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As the second five-year plan for horse industry development in 2018 has passed its two-year mark, partial achievements have been made, but the effort to improve public perception of the horse industry as a whole still has not yet reached its limit; the Year of the Dog has dawned once again. In 2018, the Korea Horse Industry Association tested and implemented various cultural awareness improvement contents to promote a proper understanding of equestrian culture and to test a win-win model of interaction with the general public,

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Having worked as both a theorist and a field expert, he was appointed director of the Korea Horse Industry Research Institute earlier this year. Rather than simply returning as a theorist, he is leveraging his extensive field and practical experience to conduct research on on-the-ground needs. Director Choi Gwi-cheol’s extensive field experience is the “seed sown with tears” for the research and development of the advancement of Korea’s language industry. On Saturday, July 4, we visited the Equine Industry Research Institute to meet Director Choi Gwi-cheol, who made a spectacular return as a specialist in the equine industry, combining theory and practice after 30 years with horses.

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Promotion Act is needed to reorganize the forms, functions, and systems of the horse industry in order to seek new development plans. With the current structure, the future of the horse industry cannot be guaranteed. In particular, the fragmented horse industry within the government—divided between the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism—should be unified to minimize the damage to the field caused by these exhausting policies.

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In his closing remarks, Director Kim Jong-guk stated, “The horse racing supervisory authorities should benchmark cases such as the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism strategically passing legislation during the legislative process for sports lottery tickets and sports promotion lottery tickets without giving civic groups a chance to oppose them, cases where the government used the guise of legislation to push through the issuance of more than 100 billion won in sports promotion lottery tickets under the pretext of supporting international sporting events, and cases where the Ministry of Strategy and Finance led, in cooperation with the Culture and Sports Commission and the Gambling Supervision Commission, the passage of amendments to the Gambling Supervision Commission Act and enforcement decrees to resolve sales volume excess. We must devise a joint industry response posture against illegality.”

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Perhaps it was because he listened to the joys and sorrows on the ground and communicated sincerely with people. In fact, the perception of the Korea Racing Authority was very negative in the equestrian industry, but public opinion changed after Director Choi Gwi-cheol was appointed head of the Korea Horse Industry Promotion Agency in 2013. Equestrian club managers began visiting the Korea Racing Authority in person, communicating openly and speaking with one voice for the development of our struggling equestrian industry.Since joining the Korea Racing Authority in 1985, he has faithfully fulfilled his duties in the horse industry, serving for 30 years in key positions such as director of the horse health center, head of the production support team, director of the Jangsu and Jeju ranches, and director of the Horse Industry Promotion Agency.

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Therefore, the government should boldly move away from policies that foster the horse industry with weak sustainability by providing partial support here and there solely to meet superficial targets, and from now on present a vision for integrated development centered on horse industry special zones through selection and concentration. Recently, Gyeonggi Province, a special zone for the horse industry, enacted the “Gyeonggi Horse Industry Promotion Fund Establishment Ordinance,

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In equestrianism, we will serve as a driving force to popularize the sport by ensuring that riding is conducted safely. To that end, we will prioritize the safe introduction and introduction of riding horses for conversion. As a practical task, we plan to conduct multiple training sessions nationwide.In addition, regarding the training of trained horses, this study will compare and examine the differences between groups of horses that entered the racecourse after passing the training examination and those that did not, to determine whether racehorse training in Korea is progressing in a desirable direction.

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Horse racing faced difficulties due to a continuous decline in customers and various unexpected incidents, while equestrian sports struggled amid the prolonged vacancy of the association president’s position.These difficulties had been ongoing even before 2018. What should be done in the horse industry sector at this point?There may be various ways, but I believe that above all, to enhance the appeal of horse racing and equestrian sports, it is essential to approach customers and the public with a sincere

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Perhaps it was because he listened to the joys and sorrows on the ground and communicated sincerely with people. In fact, the perception of the Korea Racing Authority was very negative in the equestrian industry, but public opinion changed after Director Choi Gwi-cheol was appointed head of the Korea Horse Industry Promotion Agency in 2013. Equestrian club managers began visiting the Korea Racing Authority in person, communicating openly and speaking with one voice for the development of our struggling equestrian industry.Since joining the Korea Racing Authority in 1985, he has faithfully fulfilled his duties in the horse industry, serving for 30 years in key positions such as director of the horse health center, head of the production support team, director of the Jangsu and Jeju ranches, and director of the Horse Industry Promotion Agency.

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It is a very important time to work together to restore the image damaged by horse racing and the equestrian corruption and to reinvent it as a genuine recreational sport. As a member of the equestrian industry, I hope that 2019 will be a year in which we all work together to make our country a hub for the equestrian industry in Northeast Asia.In the Year of the Golden Pig, 2019, we once again ask for the government's active support, public awareness, and interest. As the new year begins, I wish you blessings and good health.

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In particular, since racehorse breeders and horse industry operators believe that a balanced financial cycle is essential for the development of the horse industry, I want to reflect these voices in policy and establish a research institute to support studies in the field of horse science, such as scientific training and production, to help produce high-quality racehorses. Since we are still in the early stages, I think it would be rewarding to provide direction and lay the groundwork while I am here.Manifi had an egg-sized stone. The key factors were the early detection and confirmation of the condition, and the prompt decision to proceed with surgery.

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From an industrial perspective, our industry is currently very underdeveloped and small. However, it has very high growth potential in the future and the potential to be recognized by the public as a high-quality mass sport leisure activity. In particular, it has already been proven in leading horse-riding countries that the horse industry is a promising alternative sector for livestock farmers with high growth potential and a strong vision for added value. Now is a time to catch our breath for two steps forward

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To this end, he emphasized that all industries must step up to lead policies that foster a legal market—such as allowing internet betting—to strengthen their ability to respond to illegal activities, moving away from a passive stance toward issues like the introduction of electronic cards that illegally drive customers away and workplace regulations in the Gambling Supervision Commission's policies.In particular, it was suggested that the Price Stabilization Committee shift from focusing solely on total allocation policies within the legal industry to a total management policy that manages a 100 trillion won market encompassing both legal and illegal markets, increasing the total sales volume of the legal industry in proportion to the scale of crackdowns on illegal markets.

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Because horse training is not a simple skill, farms that focus solely on production cannot solve this part on their own. Since we do not yet have that many such personnel, what is needed is harmony rather than division. Furthermore, I believe that Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism-approved equestrian facilities are not only managed for athletes but are operated as the most important institutions for horse breeding and training, and that they should be recognized as the most important sales market for farmers as horse dealers.

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Recognizing that reckless competition among the same industries actually hinders growth, efforts should be made to foster campaigns of harmony and coexistence. In addition, public relations efforts must be carried out to overcome the negative image of horseback riding.All equestrian facilities are horse-related establishments; most do not merely provide horse-related services to consumers but are institutions for horse breeding, raising, and training. No matter which authority it is, the primary purpose and activities are the same.

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As the growth of the industries they invested in began to take effect, present-day France gradually shifted to a policy-driven approach that encouraged the self-development of industries, ultimately regaining leadership in the global horse industry. I believe it is preferable for the policy control tower to be established centrally and then distributed to local governments. For livestock, policy control over the production, breeding, and training of horses requires establishing an efficient management system through regional livestock cooperatives that have already built branches,

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Looking at successful French cases for benchmarking, the central government led the process by centrally controlling the industry during the transition period, operating specialized agencies separately, and achieving the reconstruction of the entire industry through the development of diverse policies across sectors. In particular, we systematized children's education to increase future consumer demand, successfully building a highly satisfactory equestrian industry.

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To this end, he emphasized that all industries must step up to lead policies that foster a legal market—such as allowing internet betting—to strengthen their ability to respond to illegal activities, moving away from a passive stance toward issues like the introduction of electronic cards that illegally drive customers away and workplace regulations in the Gambling Supervision Commission's policies.In particular, it was suggested that the Price Stabilization Committee shift from focusing solely on total allocation policies within the legal industry to a total management policy that manages a 100 trillion won market encompassing both legal and illegal markets, increasing the total sales volume of the legal industry in proportion to the scale of crackdowns on illegal markets.

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Only these efforts can provide the momentum for the horse industry, having successfully navigated a period of growth, to enter maturityA broad pool of experts should be established so that not only the relevant ministries but also related ones can conduct joint research. In other words, it is necessary to hold a collaborative forum with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Ministry of Education, and other relevant ministries deemed necessary for the growth of the horse industry. To apply the agenda items from the forum to the industry,

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The results have been outstanding. Before a racehorse production system was fully established, he worked as a field veterinarian to support pilot racehorse production and the introduction of breeding sires, contributing to setting related policies and determining practical work directions, and while serving as director of the Jeju ranch, he saved 'Manipi,' who was in critical condition due to bladder stones. As mentioned earlier, he engaged with the field to revive the struggling equestrian industry and took the lead in various initiatives to rediscover our unique horse culture.Since taking office as director of the Equine Industry Research Institute earlier this year, he has been actively engaged in designating 143 projects across five fields and presenting a 10-year mid- to long-term R&D roadmap for the industry.

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Fourth, we will improve the management of veterinary drugs and raise the level of animal protection and welfare to meet the public’s expectations.To revitalize the animal pharmaceuticals industry, we will dismantle related systems and regulations and strengthen the review and evaluation coordination functions to ensure fair and prompt handling of civil service requests.In addition, we will further strengthen the activation of the animal registration system and educational and promotional activities related to animal protection and welfare.

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Chef Park Chan-il, with 17 years of experience, hopes people will see him not as a writer but as a complete cook. Rather than relying on a fixed menu, he serves different dishes depending on the ingredients he receives and the customer, and has even engaged with audiences over chicken and beer at the recent 'Food Film Festival,' showing that he is keeping pace with the times as a chef.In the field, he was always a neutral man and a supporter. It was impressive to see him leading the site from the front without being seen, checking to make sure nothing was inconvenient and that the work was progressing smoothly.

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Since the enactment of the Horse Industry Promotion Act at the end of 2011, the horse industry has grown rapidly thanks to the efforts of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, but has recently gone through a transitional period. I believe this is a period of leap forward, not a slump. As we move past the leap stage and approach maturity, I believe the most necessary thing for us, before entering the stabilization phase, is above all the development of specialized talent.

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Moreover, our people hope that agriculture and rural areas will enhance various public values in addition to their role in supplying agricultural products, such as food safety, environmental and ecological sustainability, and the maintenance of rural communities.In 2019, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs will actively promote 'people-centered agricultural policy reform' to restore the intrinsic value of life in agriculture and rural areas, the value of community and inclusion, and to develop agriculture into a future-oriented industry.

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Youth Entrepreneurship Farmer Development Scholarships' on the condition that graduates engage in farming and create 'Youth Rural Housing' equipped with living infrastructure combining culture, leisure, and childcare. We will encourage local governments and communities to take greater interest in fostering young farmers by evaluating local youth farming policies and awarding outstanding cases. We will operate the Youth Startup Cafeteria and Youth Food Startup Lab to provide hands-on experience opportunities for young people aspiring to start businesses in the food and dining sector,