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Over the past year, from abnormal cold spells in spring to unprecedented heatwaves and droughts, it was a continuous series of moments that left us with no room for peace of mind. I would like to express my gratitude to the farmers for their hard work in producing food that enriches the nation's tables despite these difficulties.By listening to voices from the field and working together with farmers, the government has achieved its intended results: the rural economy has stabilized

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We will work to develop disease response technologies to improve livestock farm productivity and establish a two-way communication channel with diagnostic institutions nationwide, and we will also build isolation laboratory facilities to promote research on bee diseases.In addition, we will strengthen the plant quarantine system based on science and technology by developing advanced methods for plant pest and disease inspection and epidemiological investigation,

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Second, we will manage the risk of national-disaster livestock diseases and high-risk plant pests and diseases by improving livestock quarantine and monitoring and controlling plant pests and diseases.We will proactively eliminate the risk of disease outbreaks in high-risk livestock farms and facilities, develop the Korea Animal Health Information System for mobile use to enable real-time registration and management of disinfection status, and establish an ICT-based integrated livestock vehicle control system to eliminate blind spots in quarantine by addressing unregistered livestock vehicles.

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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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First, we will block the entry of nationally designated livestock diseases and high-risk pests and diseases at the border inspection stage and establish a food supply system that the public can trust and consume with confidence.To block the entry of African swine fever into the country, we will promote a prevention-focused border quarantine system by expanding the deployment of quarantine detection dogs on high-risk routes such as areas where the disease has occurred in China, strengthening screening of travelers’ personal belongings,

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I joined the company in 1985, and in 1986 I went to Wondang Ranch because they needed a veterinarian. In the 1980s, there was actually no scientific breeding system in the early stages of racehorse production. I had never learned anything about horse breeding at school. The book said that disinfectants should be used on the genitals during mating, but not knowing which, I used a substance called 'cresol' and ended up causing burns. It was a famous horse that had won the Tenno Sho in Japan, and the sire was a gift from the president, but a rookie veterinarian burned it. Seeing the situation, then Korea Racing Authority Chairman Lee Geon-young sent someone to Australia for training.

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Having worked on the ground, I began to reflect on the essence and values pursued by the horse and horse racing industries. I could not help but consider what difficulties horse industry operators face and what they want regarding major pillars of the horse industry, such as the production and breeding of racehorses and the management of riding stables. Through the development of superior racehorses, the need for research was also felt to ensure that horse racing fans could experience the essence of horse racing and enjoy it as a leisure sport.While serving as director of Jeju Ranch, he saved 'Manipi,' who had bladder stones, and as head of the Korea Horse Industry Promotion Agency, his communication with the field to revive the equestrian industry was impressive. There must have been many memorable anecdotes.

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Dear members of the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency family, and to the citizens who cherish the agency!Despite our efforts, the possibility of the introduction of nationally catastrophic livestock diseases and high-risk plant pests and diseases into the country is increasing day by day due to the expansion of international trade and climate change. In addition, as the quality of life improves, public expectations for the safety management of agricultural and livestock products and the level of animal protection and welfare are rising.

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In addition, through strategic export quarantine negotiations with partner countries, we were able to export ships to Argentina and India and mushrooms to Brazil, and expanded our agricultural and livestock export markets by resuming chicken exports to Vietnam and Hong Kong, which had been halted due to the outbreak of AI.In addition, it became the first in Asia to receive the 'Salmonellosis OIE Standard Laboratory' certification, and the technology for the world’s first commercialization of a simplified foot

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Last year, the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency achieved meaningful results across various fields through the implementation of the People First policy.Proactive quarantine measures were used to block the early spread of foot-and-mouth disease and highly pathogenic avian influenza, and scientific border inspections prevented the entry of African Swine Fever, which was spreading in China, into the country.In addition, although red imported fire ants were found consecutively at Busan and Incheon ports,

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We hope that the pig’s fertility energy will promote smooth production and that the golden pig’s energy will lead to higher auction prices and better winning bids, making this a year of prosperity for everyone.The days of steady growth in horse racing revenue are over; now is the time to embark on a new path of growth by implementing clean, fair, and exciting racing events and producing outstanding horses to overcome the decline in customers and revenue.The difficulties in horse racing lead to a shift toward the production industry,

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I joined the company in 1985, and in 1986 I went to Wondang Ranch because they needed a veterinarian. In the 1980s, there was actually no scientific breeding system in the early stages of racehorse production. I had never learned anything about horse breeding at school. The book said that disinfectants should be used on the genitals during mating, but not knowing which, I used a substance called 'cresol' and ended up causing burns. It was a famous horse that had won the Tenno Sho in Japan, and the sire was a gift from the president, but a rookie veterinarian burned it. Seeing the situation, then Korea Racing Authority Chairman Lee Geon-young sent someone to Australia for training.

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Korea Horse Industry Association is exploring the export of racetrack systems to neighboring Southeast Asian countries, such as the Philippines, based on Korea's excellent horse racing system. This also seeks to achieve two goals: the export of operating systems and the creation of jobs. In addition, through collaboration with related organizations, we will continue to hold equestrian competitions that appeal to the general public and emphasize the meaning of coexistence, as well as the significance of horses as representative companion animals,

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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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Unfortunately, due to limitations in how broadcasters perceive horses, it has not yet been aired for general public use. This is also why the cooperation between the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the main agency overseeing the horse industry, and the Korea Racing Authority is lacking.The year 2019, the Year of the Golden Pig, spans the midpoint of the second five-year plan for fostering the horse industry; efforts such as youth horseback riding to promote the basic popularization

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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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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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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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Having worked on the ground, I began to reflect on the essence and values pursued by the horse and horse racing industries. I could not help but consider what difficulties horse industry operators face and what they want regarding major pillars of the horse industry, such as the production and breeding of racehorses and the management of riding stables. Through the development of superior racehorses, the need for research was also felt to ensure that horse racing fans could experience the essence of horse racing and enjoy it as a leisure sport.While serving as director of Jeju Ranch, he saved 'Manipi,' who had bladder stones, and as head of the Korea Horse Industry Promotion Agency, his communication with the field to revive the equestrian industry was impressive. There must have been many memorable anecdotes.

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Having worked on the ground, I began to reflect on the essence and values pursued by the horse and horse racing industries. I could not help but consider what difficulties horse industry operators face and what they want regarding major pillars of the horse industry, such as the production and breeding of racehorses and the management of riding stables. Through the development of superior racehorses, the need for research was also felt to ensure that horse racing fans could experience the essence of horse racing and enjoy it as a leisure sport.While serving as director of Jeju Ranch, he saved 'Manipi,' who had bladder stones, and as head of the Korea Horse Industry Promotion Agency, his communication with the field to revive the equestrian industry was impressive. There must have been many memorable anecdotes.

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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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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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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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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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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