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Last year, he led efforts to raise awareness of the pressing challenges facing the horse racing industry among juniors and young people by contributing six papers to journals such as the Korea Research Foundation’s indexed journals, including “A Study on Policies Utilizing the Prevalence of Gambling Addiction in the Gambling Industry,” and through writing and presentations.In a phone interview with this paper, Acting Head of the Horse Racing Headquarters Kim Jong-guk said, “This is a time that requires wisdom and patience to untangle the complex threads of the horse racing industry,

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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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Kim Jong-guk, acting head of the horse racing division and a regular contributor to this publication on the issue of the illegal horse racing industry, is currently finishing the writing of a textbook on the horse industry, Understanding the Horse Industry, and is preparing for its publication. At a recent academic conference hosted by the Lottery Society Cooperative, he also presented research on domestic gambling industry regulation policies and an analysis of a survey on the horse racing industry.

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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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Emphasizing the importance of customized customer services and internet betting for improving the image of the horse racing industry both on the ground and through consistent research publications, Director Kim Jong-guk studied equestrian voting systems and horse racing systems in major advanced horse-riding countries after publishing 『Theory and Practice of Equestrian Voting』 in April 1995, and earned his master’s thesis in 2003 with a study titled 'A Study on the Introduction of Internet Marketing into the Korean Horse Racing Industry.

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During his 30 years at the Korea Racing Authority, he researched the expansion of customer service, the internet betting industry, and issues related to gambling industry regulation and illegal gambling. Service Team Leader, Director of Horse Racing Management. Served as Director of General Affairs, Director of the Business Division, Director of the Off-track Betting Division, Branch Manager, and Head of the Fair Horse Racing Headquarters. This is the first case of a Grade 1 executive being appointed as a head of a division-level department since the related regulations were revised at the end of 2016.

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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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On the 13th, the Korea Racing Authority, which had made key personnel changes in the second half of the year including the head of the Illegal Horse Racing Crackdown Headquarters and regional center chiefs on September 6, appointed former Fair Racing Headquarters chief Kim Jong-guk as acting head of the Racing Headquarters.Acting Director Kim graduated from the Department of Public Administration at University of Seoul, earned a master's degree from University of Seoul's Graduate School of Business,

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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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In particular, it was acknowledged that Yeongcheon City opened a key riding center next to Unjusan Equestrian Center in 2015 to foster the horse industry, and that the enactment of related laws gave momentum to the development of LetsRun Park Yeongcheon.On the 10th, Kim Joo-soo, the mayor of Uiseong County, received the Grand Prize in the Local Government Administration category at the '2017 Local Government Administration Awards' ceremony held at the National Assembly Members’ Office Building in Yeouido, Seoul.Since taking office in 2014, Governor Kim has been highly praised for establishing the 'Uiseong County Comprehensive Development Plan'

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The second project briefing session and discussion meeting for the “Mal Culture Complex Leisure Center,” whose development plan is being concretized and is being promoted in the Suanbo Tourism Special Zone located in Suanbo-myeon, was held on the 3rd at the Tangeum Hall on the 3rd floor of Chungju City Hall, with about 300 attendees including local residents of Chungju, civil society organizations, and officials from the Chungju City Council.The briefing session hosted by Chungju City was conducted in a format in which Utopia Co., Ltd., the main developer and project operator, explained in about 30 minutes the details of the Chungju Mal Culture Complex Leisure Center development project, including its understanding, analysis of development conditions, development plans, and support for cultural assembly facilities, and supplemented the explanation by answering questions from the audience.

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Although I’ve been more busy with business activities lately and have neglected horse breeding compared to before, I am still producing and preparing to debut fine horses, so you will soon be able to meet wonderful horses like those of the past. Please don't forget me and remember me.Diplomat Jeong Yeong-sik said that the prize money he earned through his words was a blessing from God. He emphasized that it was too great a fortune to have it all, and that sharing with neighbors was only natural.

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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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Looking back, we must honestly admit that we are not confident whether we have fulfilled our roles and activities. We are only just beginning to see the seeds of social contribution activities, so expecting a change in public perception from that level of effort is premature. As social contribution activities become a part of everyday life, they should be carried out so that results will naturally follow as they accumulate. We have played no part in blaming those around us.He received more love from his fans than he deserved.

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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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Even now, I feel rewarded when I see so many fans coming to take photos with 'Dangdae Bulpae.'I can't give a clear answer, but I think the members need to lead by example and continue activities that show a good image to fans and the public. It is not right to expect a change in awareness without taking such measures. Since we are not the socially vulnerable, I think it will be completed by looking around and sharing with one another. If we keep this up, Korea’s palm industry could be reborn as a model of a developed nation’s industry.

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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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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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Dang Dae-bulpae retired and switched to studmills, but he failed due to physiological problems. The indie band also switched to breeding mares and has given birth to their first foals this year. I think they'll debut around the second half of next year, so I'm hoping people might be very surprised. The horses born this year were born with well-proportioned builds. I think 'Indie Band' will also stand out as a stallion in the future. The 'rock band,' the younger sibling of the 'indie band,' also debuted this year as a stallion after retirement and has bred several times.

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Just as horses have spirit, when a fine steed is born, it produces unstoppable records. The artist whose anticipation is building is Ryanrok, 3 years old this year, based in Seoul. As a member of 'Triple Nine,' he shares the same paternal and maternal lineage. I’m currently taking a short break, but I’m hopeful that I will stand out significantly starting in the second half of this year. 'Black Sapphire,' who is competing in the Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Governor's Cup, shares the same lineage as 'Triple Nine' and 'Lion Rock.

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Corporate management consists of shareholders as investors, a CEO as the manager, and the organization that makes it up. The same goes for a horse handler: the handler is the investor shareholder, and the CEO is the trainer. Because he is in charge of directing the overall production and leading the team of officials. Whether Ma-joo merely plays the role of an investor or participates in management may depend on his style. I believe one should faithfully fulfill the role of an investor, but some investors even try to intervene in management.

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Various factors may have had an impact. It is important to acknowledge that they were unable to establish a stable foundation for their lives, and there is a shared responsibility to work together to ensure that such misfortunes do not happen again. Since Majoo does not directly employ therapists, there will be limitations in terms of roles, but I believe that by recognizing areas where therapists may not be aware, we can indirectly derive improvement plans and help resolve difficulties.Facing each other is also a business. I believe the concept is the same in both corporate management

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From the perspective of horse racing betting fans, they may also think that their act of purchasing betting tickets is not merely spending money but donating a portion of it to a good cause in society. Therefore, the perception of horse racing itself does not turn negative. In our country, because these activities are state-led and most of the proceeds are returned to the national treasury, social welfare activities are not directly visible to the general public. Even those who buy betting tickets perceive that the Korea Racing Authority takes all the profits from horse racing.

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Known as the Invincible of His Time for winning the Gyeongju race 11 times, he switched to stud after retirement but failed due to physiological issues, and is now said to be living comfortably at Isidore Ranch in Jeju. 'Indie Band' transitioned to a stallion and produced their first offspring this year, with the foals scheduled to debut around the second half of next year.We have a state-led horse racing system. Hong Kong and Macau have jackpots and a state-led horse racing system.Profits generated from horse racing are returned to society for the public good under the leadership of the owners

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Macau horse racing is smaller in scale than ours, but has a deep history. It is one of the countries where horse racing is quite advanced. Systematically, there is little difference from Korean horse racing. However, Macau shows a different culture. Macau's face-to-face culture doesn't seem to be about making a living by earning prize money. More than that, the social purpose through the formation of a community is greater. In addition, a culture of leisure has taken root where people invite acquaintances to enjoy horse racing together and socialize on race days.