into the horse racing system to a considerable extent.

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In addition, we will strengthen the foundation for plant quarantine by mandating the reporting of pest and disease sightings and expanding inspection personnel, establishing a nationwide surveillance network, and setting up surveillance and control centers to enable early detection and rapid control of high-risk invasive pests and diseases such as the red imported fire ant. We will also modernize plant pest and disease management by utilizing advanced technologies for unmanned aerial vehicles and unmanned surveillance traps to quickly detect pests

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National Standard Quarantine and Inspection Agency, the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency will, throughout this year, ensure that all staff work as one and fulfill their role as vigilant guardians defending the risks of livestock diseases and plant pests and diseases at the very front lines.To this end, the Quarantine Agency aims to establish and focus on four core tasks based on the core values of “One Health, field-oriented, communication and cooperation, future-oriented response, user-oriented,

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General Conference in Songdo, Incheon, in April last year with the participation of about 360 national representatives from the global plant quarantine sector, it also provided an opportunity to enhance its international standing as a leading country in the field of plant quarantine.To promote the development of the veterinary pharmaceutical industry, various communication channels were established, including on-site meetings, workshops, and the regular operation of mobile civil complaint consultation centers, with an emphasis on public-private communication.

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However, driven by a sense of duty to eradicate it as quickly as possible, we have devoted ourselves to preventing further spread and bringing the disease to an early end through prompt and thorough testing and epidemiological investigations.And on September 28, after the discovery of imported red imported fire ants through a preliminary inspection at the container yard of Gamman Pier in Busan Port, all available personnel were mobilized to strengthen quarantine and surveillance at major ports. In addition, through swift control operations carried

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Last year, despite difficult circumstances such as the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, highly pathogenic avian influenza, and the first detection of the invasive red imported fire ant, I would like to express my gratitude to all the staff of the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency for quietly fulfilling their duties in the positions they were entrusted to.The New Year is the Year of the Golden Dog. Dogs are animals that symbolize bravery and wisdom, and they are also the companions that have been with humans the longest.