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Newspaper, along with all the executives and staff, for dedicating themselves wholeheartedly over the past 19 years to the founding philosophy of creating advanced horse racing with culture, and to the continuous development of Korean horse racing.Not only does it provide horse racing fans with all information and news about events at Busan-Gyeongnam Race Park more quickly and vividly than anyone else, but I believe that Horse Racing Culture Newspaper, which prides itself on being Korea’s leading horse racing opinion paper,

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Rehabilitation horseback riding needs to be promoted, but there are limitations, which is regrettable. Also, in my view, it is appropriate to introduce health insurance for therapeutic riding. Physical therapy is allowed, and it makes no sense that horseback riding rehabilitation through verbal instruction is not covered by health insurance. While preparing my master’s thesis, I learned for the first time that Italy has health insurance, but it is unfortunate that it is not yet available under our circumstances.

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On the 15th, Seo Young-kyo, a lawmaker from the New Politics Alliance for Democracy, introduced a bill to amend the Local Tax Act and the Local Finance Act, proposing that 80% of the leisure tax generated from horse racing and similar activities be allocated to the local government where the off-track betting facility is located, and 20% to the local government where the horse racing and related activities actually took place. The lawmakers who participated in the proposal were Kim Seung-nam, Moon Hee-sang, Seo Young-kyo, Woo Yoon-geun, Yoo Dae-woon, Im Nae-hyeon, Chung Cheong-rae, Joo Seung-yong, Chu Mi-ae, and Hong Jong-hak (all from the New Politics Alliance for Democracy).Rep. Seo’s amendment aims to adjust the current leisure tax payment rate, which is unfavorable to local governments where off-track betting centers are located.

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The content and fields conveyed during that time are likely diverse and boundless. I am confident that these things, together, are fully serving as a compass in shaping Korea’s language culture and leading the language industry.It is said that our country's horse industry is currently facing various difficulties. The horse racing industry has not been loved by the public, and equestrianism is experiencing a spread of negative perceptions due to recent developments. I believe that racing media needs to play a role in wisely overcoming this reality.

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A prominent figure in the Korea Racing Authority said about this incident, “I heard that a foreign person, who had been working as a foreign handicap operator at the Korea Racing Authority until recently, was fired for making unreasonable demands during the process of pursuing promotion to Part II, and is now harboring resentment and speaking ill of Korean horse racing to people involved in the global racing industry.” He said, “A major obstacle has arisen for the promotion of Korea horse racing to a part government bureau,” adding, “The media outlet that published the article is also an organization with unclear credibility, and it appears that the son of the dismissed person is deeply involved in running the outlet. He said, “Especially because they are making their own argument, they did not accurately present the names of not only the article’s author but also the person who made the claim.”

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In advanced horse industry countries, media related to the horse industry are deeply loved by the public. I expect that racing media will soon stand at the center of that role in our country as well.The Korean Horse Trainers Association also recognizes the importance of horse training and will continue to make every effort to integrate advanced training techniques used in riding horses and racehorses. To achieve this, we will build the Korean Horse Trainers Association into a continuously growing organization by sharing training-related information with racing media and receiving their advice.

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Recently, the Korea Racing Authority completed consultations with the Seoul Racecourse Trainers Association (President Kim Jeom-o) and the National Racecourse Paddock Management Workers’ Union (Chairman Park Bong-cheol) regarding the introduction of foreign trainers and track riders, and it is reported that the Authority conducted telephone interviews with four foreign trainers who wish to work at Seoul Race Park. According to the phone interview results, an Australian working in Malaysia was selected as the first choice, and the assistant is scheduled to visit Seoul Race Park in November. The Seoul Trainers Association also stated that it has tentatively agreed to select and operate five foreign track riders under the association starting next year.

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Moon-young of Racing Media, who has faithfully delivered horse racing information and played a leading role in shaping the culture of the horse industry, as well as to all company officials.Starting with Horse Racing Culture Newspaper, and continuing through KRJ Broadcasting, Horse Industry Journal, and Perfect Today Horse Racing, it has steadily grown across all areas related to the horse industry, and its tireless efforts to deliver valuable and accurate information often feel admirable.

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Although there have been many difficulties at the production farms due to the horse racing innovation plan, they are making efforts to keep pace accordingly by increasing investments and efforts in improving stallions and improving the quality of racehorses. However, considering the unfortunate reality that the number of Thoroughbred racehorses required at the two racecourses in Korea is limited and farmers’ income does not increase due to losses from surplus horses, multifaceted efforts are urgently needed to expand the horse racing industry in the long term,

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Korea’s horse industry, and many changes and developments have continued, including the implementation of the Five-Year Plan for Horse Industry Development and the designation of horse industry special zones. The Second Five-Year Plan is also being implemented, but whether it has enough substance to match its outward expansion, and whether it has been moving forward blindly, is something that needs to be reflected on by now. If there are shortcomings, they should be sufficiently addressed, and the foundation should be strengthened so that,

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On the 15th, Seo Young-kyo, a lawmaker from the New Politics Alliance for Democracy, introduced a bill to amend the Local Tax Act and the Local Finance Act, proposing that 80% of the leisure tax generated from horse racing and similar activities be allocated to the local government where the off-track betting facility is located, and 20% to the local government where the horse racing and related activities actually took place. The lawmakers who participated in the proposal were Kim Seung-nam, Moon Hee-sang, Seo Young-kyo, Woo Yoon-geun, Yoo Dae-woon, Im Nae-hyeon, Chung Cheong-rae, Joo Seung-yong, Chu Mi-ae, and Hong Jong-hak (all from the New Politics Alliance for Democracy).Rep. Seo’s amendment aims to adjust the current leisure tax payment rate, which is unfavorable to local governments where off-track betting centers are located.

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He also promoted a nationwide horse-riding campaign, encouraged executives to ride horses, and gathered information on the status of riding centers across the country, thereby spreading a nationwide horse-riding boom. I hope the policy continues to be inherited and developed, but there is some regret that its form has since changed or been altered.The Korea Racing Authority should run a horseback riding healing center and a program that can provide therapeutic treatment through horses for people with disabilities.

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He stated, “The key issue is whether it can be recognized for a few races, but it can be seen that Korea’s promotion to Part II in horse racing is almost decided.”The main content of the official letter sent by the International Federation of Horseracing Associations to the Korea Racing Authority is: “The International Federation of Horseracing Associations agrees with Korea’s request for promotion to Part II. However, regarding the Blue Book registration of the 31 races the Korea Racing Authority has applied for, it states that the decision will be made after reviewing each race. The Blue Book is the official publication of the International Commission on the Classification of Racecourses (ICSC), under the International Federation of Horse Racing. In June 14, 2014, at the ICSC meeting in London, UK, Korea’s entry into Part III was officially approved, and at that time, seven races including the Korean Derby were included in the Blue Book.

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However, as the responsible department was transferred to the Seoul Regional Headquarters, progress in the consultations appeared to be delayed.The main points of the Korea Racing Authority’s second-phase horse racing innovation plan are “strengthening the professionalism of personnel,” “standardizing the horse racing system,” and “enhancing the competitiveness of the Seoul Racecourse.”This clearly appears in what the Korea Racing Authority presented in a work report to Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Lee Dong-pil on March 16. At the time, the Korea Racing Authority announced that, in 2015, it would smoothly carry out the stabilization of the first innovation task and the second innovation task to strengthen the global competitiveness of Korean horse racing.

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Racing Authority’s Masadong Alumni Association, who has devoted himself to the horse industry and now wants to share that passion with younger colleagues and those around him, at the alumni association president’s office at the Korea Racing Authority.I joined the Korea Racing Authority in 1979 when it was still Ttukseom Racecourse. The 1988 Olympics brought us to Gwacheon, and as we entered the Gwacheon era, it became an opportunity for the Korea Racing Authority to make groundbreaking progress,

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Since then, projects such as social return initiatives for the local community have been carried out positively.I think that for the past ten years or so, the focus has been solely on finding ways to control horse racing, which has been stifling the development of the horse racing and horse industry as well as the government’s contribution to national tax revenue. I believe that only by lifting regulations and creating an environment where anyone can comfortably enjoy sports can the horse racing and horse industries develop,

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However, as the responsible department was transferred to the Seoul Regional Headquarters, progress in the consultations appeared to be delayed.The main points of the Korea Racing Authority’s second-phase horse racing innovation plan are “strengthening the professionalism of personnel,” “standardizing the horse racing system,” and “enhancing the competitiveness of the Seoul Racecourse.”This clearly appears in what the Korea Racing Authority presented in a work report to Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Lee Dong-pil on March 16. At the time, the Korea Racing Authority announced that, in 2015, it would smoothly carry out the stabilization of the first innovation task and the second innovation task to strengthen the global competitiveness of Korean horse racing.

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Proud Citizen Award from the Seoul Metropolitan Government. In 2009, he actually oversaw the launch of Korea’s first horse quarantine council, and by establishing a horse registration office, he made a major contribution to establishing a horse registration system not only for racehorses but also for riding horses and breeding horses. After retiring, he applied his professional expertise and served as director of the KRA Siheung Equestrian Healing Center, which opened in September 2012, until December 2015.

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He stated, “The key issue is whether it can be recognized for a few races, but it can be seen that Korea’s promotion to Part II in horse racing is almost decided.”The main content of the official letter sent by the International Federation of Horseracing Associations to the Korea Racing Authority is: “The International Federation of Horseracing Associations agrees with Korea’s request for promotion to Part II. However, regarding the Blue Book registration of the 31 races the Korea Racing Authority has applied for, it states that the decision will be made after reviewing each race. The Blue Book is the official publication of the International Commission on the Classification of Racecourses (ICSC), under the International Federation of Horse Racing. In June 14, 2014, at the ICSC meeting in London, UK, Korea’s entry into Part III was officially approved, and at that time, seven races including the Korean Derby were included in the Blue Book.

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Director of Planning and Coordination, Director of Management Innovation, Director of Audit, and Director of General Affairs and Personnel. At the end of 2009, he served as head of the Industry Headquarters and head of the Horse Racing Business Headquarters, demonstrating outstanding management capabilities, which led to his internal promotion to vice chairman and later to acting chairman.While serving as branch manager of Yeongdeungpo in 2000, he was recognized for his contributions to community development and received the

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On the 15th, Seo Young-kyo, a lawmaker from the New Politics Alliance for Democracy, introduced a bill to amend the Local Tax Act and the Local Finance Act, proposing that 80% of the leisure tax generated from horse racing and similar activities be allocated to the local government where the off-track betting facility is located, and 20% to the local government where the horse racing and related activities actually took place. The lawmakers who participated in the proposal were Kim Seung-nam, Moon Hee-sang, Seo Young-kyo, Woo Yoon-geun, Yoo Dae-woon, Im Nae-hyeon, Chung Cheong-rae, Joo Seung-yong, Chu Mi-ae, and Hong Jong-hak (all from the New Politics Alliance for Democracy).Rep. Seo’s amendment aims to adjust the current leisure tax payment rate, which is unfavorable to local governments where off-track betting centers are located.

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With the advent of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, a wide range of diverse keywords such as artificial intelligence and big data are emerging, and we expect new value to be created and further developed. The horse industry has long been a field where data is extremely important. With new information and communication technologies and data integrated, it will become a pillar of the intelligent information society, and I have no doubt that Mal Industry Journal will stand at the center of that role.

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On its 19th anniversary, it can be said that it has become a young company charging forward with boundless potential and hope. However, the social atmosphere toward our language industry does not seem to be entirely hopeful and optimistic. However, even in crisis, we cannot stop; we must pull ourselves together and prepare for a new beginning.Not all industries are smooth and future-oriented. When we think about the future of this difficult language industry, the current difficulties will rather serve as the foundation for even greater growth in the future.

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He also expressed dissatisfaction, saying, “While the Korea Racing Authority held a presentation on the research project on horse racing prize money, they did not reflect the project as it was and instead said they would seek appropriate alternatives suited to reality, but in the end, they want to apply the research results they themselves desire as is.” Attention is now focused on how the Korea Racing Authority will respond to the horse racing innovation plan.The biggest issue at the time was the move to implement integrated mountainous areas as part of Gyeongju City. However, related organizations argue that the move toward an integrated production system in Gyeongju will clearly lead to a decline in demand for domestic horses whose competitiveness has diminished, which in turn will cause production to shrink and lead to the collapse of producing farms.

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True innovation begins with "communication" and "sharing." To address the current crisis in horse racing, this identity of horse racing must be firmly established, and we hope that Racing Media, as a traditional horse racing media outlet, will fulfill its role as a channel for communication and sharing within the horse racing industry.In this rapidly changing environment, the continued role of the Horse Industry Journal and the Horse Racing Culture Newspaper is essential for the domestic horse industry and horse racing industry to move in the right direction.