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Although the building was completed at a huge expense, the opening date has been postponed as public opinion among residents has worsened due to the complex interests of some civic groups and political circles, and the situation is being closely monitored.Through community service in the Yongsan area and opening cultural centers, the Korea Racing Authority is working to soothe residents’ public sentiment and improve the image of horse racing and off-track betting facilities.There are no legal defects before the Yongsan branch relocation. As already stated by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, since the branch is already operating in the same area, there is no need to seek the consent of local residents for the relocation. Also, the distance from the school claimed by the opposing side is beyond the 200 meters set by law, so there is no major problem.

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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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As part-time horse racing workers, betting ticket sellers only need to come to work on the days races are held to handle ticketing and guidance, and because they currently work two days a week, they fall under the category of ultra-short-hour workers with less than 15 working hours per week. If the weekly working hours are 15 hours or more, under the Labor Standards Act and the Act on the Standards of Working Conditions, the employee may receive paid holidays and annual paid leave, and be eligible for severance pay.The ticket-selling union said, “The Korea Racing Authority only forcibly adjusted meal and break times, reducing working hours to less than 15 hours, while the actual working hours are more than 15 hours.” They added, “Because management cuts the meal and break times by 10 minutes each, we can’t even have a leisurely meal.” It was argued that all actual working hours should be recognized.

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Although the building was completed at a huge expense, the opening date has been postponed as public opinion among residents has worsened due to the complex interests of some civic groups and political circles, and the situation is being closely monitored.Through community service in the Yongsan area and opening cultural centers, the Korea Racing Authority is working to soothe residents’ public sentiment and improve the image of horse racing and off-track betting facilities.There are no legal defects before the Yongsan branch relocation. As already stated by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, since the branch is already operating in the same area, there is no need to seek the consent of local residents for the relocation. Also, the distance from the school claimed by the opposing side is beyond the 200 meters set by law, so there is no major problem.

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Although the building was completed at a huge expense, the opening date has been postponed as public opinion among residents has worsened due to the complex interests of some civic groups and political circles, and the situation is being closely monitored.Through community service in the Yongsan area and opening cultural centers, the Korea Racing Authority is working to soothe residents’ public sentiment and improve the image of horse racing and off-track betting facilities.There are no legal defects before the Yongsan branch relocation. As already stated by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, since the branch is already operating in the same area, there is no need to seek the consent of local residents for the relocation. Also, the distance from the school claimed by the opposing side is beyond the 200 meters set by law, so there is no major problem.

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Although the building was completed at a huge expense, the opening date has been postponed as public opinion among residents has worsened due to the complex interests of some civic groups and political circles, and the situation is being closely monitored.Through community service in the Yongsan area and opening cultural centers, the Korea Racing Authority is working to soothe residents’ public sentiment and improve the image of horse racing and off-track betting facilities.There are no legal defects before the Yongsan branch relocation. As already stated by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, since the branch is already operating in the same area, there is no need to seek the consent of local residents for the relocation. Also, the distance from the school claimed by the opposing side is beyond the 200 meters set by law, so there is no major problem.

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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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With Gyeryong Construction relocating to a new headquarters in February, the Korea Racing Authority plans to purchase the shared Gyeryong Construction building and improve customer service by remodeling it into an optimized facility. When residents began opposing the expansion of the Daejeon branch, the Korea Racing Authority stated that it would maintain the current policy of one person, one seat, assigned seating system and the current number of entrants.The importance of off-track betting facilities in the horse racing industry is by no means small.To implement horse racing, enormous financial resources are required to equip basic facilities such as racecourses, stands, and auxiliary facilities, and due to difficulties in securing land to build racetracks, it is a reality in countries that have implemented horse racing that they operate off-track betting facilities far outnumbering the number of racetracks.

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Since the enactment of the Horse Industry Promotion Act, other local governments that only belatedly entered the race to develop the horse industry were unable to meet the basic requirements, so they began demanding the designation of a special zone combining two or three basic local governments, or a regional special zone at the provincial level. At the suggestion of these local governments, the Regulatory Reform Committee of the Prime Minister’s Office recommended the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to ease the related requirements, but the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced that it would prepare a plan to relax the designation requirements for the horse industry special zone starting in 2014, following its designation as the first horse industry special zone in 2013.The designation requirements for a special horse industry zone at the end of 2013 demand a substantially large-scale basic horse industry foundation within a limited scope.

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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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As I was thinking about what to do before graduating from college, I came up with the idea of a children's horseback riding program using ponies. Since I was young, my father ran a farm raising livestock such as deer, pigs, and goats, so I had no hesitation in caring for animals, and horseback riding, which I took as an elective in college, became my connection to the field. Since I was learning horseback riding as well, the instructor even praised me for picking it up faster than my other friends. And by the third time I rode, the instructor even asked if I would like to help him work at the riding stable.

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Even a well-bred foreign horse cannot beat a domestic horse with a winning record if it has no racing experience. In addition, foreign horses must compete against those that have won since the 4th class, and if training is forced to match their level of competition, there is a risk that the horses could tire out quickly.By purchasing many positive words from abroad, we will naturally receive high-quality feedback, which will also help the development of Korean horse racing. For example, even if you buy an expensive foreign horse for a million dollars

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My wife had no connection to horses.We met through an introduction, and as we went on dates and hung out, my wife naturally became familiar with him. I bought three horses and we went out on dates a lot, and that’s how we ended up here. While on horseback dates, I gave the kids rides, and seeing them,we both felt good about it; those moments continued. I am grateful to my wife.I hope that by working hard together, we can make a significant contribution to promoting youth equestrianism, and I also aspire to become a role model for youth equestrian clubs across the country.

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In March 2002, Seong Isidore Hospital reopened as the Seong Isidore Welfare Clinic focused on hospice care, and with the help of supporting members and the support of the Isidore Rural Development Association, it operates at no cost.In 2003, they established a racehorse ranch covering more than 4.9 million square meters, focusing on horse breeding and training, and began the sales industry and owner activities. In 2007, while expanding its massage facilities, he also devoted himself to equine welfare by providing pre-race water training and other services, introducing an advanced horse industry to Korea.

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Externally, it sought practical benefits based on communication, complementing past policy directions that had been overly confrontational and failed to achieve effectiveness. Although there are still areas to improve, it has achieved remarkable progress for the advancement of horse racing and the strengthening of the owner's status by establishing a 1,200m training track, improving the racing course, implementing a break time system for trainers, upgrading massage facilities, introducing professional racing personnel, and securing the authority to select owners.

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Ultimately, the individual horse racing system is the essence and root of horse racing, and it signifies the identity of the horse racing industry. Last year, amid the great turmoil in Korean horse racing, several incidents shook its identity, so reflecting on and reviewing the history of the modernization of horse racing on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the shift to the individual owner system seems very important to all of us.Founded in 1993, the Seoul Owners Association is a prestigious organization of about 500 owners of racehorses and a key driving force behind the horse racing industry.

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Many of these critical and fateful tasks are difficult to solve with willpower alone, without experience. Due to the structural characteristics of Korean horse racing, the administering body holds the most power, but unilateral actions will never succeed in modernizing the sport. We will build a system that ensures the voices of related organizations are reflected in policy so that the strong power of the Maju can drive the development of horse racing.As the horse racing environment rapidly changes, the role of the association in its development is expanding,

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Building on the achievements of the previous term, I will accelerate improvements to the horse racing infrastructure and build a stronger Korea Racing Authority that leads the true advancement of horse racing. In addition to promoting projects for the association’s development, they plan to strengthen external activities targeting the government and the National Assembly, with whom they have direct interests, and take the lead in institutional reforms such as resuming online betting and increasing the horse racing return rate to lower the leisure tax.

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Korean horse racing has endured many hardships, including the growing pains of the horse racing reform plan and last year's entanglement in the state corruption scandal. It was an especially painful and intense period for the owners, the biggest investors in the horse racing industry and the ones who must support its development, as losses among them surged amid stagnant sales and prize money.At the time, lamenting the helplessness in the face of the flawed horse racing reform plan, I ran for president driven by a sense of duty to restore the association’s damaged reputation and rights,

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Just as some values remain unchanged through the transition between generations, Korea’s jockey community has grown through the dedication and sacrifice of veteran jockeys who pioneered a challenging racing environment, and in carrying on that legacy, senior and junior jockeys have joined forces to sustain the horse racing industry.Although I have operated organizations with 3,500, 6,500, and 17,500 members over several years, I firmly believe that the strength of any organization comes from the unity of its members.

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Even a well-bred foreign horse cannot beat a domestic horse with a winning record if it has no racing experience. In addition, foreign horses must compete against those that have won since the 4th class, and if training is forced to match their level of competition, there is a risk that the horses could tire out quickly.By purchasing many positive words from abroad, we will naturally receive high-quality feedback, which will also help the development of Korean horse racing. For example, even if you buy an expensive foreign horse for a million dollars

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Some senior advisors say the prices should be restructured, but that is incorrect. Then we go back to the way of the past. The reason domestic horses do not perform well against foreign horses from Japan, Singapore, and others is that, due to price restrictions, fewer quality horses have entered the market. Although the Korea Racing Authority has brought in a number of good stallions to support them, they cannot beat horses purchased from abroad. We must move toward a system of autonomous competition.

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By removing price limits, foreign horses should be allowed to enter the scene freely, while also reforming the racing system. What is currently a mixed race for grade 4 and above should be divided into domestic and foreign races. Only then can domestic racehorse producers survive and also achieve a qualitative improvement in Korean horse racing. Breeders should be classified as either domestic or foreign up to Grade 1, and integrated races should be created where domestic and foreign horses can compete at the same level.

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Wouldn't it be better to have two people run, rather than one person buying horses and making them run at just one racetrack. Horses with more speed than speed but better endurance are more likely to succeed in Busan than in Seoul, while those with more speed than endurance are more likely to succeed in Seoul than in Busan. If you spend a lot of money to buy a horse but only have one chance, it's such a waste. Make those who can't speak in Busan run in Seoul, and those who can't speak in Seoul run in Busan.

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Over the years of the integrated horse racing competition between Busan and Seoul, horses from LetsRun Park Busan-Gyeongnam have performed relatively well. The main reason is its influence. Of course, there are also management system factors, but compared to Seoul, Busan’s main thoroughbred track is 50 meters longer, so horses with endurance perform better there, whereas faster horses do better in Seoul.However, if you merge, the opponents who purchase and deploy horses will have more options, so it could also be an opportunity for them.