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Seven years have passed since the world's only horse industry promotion law was enacted and implemented, but the most important agricultural law revision in the riding sector has not been made. In order to install a rural horse-riding facility, it is necessary to change the existing farmland to sports land, but the excessive burden of farmland conversion is a big burden. In order to improve the reality that many rural horse-riding facilities are currently operating without permission and without permission, it must be resolved during the second horse-industry plan. Only then will the demand for the production of horseback riding be activated, and it can lead to the generation of profits for members of professional horse-riding producers.

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I wish everyone in the country a happy year with their horses. The year 2017 was a sad year for the horse industry, not growth. In particular, it was a year of further damage to the operators of horse racing courses across the country due to some kind of incidents, such as Choi Soon-sil's manipulation of state affairs, which made the public aware of the bad image of the horse racing sector, and Jeong Yu-ra's preferential treatment for horse racing. In addition, it was a disappointing and regrettable year for professional horse manufacturers and horse breeding farmers. Historically, the year of martial arts is a year when eventful events are completed and combined.

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The announcement of the Korean Horse Association seems to be similar to the government's "Five-Year Comprehensive Plan for Promotion of the Horse Industry," and it is questionable whether the government will implement a policy to delegate the horse industry to the Korean Horse Association. The government's opaque horse industry policy is shrinking the horse industry's economic outlook and foundation, and the impact of the Korean market is significant in the Jangje industry, and the Jangje industry and workers are also worried about the future of the industry. In order to address the concerns of farmers and horse industry-related workers, continuous support for the horse industry promotion policy, which has already been firmly established by the government's agricultural policy, is more urgent than ever.

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First, we will establish a field-oriented and ICT/big data-based livestock quarantine system and lay the foundation for advanced plant pest management. We will make all-out efforts to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, which is currently occurring intermittently in duck farms, and to end it early. We will make preemptive and effective quarantine management possible through scientific epidemiological analysis based on information and communication technology and big data such as the Internet of Things (IoT). To prevent the recurrence of foot-and-mouth disease, we will maintain the positive rate of lean antibodies at more than 70% and try to achieve the goal of cleanliness of foot-and-mouth disease by establishing a site-oriented regular quarantine system.

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In addition, various communication channels have been established for the development of the animal medicine industry, including on-site meetings focused on public-private communication, workshops, and regular operation of visiting civil service counseling centers. By promoting animal protection and improving the operation system of animal protection centers, we have reduced the euthanasia rate of abandoned animals. Last year, the quarantine headquarters worked tirelessly to create a "healthy livestock environment for animals and the people" based on the efforts of all the employees and to realize "border quarantine to create a foundation for the agricultural industry and protect the agricultural and livestock environment." Employees of the Agricultural and Livestock Quarantine Headquarters and the people who take care of the Agricultural and Livestock Quarantine Headquarters!

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Nevertheless, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs has been delaying the establishment of the "Second Five-Year Comprehensive Plan for the Promotion of the Horse Industry," which is stipulated by law, without providing clear reasons for policy changes, is a loss of trust in the government and disappointing farmers and horse industry workers. Moreover, in September 2017, the Korean Horse Industry Promotion Headquarters announced that it had set a budget of 3 billion won for the growth of horse industry-related projects with the goal of creating 200,000 horse-riding populations every five years by 2030, with the aim of dividing the period into three stages every five years.

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In addition, it contributed to the early end of foot-and-mouth disease by developing the world's first simple antigen diagnosis kit for three types of foot-and-mouth disease (O, A, and Asia1) and applying it to the field. In addition, through the reorganization of quarantine and reorganization, the quarantine monitoring department and avian influenza research team were newly established to strengthen the expertise of comprehensive response to livestock diseases and research and diagnosis of avian influenza.Since the first outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N6) in Gochang, Jeollabuk-do on November 17, additional outbreaks have occurred in Yeongam, Jeollanam-do, and Jeongeup, Jeollabuk-do, causing concern to livestock farmers and the public, but with a sense of mission to eradicate it as soon as possible, we focused on preventing further spread of disease and ending it early through precise diagnosis and epidemiological investigation.

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Last year, Choi Soon-sil's manipulation of state affairs, the impeachment of former President Park Geun Hye, and the election of President Moon Jae In led to a major crisis that will remain in our constitutional history. In addition, North Korea's successive nuclear tests and missile launches, not only domestic but also international security crises including the U.S. and Japan, and economic crises caused by China's retaliation against THAAD, were a series of national challenges that could not be relieved internally and externally. Perhaps because of such domestic and international circumstances, the comprehensive plan for fostering the horse industry, which is the central plan of the Korean horse industry, has not yet been finalized for various reasons and has passed the first year of 2017,

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Horses start walking and running as soon as they are born, but humans do not exercise their exact motor functions until well over 10 years later. If you compare the horse industry promotion method to people, you will be just 8 years old when you enter elementary school next year. I think the current difficulty is a growing pain for the horse industry to grow and develop further. I hope that the people who wisely overcome the crisis will show interest and affection for the horse industry, the horse industry will take a powerful leap like horses in the new year, and that people with disabilities or difficulties in emotion and behavior will stand at the center of the horse industry to revitalize the rural economy and improve the quality of life for the people.

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Food and Rural Affairs Quarantine Headquarters for silently performing their duties in their respective positions despite difficult conditions such as foot-and-mouth disease, highly pathogenic avian influenza, and the first discovery of an alien red fire ant. The new year is the Year of the Golden Dog. The dog is an animal that symbolizes bravery and wisdom, and also a partner that has been with humans for a long time. The quarantine headquarters will also approach the people one step closer and become a partner in empathizing and communicating. Despite various difficult conditions last year, the quarantine headquarters produced excellent results based on the expertise and know-how accumulated so far. As a case in point, it laid the foundation for the "redemption vaccine sovereignty" by advancing the development of the original technology for foot-and-mouth vaccine by one year earlier than originally planned.

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In particular, in preparation for the full implementation of the pesticide permitted substance list management system (PLS), we will expand the ex officio registration of pesticides and actively promote pesticide safety use education to produce safe crops and prevent damage to farmers.Second, we will secure the future growth engine of our agricultural industry and lead job creation by incorporating the 4th industrial revolution convergence technology. We will lead the innovative growth of our agriculture by spreading Korean smart farms that can improve productivity and quality and reduce labor. To this end, we will develop precision growth management software by combining smart farm technology standardization, big data, and artificial intelligence with agriculture, and create a smart agricultural ecosystem by fostering more than 100 smart agricultural experts every year.

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Based on these achievements, the Korea Rehabilitation Horseback Riding Association was established in 2013, and on December 22, 2017, the Korea Rehabilitation Horseback Riding Association received approval from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to establish a corporation. The Korea Rehabilitation Horseback Riding Association will unite related organizations, including related academic and educational organizations, rehabilitation horseback riding instructors and therapists, and various experts and workers in the horse industry, and will work together to develop and globalize Korea's rehabilitation horseback riding. In 2021, experts from various fields related to the horse industry are working together to attract the World Rehabilitation Horseback Riding Conference to Korea.

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In addition, we will strengthen the foundation for plant quarantine by making it mandatory to report the discovery of pests, expand inspection personnel, establish a nationwide forecasting network, and establish a forecast control center to detect and quickly control high-risk foreign diseases such as foreign red fire ants. In addition, we will advance the management of plant pests by quickly detecting pests that are concerned about exporting countries such as fruit burn disease and conducting scientific epidemiological investigations through genetic analysis by utilizing advanced technologies of unmanned aerial vehicles and unmanned forecasting traps. Second, we will establish a scientific base and an effective border quarantine base centered on prevention and import risk analysis for a clean Korea.

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In addition, rehabilitation horseback riding for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder has been shown to have a great effect on alleviating ADHD symptoms. It was easy to see the increase in the expression of opinions of ADHD children, active and pleasant, and social behaviors on the spot, and it was judged that rehabilitation horseback riding could be a new therapeutic method that could be combined with existing treatments in the treatment of ADHD. These achievements have been scientifically verified by contributing to international academic journals. Other researchers in Korea are also applying the rehabilitation horse riding program to various disorders such as ADHD, Internet game use disorder, and intellectual disability and publishing positive research results.

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This is because the thorny path of the horse industry, which began when a horse was at the center of last year's historical event, seems to have continued this year. It is very sad to think about disabled children who sit on horses and smile happily on them that I met at the scene of rehabilitation riding. Korea's rehabilitation horse began as a social and public interest project at Samsung Electronics Hiking Troupe in 2001. I participated in the operation of the rehabilitation horse riding program with a light heart that allows children with brain lesions to have a different experience as an event, but the rehabilitation effect for children with disabilities was more than expected.

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Food and Rural Affairs Quarantine Headquarters for silently performing their duties in their respective positions despite difficult conditions such as foot-and-mouth disease, highly pathogenic avian influenza, and the first discovery of an alien red fire ant. The new year is the Year of the Golden Dog. The dog is an animal that symbolizes bravery and wisdom, and also a partner that has been with humans for a long time. The quarantine headquarters will also approach the people one step closer and become a partner in empathizing and communicating. Despite various difficult conditions last year, the quarantine headquarters produced excellent results based on the expertise and know-how accumulated so far. As a case in point, it laid the foundation for the "redemption vaccine sovereignty" by advancing the development of the original technology for foot-and-mouth vaccine by one year earlier than originally planned.

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We will actively foster young farmers who will lead the revitalization of rural areas such as 4-H and professional farmers who will lead the industrialization of the future growth of agriculture through customized education for female farmers and farmers returning to farming and rural areas. We will support the improvement of the quality of life of farmers by strengthening safety and welfare such as disaster prevention for farmers. Dear families of the agri-food industry! And people! 2018 is the year of the 'Golden Dog.' Dogs are considered another family as they are the friendliest pets with people. Rural Development Administration officials will approach farmers and the public with this kind of friendliness, listen to the voices of the field and practice them.

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The value of life that people aim for is changing little by little. In the past, work was a priority, but now the weight is on that work-life balance is important. The rise of the travel and tourism industries and the various sports attract attention reflect this. With this trend, Gyeonggi-do Province has been supporting horseback riding to be reborn as a "healing leisure sport." Until now, Gyeonggi-do Province has designated Yongin, Hwaseong, and Icheon as special zones for horse industry and has been building infrastructure for the horse industry by supporting horse riding facilities. Last year, the "Youth Equestrian Festival with Family," a festival of horseback riders, was held at the site of the new Gyeonggi-do Office in Gwanggyo, Suwon, which received great response.

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Meanwhile, many people had to leave the racetrack on their own or due to industrial accidents or diseases. There was no way to improve the system. Competition was the priority. Whether it is voluntary or not, competition should stop. It is human nature that a good race horse can come out only when people are peaceful, safe and happy. Fortunately, in the "Measures to Improve the Employment Structure of Horse Management" signed last year by the participation of the two major labor unions, the Korean Horse Racing Authority, the Euljiro Committee, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the Korean Horse Racing Authority will hold a working-level committee and a joint horse racing workshop

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Over the past 100 years, the Seoul Racecourse has improved the working conditions that senior managers and senior workers have been in poor condition one by one. It is not that they will not work and will do less, but that they should work while observing laws, regulations, and systems. It is said that employment, survival rights, and safety from industrial accidents of horse racing manager workers should be premised, and the Pukyong Racing Authority should also come within the boundaries. Anyway, another year has begun. This year, I hope the monster of "horse racing innovation" will be calmed down. No, the innovation that the horse racing society has unilaterally created should be completely blanked,

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Unfortunately, the death of two horse racing managers in Pukyong led to public opinion that the job insecurity, excessive competition systems, and poor working conditions of horse racing workers should be improved. In the process, the managers of Seoul drove them to the dichotomy logic that they worked less and took more salaries because employment was stable and competitiveness was low. The history of Seoul and Pukyong is different, and the working experience and average age of horse racing workers are not discussed at all, and the media reported the logic of horse racing that Seoul is high cost, low efficiency, and Pukyong is low cost and high efficiency,

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In addition, as foreign red fire ants were discovered through preliminary observation at the container yard at Gamman Pier in Busan Port on September 28, the government mobilized all available personnel to strengthen quarantine and observation at major ports. In addition, rapid control work was carried out with relevant ministries to prevent foreign red fire ants from entering and spreading into Korea early. In addition, active quarantine negotiations with export partners resulted in the first export of fresh agricultural products such as pears and tomatoes to South America. In April last year, the 12th International Convention on Plant Protection (IPPC) was successfully held in Songdo, Incheon, where 360 national representatives from 120 countries participated in the field of plant quarantine, providing an opportunity to raise its international status as a leading country in the field of plant quarantine.

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In addition, it contributed to the early end of foot-and-mouth disease by developing the world's first simple antigen diagnosis kit for three types of foot-and-mouth disease (O, A, and Asia1) and applying it to the field. In addition, through the reorganization of quarantine and reorganization, the quarantine monitoring department and avian influenza research team were newly established to strengthen the expertise of comprehensive response to livestock diseases and research and diagnosis of avian influenza.Since the first outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N6) in Gochang, Jeollabuk-do on November 17, additional outbreaks have occurred in Yeongam, Jeollanam-do, and Jeongeup, Jeollabuk-do, causing concern to livestock farmers and the public, but with a sense of mission to eradicate it as soon as possible, we focused on preventing further spread of disease and ending it early through precise diagnosis and epidemiological investigation.

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We will actively foster young farmers who will lead the revitalization of rural areas such as 4-H and professional farmers who will lead the industrialization of the future growth of agriculture through customized education for female farmers and farmers returning to farming and rural areas. We will support the improvement of the quality of life of farmers by strengthening safety and welfare such as disaster prevention for farmers. Dear families of the agri-food industry! And people! 2018 is the year of the 'Golden Dog.' Dogs are considered another family as they are the friendliest pets with people. Rural Development Administration officials will approach farmers and the public with this kind of friendliness, listen to the voices of the field and practice them.

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As regional governments still play an important role as control towers, they should be able to eliminate overlapping investments or inefficiencies among local governments in the special zone, and the government should find ways to enhance their functions as special zones. In particular, I hope that the government, horse racing society, and local governments can create a cooperative system to improve the capacity of domestic racing horses to advance the horse racing industry. And I hope that the government and the National Assembly will join forces to seek the integration of the Horse Association Act and the Horse Industry Promotion Act from a new perspective, considering the reality that laws and budgets are still not fully supported.