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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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,

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Then, at the age of 35, he suddenly left for Italy to study cooking. At the time, I had an 11-month-old daughter and was so unfamiliar with cooking that I could only peel fruit with my teeth, yet I made that decision out of self-deprecation, seeking a break from the hardships and exhaustion of life as I wrote.In 1999, after leaving Italy like a flight to begin learning to cook, Chef Park Chan-il started truly dedicating himself after seeing a 62-year-old man working hard toward the goal of opening his own restaurant. Afterward, Chef Park Chan-il studied various Italian cuisines, including pasta, for three years in Sicily.

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Recently, the number of people employed in the agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sectors has increased by 59,000 compared to the same period last year, drawing attention to rural areas as a treasure trove for new job creation. We will make every effort to continue this momentum.First, we will create new certifications in fields with growing public demand, such as animal nursing and welfare, grain management, and forest leisure and sports guidance,

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Meanwhile, in response to the sharp rise during the harvest season, an emergency government rice auction was held to ease the burden on urban low-income residents. In response to the unprecedented heatwave, prices for major vegetables such as radishes and cabbages were stabilized through emergency supply and demand adjustments, while support for disaster-affected farmers was also significantly increased.By working with farms to improve their environments and implement thorough biosecurity measures,

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.