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During lunch breaks, we showed Family Amusement Hall and Animal Kingdom. After a meeting to create our own horse racing program, I took on broadcasting planning for the first time, and the first program I produced was a 15-minute documentary. It is my first work that I will never forget. Jockey Park Tae-jong, who had recently reached 2,000 wins, had become the first in Korean horse racing history to reach 100 wins in a single season, so I spent a month following him to create a special program.

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However, despite this reality, civic groups that have ridden on social prejudice against off-track betting facilities and regional selfishness are absorbed in opposition for the sake of opposition, and it is regrettable that the reality of labeling the horse racing industry—which contributes a significant portion to the national budget by paying tax revenue amounting to 1.4 trillion won annually—as gambling is nothing short of unfortunate.The horse industry and horse racing industry say that instead of opposing only for the sake of opposition, they should seek development into a healthy leisure activity and openly discuss with each other to set the best course for one another.

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By nature, I tend to want something new rather than sticking to what I've always done. In fact, there are often many attempts made with good intentions, but they never get finished. However, completing even one of the ten tasks means I have clearly grown a step further than if I had remained stagnant without taking on challenges, and that gives me energy. It's a problem because the people around me are having a hard time.When I joined the company, there were no specialized horse racing TV programs at all.

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When I visited the stable on race day mornings for urgent reporting,some of the older owners would scold me,saying,You’re unlucky if a woman comes.It wasn't that I felt entirely happy,but on the other hand, I thought,This is fun.I thought that, depending on my efforts, this kind of culture might be gradually dispelled.From that point on, I think I really worked hard on the ground doing the reporting.In that sense, the scarcity of women can be helpful.Conversely,the existence of the country seemed unusual to them, and because so much attention was focused on them,

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My decision to work in broadcasting was largely influenced by joining a broadcasting club by chance in middle school. I had a variety of experiences as a producer,announcer,and engineer,and I found it incredibly enjoyable and well suited to my aptitude,so I strongly felt that this was something I could do well. Just as I was about to enter the workforce,I saw a job posting from the Korea Racing Authority seeking a female announcer.At the time,it was true that I only had a vague understanding of horse racing and knew nothing about its reality.

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Although the betting ticket sales union went on strike on race day demanding changes to wages and employment arrangements, there was no major disruption in the ticket sales operations.When collective bargaining with the Korea Racing Authority broke down, the Labor Union of Racecourse Ticket Vendors of the KRA Korea Racing Association went on strike, and on the 22nd, about 300 ticket vendors refused to come to work.At some off-track locations, some ticket sellers who had more than 50% attendance were refusing to come to work, causing confusion at Seoul Racecourse Park and various off-track locations. To avoid this, free admission was implemented, all Korea Racing Authority staff waited at the ticket counters, and race broadcasts encouraged the use of self-service ticket machines.

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The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs expects that if Jeju Special Self-Governing Province faithfully implements the detailed action plans under the Horse Industry Promotion and Development Plan, it will play a leading role in fostering Korea’s horse industry and will also make a significant contribution to stabilizing horse supply and demand.Minister Lee Dong-pil said, “At a time when FTAs are expanding, the horse industry can create new sources of income for agriculture and rural areas, promote exchanges between urban and rural communities, and develop into advanced-country-style industries such as tourism, leisure (equestrian) industry, and healing industry.” He added, “The designation of the Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Horse Industry Special Zone carries great significance in that it will establish the foundational infrastructure for the future development of the horse industry.”

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Not only are there racing industry professionals building impressive achievements from the outside,but women are also quietly walking their own paths and serving as strong pillars throughout our horse industry.They live as one individual’s vanguard, drawing on the characteristic of being women, not merely as women.Though still few in number, the achievements they have made cannot be ignored.As misogyny, women's rights expansion,and gender equality have become hot-button issues,

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Regarding the Daejeon branch, the Daejeon Participatory Autonomy Citizens’ Coalition held a press conference on the 8th in front of the Korea Racing Authority’s Daejeon branch in Wolpyeong-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon, calling for the withdrawal of the expansion plan for the Wolpyeong-dong off-track betting center and urging the withdrawal of the Daejeon branch expansion plan and relocation to the outskirts.In their statement, they argued that since the Daejeon branch was established, citizens have been exposed to the risk of gambling addiction and are suffering serious infringements on their living environment, such as traffic congestion caused by illegal parking on weekends and the deterioration of educational and residential environments due to the concentration of entertainment facilities. They demanded the relocation to the outskirts or closure, but accused the Korea Racing Authority of instead trying to expand it.

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Following the suicide of a female jockey, the sexual harassment of a female trainer, it seemed that dark clouds had gathered over the advancement of women's rights. However, overcoming these setbacks, trainer Lee Shin young, who became the first female trainer, along with jockey Kim Hye seon, the first female jockey to surpass 100 career wins, and jockey Lee Geum ju, who proudly won a race featuring an overseas female jockey, have begun to gradually break down the prejudices.

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As the year-end approached and with the closure of Seoul Racecourse Park approaching, the number of horse racing fans who visited the racecourse and off-track betting locations actually increased slightly compared to the previous week, yet the ticketing operations were carried out normally without major disturbances.The Korea Racing Authority and the Betting Ticket Sales Union held a total of 15 main and working-level negotiations starting August 16, during which they negotiated 110 union demands and 78 KRA demands, but failed to narrow their differences. Then, after negotiations continued through mediation by the Central Labor Relations Commission on December 15, the talks ultimately broke down without reaching an agreement, and the Betting Ticket Sales Union eventually filed a strike notification on the 20th.

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The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs expects that if Jeju Special Self-Governing Province faithfully implements the detailed action plans under the Horse Industry Promotion and Development Plan, it will play a leading role in fostering Korea’s horse industry and will also make a significant contribution to stabilizing horse supply and demand.Minister Lee Dong-pil said, “At a time when FTAs are expanding, the horse industry can create new sources of income for agriculture and rural areas, promote exchanges between urban and rural communities, and develop into advanced-country-style industries such as tourism, leisure (equestrian) industry, and healing industry.” He added, “The designation of the Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Horse Industry Special Zone carries great significance in that it will establish the foundational infrastructure for the future development of the horse industry.”

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At the Gold Coast first‑generation horse auction held in Australia earlier this year,more than half of the staff representing the ranch were women.In an interview with this publication,Barhamul Stud’s female manager said,It is remarkable for us to even find it surprising that women do the work of horses,adding,Whether a woman is strong or not is not a difference between women and men,but simply a difference in individual ability.She also said,Australian women are strong and have mental toughness that rivals men's.

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Moreover, during the Japanese colonial period, the rumor that women born in the Year of the Horse are strong-willed spread and was even exploited to suppress women’s rights, deepening the divide.In contrast, in countries where the horse industry is widespread, horses are being raised just as we keep dogs and cats as pets.There is no way there could be a gap between the words and the woman.In Australia,which is known for its strong women's rights, most people,regardless of gender,

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When asked for a word to readers still waiting for his voice, he said,After joining through open recruitment, I was overqualified to serve as an executive and then retired. She reflected,I have a deep affection for Korea's horse industry, which is why I am still working at a school.He also said,Although I have spent my life in publicity, the horse racing industry, which has had a strong negative perception from its early stages, is extremely difficult.

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Since the year before last, they said they had been discussing with Kangwon Land to promote winter mountain horseback riding and had been surveying the area in detail to develop a horseback trekking course using the 'Untan-ro,' the coal transport route. It was popular with a large turnout of equestrian club members, but there was regret as the project has stalled due to budget issues.As a former executive of the Korea Racing Authority who led efforts in image reform and public relations,

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In particular, they stated that they will closely analyze the operational performance of the Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Horse Industry Special Zone going forward and expand the designation of special zones, while also announcing plans to designate around five special zones nationwide by 2017 in the mid to long term, with one zone per region.The only animal in Korea that is managed under a special law is the horse. Once one of the animals closest to humans, it has now, under the influence of the Industrial Revolution, given up much of its former role and become confined to activities such as horse racing and horseback riding.In 2011, the government enacted the Horse Industry Promotion Act as a measure to prevent the deterioration of the rural economy caused by FTAs, aiming to develop it as a new growth engine for the rural economy.

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Professor Jojunggi first introduced the Department of Equestrian Industry at Gangneung Yeongdong University, which was established 15 years ago. As a private junior college specialized in medicine and tourism, Gangneung Yeongdong University actively supports student entrepreneurship and employment, and is focusing on training the workforce needed at the grassroots level of the horse industry by integrating Gangwon Province’s regional characteristics of forestry,

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However, despite this reality, civic groups that have ridden on social prejudice against off-track betting facilities and regional selfishness are absorbed in opposition for the sake of opposition, and it is regrettable that the reality of labeling the horse racing industry—which contributes a significant portion to the national budget by paying tax revenue amounting to 1.4 trillion won annually—as gambling is nothing short of unfortunate.The horse industry and horse racing industry say that instead of opposing only for the sake of opposition, they should seek development into a healthy leisure activity and openly discuss with each other to set the best course for one another.

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In particular, the two main roads are blocking access to the nearest school, Seongsim Girls’ Middle and High School, so it was found that only 0.27 students per day actually attend school in front of the new Yongsan branch, revealing how absurd the opposing side’s claims were.Nevertheless, the opposing side is shouting only opposition unconditionally.In their press statement, the Residents’ Committee demanded opposition to the expansion of the Yongsan branch office outside the building, desperate resistance if the branch office is forced to open inside, and strong action from the Yongsan District Mayor, the district council, and National Assembly member Jin Young.In particular, they have repeatedly insisted that opening the new Yongsan branch is absolutely impossible, and that if the opening is pursued, there would be no need for consultation.

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Despite the complexity, the Bukyung staff made an effort to learn by asking many questions to introduce the new teaching method. I poured out questions I had always wondered about, such as how and how much rest I should take after intense training.If massage professionals understand the principles of equine exercise physiology, they can scientifically determine what changes occur during training of racehorses. Introducing exercise physiology does not immediately improve a racehorse's ability,

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Having already begun the hunt for a new record as the fastest to reach 100 wins,Moon Se young continued to become the record holder.Last year, he also reached 1,200 wins about five years ahead of jockey Park Tae jong,and it took only about nine months to add 100 more wins to reach 1,300,further shortening the time needed to accumulate victories.Jockey Moon Se young,who continues her unstoppable winning streak,has recorded 74 wins as of the end of June. Although it is still a numbers game,he is likely to reach 100 wins this year,

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Jockey Moon Se young, who has become the leading figure in Korean horse racing, became only the second in the history of the sport to achieve 1,300 wins in the shortest time,marking yet another page in Korean equestrian history.Since recording 1,294 wins by the end of June,jockey Moon Se young had seen limited riding time due to suspension and away races in Busan and Gyeongnam,but on Saturday the 30th,the last week of July,he showcased almost godlike riding skills,

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Although the betting ticket sales union went on strike on race day demanding changes to wages and employment arrangements, there was no major disruption in the ticket sales operations.When collective bargaining with the Korea Racing Authority broke down, the Labor Union of Racecourse Ticket Vendors of the KRA Korea Racing Association went on strike, and on the 22nd, about 300 ticket vendors refused to come to work.At some off-track locations, some ticket sellers who had more than 50% attendance were refusing to come to work, causing confusion at Seoul Racecourse Park and various off-track locations. To avoid this, free admission was implemented, all Korea Racing Authority staff waited at the ticket counters, and race broadcasts encouraged the use of self-service ticket machines.

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Lee Chan-ho is the right jockey for Changse. He has a habit of leaning inside after the fourth turn, but since jockey Lee Chan-ho uses his left hand, he was able to cover this weakness effectively. Changse is still very young, only three years old. Whether to participate in the Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Governor's Cup final will be decided after a comprehensive assessment of the horse's condition. Since he is still young, I don't plan to push him too hard until this year.