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If you do not ride accurately, you cannot place. Youth equestrianism must be based on education in order to develop into an advanced equestrian nation in the long run. If we focus on results, we might shine briefly, but it’s no different from equestrianism in our generation.It is a book documenting episodes involving the 'classic girl.” The content includes not only episodes but also technical aspects. As I was writing the manuscript, it started to feel like it was about my relationship with the “classic girl” and our married life. Pushing and pulling at each other, fighting, sulking, and going on a nerve-wracking back-and-forth, only to regret it when one of us gets hurt. Though it may only be a short period, it already feels as if I have lived a life.

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If I had been assigned a new word, it would have been difficult, but since it was a word I had been riding every day at school, I was familiar with it and comfortable using it, which reduced my anxiety about the test and gave me confidence. For this reason, I also did well on the practical exam score.I cannot choose the one word that left the strongest impression. This phrase is good, and that phrase is good too. Learn this from this person, learn that from the other,

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Youth equestrianism must not lose sight of its essence as education. Looking at youth equestrian sports today, they are more focused on competition than on education. I think it’s enough to just go quickly, even if it means taking a dangerous route rather than going exactly on course. Even at competitions, coaches don’t instruct players on how to hit accurately, instead teaching things like "go quickly" and "turn." This is not education. When children are young, games should include education rather than just determining first, second, or third place.Since the last Sangju competition, we have implemented the Standard Jumping Class, a modified version of the American Hunter competition. Standard jumping class is an event that requires a great deal of training.

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Rehabilitation horseback riding was an area I was interested in when I enrolled. Every Wednesday, students come to school for therapeutic horseback riding lessons, and at the beginning of the semester I signed up for volunteers and gained a lot of experience assisting them from the side. I prepared for the demonstration test of the second rehabilitation riding lesson in the second semester of the first year. At that time, Professor Park Geum-ran and Instructor Song Yeon-hee kindly explained things to me and demonstrated them,

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Since I learned practical skills in my first year, I didn’t feel burdened by the fact that the two certificates were different. I learned regular horseback riding and racehorse riding in advance at school, so I was able to prepare for the certification more easily. For the Level 2 Recreational Sports Instructor exam, there was an obstacle course in the practical test section, so before the exam, I stayed up early in the morning or late at night and practiced obstacle courses with Professor Chu Hoo-geun.

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FTA revision negotiations,in line with the government’s position that further opening in the agricultural sector is not possible.We select young entrepreneurial farmers who will lead the future of our agriculture and provide comprehensive support—including farmland,funding, and education—through the entry,settlement,and growth stages.We will provide up to 1 million won per month in farming settlement support funds to 1,200 young startup farmers with income at or below a certain level.

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Crop disaster insurance will introduce a new product for farmers’safety insurance that sets an upper limit on premium rates to reduce disparities in rates between cities and counties,while strengthening coverage to the level of industrial accident insurance.Through water system connection projects and drainage improvements, we will reduce frequent drought and flooding damage, and we will also carry out seismic reinforcement of aging repair facilities in preparation for earthquakes.We will actively respond to the ongoing Korea-U.S.

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In his opening remarks, Chairman Hyun Myung-kwan said, “To contribute, even if only a little, to the development of world horse racing, Korean horse racing, which was promoted one step up from Part 3 to Part 2 this year, will prepare for the inaugural Korea Cup international race by inviting outstanding horses and jockeys from seven countries around the world.” He added, “We will do our utmost to enter Part 1 in 2020, the 100th anniversary of Korean horse racing.” He explained the purpose of the roundtable, saying, “We ask not only questions about the Korea Cup but also good suggestions for the development of Korean horse racing.”In horse racing, if you don’t compete, you can’t tell what position you’re in or how far behind you are compared to the world’s races.

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We will develop a supply-demand management manual covering the entire production process from sowing to shipment,and enhance the reliability of agricultural observation by utilizing advanced technologies such as big data and drones.We will prepare to completely overhaul the direct payment system by raising the unit price of field agriculture, disadvantaged conditions, and eco-friendly direct payments,and by promoting the public interest functions of agriculture and rural areas.

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In his opening remarks, Chairman Hyun Myung-kwan said, “To contribute, even if only a little, to the development of world horse racing, Korean horse racing, which was promoted one step up from Part 3 to Part 2 this year, will prepare for the inaugural Korea Cup international race by inviting outstanding horses and jockeys from seven countries around the world.” He added, “We will do our utmost to enter Part 1 in 2020, the 100th anniversary of Korean horse racing.” He explained the purpose of the roundtable, saying, “We ask not only questions about the Korea Cup but also good suggestions for the development of Korean horse racing.”In horse racing, if you don’t compete, you can’t tell what position you’re in or how far behind you are compared to the world’s races.

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Youth equestrianism must not lose sight of its essence as education. Looking at youth equestrian sports today, they are more focused on competition than on education. I think it’s enough to just go quickly, even if it means taking a dangerous route rather than going exactly on course. Even at competitions, coaches don’t instruct players on how to hit accurately, instead teaching things like "go quickly" and "turn." This is not education. When children are young, games should include education rather than just determining first, second, or third place.Since the last Sangju competition, we have implemented the Standard Jumping Class, a modified version of the American Hunter competition. Standard jumping class is an event that requires a great deal of training.

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We will develop a supply-demand management manual covering the entire production process from sowing to shipment,and enhance the reliability of agricultural observation by utilizing advanced technologies such as big data and drones.We will prepare to completely overhaul the direct payment system by raising the unit price of field agriculture, disadvantaged conditions, and eco-friendly direct payments,and by promoting the public interest functions of agriculture and rural areas.

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By implementing the Support Project for Non-Rice Crop Cultivation,we will reduce the rice cultivation area by 50,000 hectares this year. We will prepare focusing on forage crops and regionally specialized crops to minimize the impact on the supply and demand of substitute crops.In addition, we will work to enhance the industry’s competitiveness and contribute to supply and demand stability by upgrading rice quality through expanding the distribution of high-quality varieties and improving grading standards.

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The people are demanding fundamental improvements in the safety of agricultural and food products, livestock diseases, and the livestock environment. As the tariff reduction effects of the FTAs concluded so far take full effect, competition with imported agricultural and livestock products in the domestic market is also intensifying.We have now reached a critical juncture where we must overcome this reality, restore the fundamental principles of agricultural policy, and our agriculture must move forward into the future.

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Along with this,we promoted institutional improvements to prevent recurrence.After fundamentally reviewing the issues raised at the time of the pesticide-detected eggs, the relevant ministries jointly prepared a Comprehensive Plan for Improving Food Safety.When setting the inspection standards and items for livestock products to be applied on site, prior consultation among the relevant ministries has been made mandatory,and if hazardous substances are detected,the relevant ministries are required to conduct a joint inspection.

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South Korea, once a recipient of food aid, has become a country contributing to global food security. We also expect it to help stabilize rice supply and demand in the country.In response to the severe drought last year, we have prepared a supplementary budget for water system connectivity and water development, and established a comprehensive, government-wide plan to address the drought. In addition, to ease the difficulties of disaster recovery, we have tripled the support unit prices for 20 items with high field demand,

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First, we regard stabilizing rice prices as the first step toward restoring trust in agricultural policy, and through close communication with farmers’ organizations and relevant ministries, we promptly finalized the harvest period measures to isolate a record-high volume of 720,000 tons from the market.Thanks to this,rice prices,which had remained at levels seen 20 years ago, surpassed 150,000 won immediately after the announcement of the measures, and have continued to rise ever since.

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Last year, despite difficult circumstances such as the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, highly pathogenic avian influenza, and the first detection of the invasive red imported fire ant, I would like to express my gratitude to all the staff of the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency for quietly fulfilling their duties in the positions they were entrusted to.The New Year is the Year of the Golden Dog. Dogs are animals that symbolize bravery and wisdom, and they are also the companions that have been with humans the longest.

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I want to create the perception that Korea’s KRA Racing Park is not just a place for horse racing. I think that’s the right way to make it. In that sense, the horse theme park can be considered a small attempt.There are 30 off-track sales outlets nationwide. This place should not be used merely as a place where horse racing fans buy tickets. It must become a cultural origin site of that region. The Gangnam over-the-counter sales office was tried as that pilot case. The remaining over-the-counter sales outlets should also develop to that level.The amazing place where the meeting is being held now is a testing ground for young people.

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In addition, through active quarantine negotiations with export destination countries, fresh agricultural products such as pears and tomatoes were exported to South America for the first time, and by successfully holding the 12th IPRC General Conference in Songdo, Incheon, in April last year with the participation of about 360 national representatives from the global plant quarantine sector, it also provided an opportunity to enhance its international standing as a leading country in the field of plant quarantine.

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Six years from now, in 2022, will mark the 1,000th anniversary of horse racing being introduced to Korea. By then, Korean horse racing should become a leading country in horse racing. Currently, we are holding an international race with participants from seven countries, but in the future we will ensure that the international race is held to the highest standard in every aspect, including the number of participating countries and the quality of the horses. We plan to divide the six years into three phases of two years each and expand it step by step. In 2018, two years later, at least 10 countries, and even more two years after that. We are planning an internationally competitive event that is outstanding in every respect.In advanced horse racing countries, horse racing has established itself as a sophisticated and wholesome leisure sport.

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However, driven by a sense of duty to eradicate it as quickly as possible, we have devoted ourselves to preventing further spread of the disease and bringing it to an early end through prompt and thorough testing and epidemiological investigations.And on September 28, after the discovery of imported red imported fire ants through a preliminary inspection at the container yard of Gamman Pier in Busan Port, all available personnel were mobilized to strengthen quarantine and surveillance at major ports.

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A horse is the most beautiful animal bestowed by the gods. Its appearance is truly beautiful, and unlike deer or other animals, it has a moderate level of aggressiveness, so I think it can live in harmony with humans. It is also an animal capable of communicating with humans. When I felt upset or depressed, if I held my words, my heart would melt away like snow.A love for words comes first above all else. If you love horses, you develop a passion for them. I hope that with that passion, you’ll make the things we couldn’t achieve happen. To develop equestrianism in South Korea, we may not have enough time, but young equestrian hopefuls have plenty of time and boundless potential for growth.

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Despite various difficult conditions last year, the Quarantine Agency achieved excellent results based on the expertise and know-how it had accumulated over time.As a prime example, by achieving the remarkable feat of advancing the development of the original technology for the foot-and-mouth disease vaccine by one year ahead of the original schedule, we laid the foundation for victory over vaccine sovereignty for foot-and-mouth disease.We also contributed to the early eradication of foot-and-mouth disease by being

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A horse is the most beautiful animal bestowed by the gods. Its appearance is truly beautiful, and unlike deer or other animals, it has a moderate level of aggressiveness, so I think it can live in harmony with humans. It is also an animal capable of communicating with humans. When I felt upset or depressed, if I held my words, my heart would melt away like snow.A love for words comes first above all else. If you love horses, you develop a passion for them. I hope that with that passion, you’ll make the things we couldn’t achieve happen. To develop equestrianism in South Korea, we may not have enough time, but young equestrian hopefuls have plenty of time and boundless potential for growth.