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When the Chilgok plant is completed, it is expected that it will meet the demand for Gyeongju's retirement horses in Let's Run Park Busan and Gyeongnam and Yeongcheon. Since it is a company specializing in waste disposal, we need to establish a system and foundation to handle even dead horses. I think it is most urgent to turn horses into resources. There is no way to dispose of them, let alone support them, so they call a forklift and secretly bury them in the ground. It is because there is a company that handles cattle and pigs, but it is expensive, and there is no basis for handling horses. When I cut it, the meat usually weighs 180 kg, but the feed factory says it cannot pay more than 4,000 won per kilo. It is 500,000 won per two including transportation costs, but it is said to be expensive at the horse riding site. We will try to reduce the price to the 300,000 won mark as much as possible.
Tuesday, January 13 2026 - 05:17 AM
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While exploring various ways to tackle the problem, the "Diversification of Use of Retired Horse" project has been launched. Meanwhile, Holstown (CEO Kim Moo-young) is headquartered in Paju, Gyeonggi Province and is preparing to set up an office in Chilgok, North Gyeongsang Province, to specialize in disposing of retired horses and all horses. This reporter interviewed Kim Moo-young, the CEO of Holstown, in Paju, Gyeonggi Province on Oct. 27. The company specializes in disposing of retired horses and abandoned horses, which was selected by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Korea Racing Authority as a "project to support diversification of use of retired horses." It is currently operating a plant in Chilgok. It plans to start operation in earnest next year. It will also push for the establishment of a farming company.
Tuesday, January 13 2026 - 05:14 AM
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However, for now, I am not sure what I can do and how I can help. For trainers, I believe they need to acquire advanced training skills in the future. Instead of sticking to the old skills learned from their seniors, I believe that new technologies must be learned by inviting instructors from horse society or trainer associations to become an advanced horse country that is second to none in the world. It has been several years since the law was announced, but there seems to be not much that can be done because the law has not been completed. I believe that the development of the horse industry will accelerate only when the unfinished law is completed as soon as possible rather than left as it is. The Korean Horse Association is a public enterprise, and I think privatization should be done.
Tuesday, January 13 2026 - 05:10 AM
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Teacher Thomas, who debuted on the Korean stage as the third foreign assistant teacher at Let's Run Park Pukyong in 2015, has already entered his third year as a Korean assistant teacher. Three years is a long and short time, but he must have understood Korean horse racing by seeing, hearing and feeling it on the front lines of Korean horse racing. In addition, his grades, which are currently ranked at the top of the list of assistant teachers belonging to Let's Run Park Pukyong, are proof that he is already familiar with Korean horse racing. Now, he is a member who is making a new history of Korean horse racing beyond just a foreign assistant teacher, and he seemed to have affection for Korean horse racing. Let's check the current address of Korean horse racing from the perspective of Thomas, a foreign assistant teacher.
Tuesday, January 13 2026 - 05:07 AM
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At a recent academic conference hosted by the Lottery Association Cooperative, he also presented a study on the regulation of the domestic gambling industry and an analysis of the horse racing industry survey. Last year, he contributed six papers to academic journals registered by the Korea Research Foundation, including "A Study on the Policy of Utilizing the Prevention Rate of Gambling Addiction in the Gambling Industry," and took the lead in recognizing the challenges of the horse racing industry by writing and presenting to juniors and young people. "It is time for wisdom and patience to solve the complicated threads of the horse racing industry," acting head of the horse racing headquarters Kim Jong-guk said in a phone call with this newspaper. "Based on our experience, we will do our best to solve the challenges of the horse racing industry through win-win cooperation."
Tuesday, January 13 2026 - 05:05 AM
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Kim Jong-guk, the acting head of the horse racing division, graduated from the University of Seoul Department of Public Administration, received a master's degree from the University of Seoul Business School, and obtained a doctorate in sports and cultural welfare policy from the Seoul National University of Science and Technology in August. During his 30 years of service in the Korea Racing Authority, he has been studying customer service expansion, Internet betting business, gambling industry regulation and illegal gambling industry issues. He served as the head of the service team, the head of the horse racing management department, the head of the business department, the head of the over-the-counter department, the branch manager, and the head of the Fair Racing Headquarters. This is the first time that a first-class executive or employee has been appointed as the head of the executive-level headquarters since related regulations were changed at the end of 2016.
Tuesday, January 13 2026 - 05:00 AM
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Since last year, officials of the KCTU have been stationed at the Gyeongnam Race Park in Busan and South Gyeongsang Province, and they know that it has affected many people, adding that the KCTU, a high-ranking group representing the union, did not lead the strike, but said, "At this point, there is only one thing that a KCTU official should do."No horse official insisted on raising the refund rate, and lamented the situation in which everyone only made their case even though it was unclear whether it would change even when everyone stepped up and took the lead in raising the refund rate, claiming that "I think one thing is to persuade and fight against the National Assembly and the government so that the 73% domestic horse racing refund rate, which is the worst in the world, can be raised to at least 80% of the Japanese level.
Tuesday, January 13 2026 - 04:38 AM
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Since we met each other, I have met horses. One of my high school classmates, a friend whose wife's family runs a racehorse production ranch on Jeju Island, told me that they were recruiting horses at Let's Run Park Pukyong one day. The friend said, "You are qualified, so apply for it," so we met each other without knowing what it is. That's how the relationship began, and in February this year, I majored in horse genetics in graduate school and earned my master's degree. I run a Jemagi Technology Institute in Changwon, and I am building a tentatively named Marand racehorse recreation facility, a horse riding course, and a tourist farm in Ibanseong-myeon, Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do, with the goal of completing it next spring. Horses should be my everything. I've been ripped off a lot for leaving the existing business to my wife
Tuesday, January 13 2026 - 04:33 AM
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In an article titled Leave Pukyong Racecourse, CEO Kim Byung-hong said, "The fairness of horse racing is achieved through free competition, but it does not suit the horse racing system at all to pay attention to the distribution of income." First of all, CEO Kim Byung-hong said about the indefinite strike by the Busan Gyeongnam Racing Park branch of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions and the Busan Gyeongnam Horse Racing Authority, saying, "Don't instigate people for your own benefit by encouraging people who have done their best in their duties, such as managers, facilities, and beautification." Regarding the strike, he said, "Even if it is the right of the KCTU, you should know that horse racing is a completely different industry from other manufacturing and service industries," stressing that focusing only on income distribution rather than competition,
Tuesday, January 13 2026 - 04:33 AM
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Under the current Korean horse racing system, the two horses have little to do with each other. The two horses cannot be trained at the same time. Now, the two horses are being trained by the assistant or the trainer, but I believe that the two horses should be trained at their ranch or training center in the future, just like in foreign countries.Additionally, I believe that the master must understand the characteristics of his horse so that he can choose the right assistant and trainer. For instance, consider entrusting the assistant teacher, who prefers good deeds and precocious horses, with Mansukhyeong and bottom-drawing horses. Even a famous horse will be treated as a foul horse. The difference in status between the master and the trainer is, in short, the difference between A and B, since the master must entrust the trainer with the training of the horse.
Tuesday, January 13 2026 - 04:30 AM
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Teacher Thomas, who debuted on the Korean stage as the third foreign assistant teacher at Let's Run Park Pukyong in 2015, has already entered his third year as a Korean assistant teacher. Three years is a long and short time, but he must have understood Korean horse racing by seeing, hearing and feeling it on the front lines of Korean horse racing. In addition, his grades, which are currently ranked at the top of the list of assistant teachers belonging to Let's Run Park Pukyong, are proof that he is already familiar with Korean horse racing. Now, he is a member who is making a new history of Korean horse racing beyond just a foreign assistant teacher, and he seemed to have affection for Korean horse racing. Let's check the current address of Korean horse racing from the perspective of Thomas, a foreign assistant teacher.
Tuesday, January 13 2026 - 04:29 AM
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From the beginning of the opening of Let's Run Park in Busan and South Gyeongsang Province, I started working as a horse-related person and formed a connection with horses. I knew that the horse-related qualification system would be implemented by the Horse Industry Promotion Act, so I tried from the first inning, but I failed each time. Actually, I was going to give up the test this time. At the end, I was embarrassed that I failed every time, and the horse racing officials asked me why I was taking the trainer test. They said that even though it was a written test, it was never allowed in practical practice. However, Teacher Kwon Seung-joo, who studied with me, asked me why I should give up when I was eligible for the second practical test this time, so I applied for it on the last day of application and took the test.
Tuesday, January 13 2026 - 04:25 AM
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It helps a lot emotionally, too. I want people to heal with horses and gain consideration for life and a lot of enlightenment in the activities with horses. To do that, I want to strive for the welfare of horses. I want to study more fields, experience and experience more in practice, and continue to develop myself, rather than being stopped. I want to become a leader who has a consistent good influence in the horse industry. To this end, I am preparing to transfer to Jeju National University's physical education field. I am also thinking of going to graduate school. I want to work in teaching and research. Just as I am familiar with the use and precautions of a product when I buy a product, I hope that the days will come when Koreans will be familiar with the habits and behaviors of horses and approach them more friendly and safe.
Tuesday, January 13 2026 - 04:22 AM
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As soon as he took the reins, he was surprised at what he was surprised by and was taken to a hospital after being hit in the abdomen by the horse's back foot while holding the lead strap. The diagnosis revealed that his pancreas was damaged. Fortunately, he did not need surgery. Instead, he underwent medication for a month and was hospitalized. After the accident, people around him reportedly felt puzzled to see me ask how the horse was doing. After the incident, he became more concerned about his safety. He looks back on dangerous behaviors he unconsciously performed, and emphasizes the importance of safety to his juniors every time. At that time, the horseriding rink covered all expenses incurred at the hospital. I would like to express my gratitude to the chairman, representative,
Tuesday, January 13 2026 - 04:19 AM
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Lastly, I am proud of the excellent lecture by Professor Dong-hoon Lee, who has been a solid theory in the course of daily sports leaders. Our school has warm blood necessary for preparing for certification practice, an indoor racetrack where you can prepare without a hitch, and rehabilitation horse riding where you can exercise at any time. Students experience and conduct the positions of volunteers, leaders, and leaders in rehabilitation horseback riding, while also teaching assistant instructors for general experience horse riding. Another pride is the environment in which you can sharpen your practical skills and prepare for certification before going out to society. This happened when I went to the horse riding course during the summer vacation of the first year. There was a case where I was seriously injured due to my carelessness.
Tuesday, January 13 2026 - 04:15 AM
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First, Professor Park Geum-ran, dean of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is engaged in various activities related to rehabilitation riding. While serving as an academic director at the Korean Rehabilitation Horseback Riding Association, he will give lectures on creative theories and practical skills necessary for classes through overseas training related to rehabilitation horseback riding. Professor Choo Ho-geun is currently serving as a judge in the horseback riding world. He is still playing as a player. He teaches us the general elements related to horseback riding in class and allows us to experience it. Above all, he is a warm mentor. Professor Seung-joo Kwon is currently an assistant teacher at Let's Run Park Pukyong, and he gives us new news and information through lectures, so he gives us the lectures we want to continue listening to even after graduation.
Tuesday, January 13 2026 - 04:11 AM
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Meanwhile, President Moon Jae In paid tribute to the late Father McGrinch in a condolence speech on his death, saying, "The deceased came to Jeju Island as a ray of hope, which has been devastated by the April 3 incident and the Korean War." President Moon said, "He wanted to establish a Sung Yi-dol ranch to get rid of Jeju's poverty, and he became a friend of the poor and underprivileged by establishing welfare facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes, and kindergartens, and credit cooperatives," and added, "The Irish priest with blue eyes took care of and healed Jeju's pain and deeply engraved God's love and peace in the hearts of our people. Thank you and I love you." On the same day, Moon Dae-rim, a candidate for governor of Jeju Island, issued a "statement on Father McGrinch's adenoma" and said, "Father McGrinch is a true saint who has worked for Jeju all his life.
Tuesday, January 13 2026 - 04:10 AM
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Now that I am about to graduate, I feel a little awkward that I do not have a tight schedule and plan like I did when I was in school. I think I need constant self-development and study in the future. If I had special know-how in preparing for qualifications, I prepared to become familiar with the test and test site by preparing for writing and practical skills for all certificates related to horses. In addition, I went to the training center recommended by the professors every vacation and thought that I was the owner of the horse riding center by increasing my practical experience. It seems that I had more fun and memorable learning because I studied horse-related laws and horse health management. Above all, I would like to thank Professor Chu Ho-geun for his experience, Professor Geum-ran Park, Jeong-soo Ryu, and Seung-joo Kwon for their professional theories and experiences.
Tuesday, January 13 2026 - 04:08 AM
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The current situation in the agricultural industry is a crisis, but since agriculture is a life industry, we need groundbreaking policies and national support to revive our life industry and maintain stable farm income and rural communities." Referring to the need to change the philosophy of agricultural policy and introduce an innovation system, he said, "The people should highlight the justification of government support, citing the need for a price for farmers' efforts to strengthen their public functions," adding that it is a time when the role of the National Agricultural Forum as well as farmers' organizations and civic groups is expected. After the public interest function of agriculture will be specified in the Constitution, the task of establishing a foundation for national agriculture and establishing and developing a new policy philosophy will be given, he said.
Tuesday, January 13 2026 - 04:08 AM
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Before graduating from high school, I decided to get a job and attended an editorial design course for six months. After graduating from high school, I worked as an advertising company and freelancer for nearly two years in Seoul and Jeju Island. I wanted to know about horses that I first encountered in Jeju. So, I recklessly joined the racehorse production team at Sung Isidol Ranch and worked for about two months. Working at Jeju Airport, where working conditions were good, whenever I was off, I went to the horse rink to help me work and rode a horse to ride a rehabilitation horse, and I thought I wanted to study horses and rehabilitation horses properly. With the introduction of the horse-riding instructor I knew at the time, I met Professor Kwon Seung-joo. During the interview,
Tuesday, January 13 2026 - 04:06 AM
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The reason I asked for an interview with the Horseback Industry Journal is that it is a media company that understands the situation in the horseback riding industry more than other media companies. I don't think I will do any more interviews at the athletes' council. The perception that horse riding is an aristocratic sport has declined a lot, but it is a pity that horse riding is considered bad and sold due to the Choi Soon-sil incident. Not only horseback riding but also all sports and the sports industry itself are on the back foot. It is hoped that not only young athletes who ride horses but also many others will have more opportunities to experience horseback riding. Woo Jung-ho, president of the National Federation of Horseback Riding Athletes, asked for an interview with the newspaper, pointing out that support is needed for athletes' protection and training,
Tuesday, January 13 2026 - 04:03 AM
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I have a foreign acquaintance among the racehorse producers in Jeju, so I visited Korea with their introduction. They said that Korean horse racing is currently developing a lot and the future prospects are bright. So I visited Korea for an interview, and when I came in person, the facilities and conditions were all good. And I was confident that Korean horse racing could develop, so I chose to go to Korea boldly. I don't think there is much difference. If you have to compare, there are some differences in the main. Europe and Malaysia have many races on grass besides sand. Korea does not yet have grass. The difference is a difference. There are also some differences in racing style. In Korea, there are many attempts to take the lead in the early stages of the race. If possible, I try to be ahead. However, there are various styles in Europe, such as chuipma and free horse, which are struck from the rear rather than the style of the preceding horse.
Tuesday, January 13 2026 - 04:01 AM
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Whatever the group, Samsung and Hanwha, paid 1.5 billion won, 1.6 billion won a year, applied for the association, or did, it helped the players. Horseback riding is an event without government support, so you can't compete without a company sponsoring it, and it's hard to participate in the Olympics.Until now, the chairman's office has been handled by the Korea Racing Authority, Hanwha, and Samsung. Because the company continued to support the money there, the association was able to run and host matches. You might say that 1.5 billion won is small, but if you pay for it every year, the company should be considerable. Although the Korea Racing Authority is said to be a company related to horses, the company's former chairman liked horseback riding, and applied. It would not be easy for Samsung and Hanwha to take over the chairman's office of the Horse Racing Authority in another company that has nothing to do with horses. We are athletes.
Tuesday, January 13 2026 - 04:00 AM
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Most athletes start exercising with the ambition of winning medals in the Olympics and Asian Games. I don't think I'll just go to college while riding. Students who go to college and compete in the next Asian Games will participate in school classes and exercise with the dream of trying out for the next Asian Games. In preparation for the Olympics, he applied from various fields, starting with the off-season training. Because Samsung spent money and provided support for the development of horseback riding, we were able to participate in the Olympics and Asian Games and win a medal. After the Olympics, we can go out and guide other athletes and deliver their know-how, which is huge. All horseback riders know that Samsung has developed a lot in horseback riding. No matter how much sports you wear only panties and hold shoes, development is difficult without sponsors.
Tuesday, January 13 2026 - 03:57 AM
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How good is it for us to ask the equestrian for an apology from the president? And I fully understand the news conference about the fact that they suffered damage due to Choi Soon-sil. Isn't it unfair from their point of view that executive director Park Won-oh came down and said something while the referee was watching? I hope that one person, Jeong Yu-ra, will not harm Amon's special athletes. Most of the students exercise since they were young and still take time out of school. All special athletes don't do it like Jeong Yu-ra. I have a friend who goes to college among the students I teach now. I go to Hanyang University, but I can't come today. Tomorrow, he takes classes, and he comes to exercise after 3 p.m. He takes classes, and he comes to exercise even if it's late in the afternoon. Most of them are like that. Few athletes quit school.
Tuesday, January 13 2026 - 03:54 AM