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For example, if a riding horse auction had been held at Jangsu Ranch, which had the necessary facilities, things would have been much easier; these were all matters that required attention here. From the installation of yards and temporary stalls to managing the horses’ movement. Still, I think it was a major achievement that, for the first time in Korea, we set up such a large indoor pommel horse arena and offered a variety of performances, from horseback gymnastics to a pommel horse show, which received great enthusiasm.

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Ultimately, I think a traveling expo would be more suitable. Although it is in the metropolitan area, KINTEX in Ilsan is too concentrated in the northwest and quite far from Gwacheon, where LetsRun Park Seoul is located. Most events have been held in Gwacheon so far, but if they can be held in other regions, I think we should move in that direction. However, it is necessary to review and consider the areas for improvement identified through this expo when selecting future expo locations.

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Because the 2014 event was held as a festival under the name 'National Horse Industry Festival,' some participating companies ended up receiving less spotlight.Therefore, the intention was to make it an 'industry-centered expo.'I thought about how it would benefit the participating companies’ businesses and what kind of support I could provide.They also hoped that the sharing of information among participating companies would contribute to the self-sustained development of the horse industry.

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On July 17, the therapists’ union submitted petitions to the Anyang Regional Employment and Labor Office (Seoul), the Busan Northern Regional Office (Pukyong), and the Gwangju Regional Office (Jeju), requesting administrative guidance on the grounds of alleged violations of the Labor Standards Act and collective agreements. Subsequently, the Busan Northern District Office issued an administrative directive stating, “Overtime without labor-management agreement violates the Labor Standards Act, so do not unilaterally implement additional work.” In Seoul, Chairman Park Bong-cheol underwent a fact-finding investigation at the Anyang District Prosecutor’s Office at the end of July as a complainant, while fact-finding investigations are ongoing with the head of the Trainers Association and the chairman of the Korea Racing Authority as the respondents.

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Let's Run CCC Yongsan is a relocation and opening attempt by the Korea Racing Authority, which invested 120 billion won to build a facility and followed legal procedures in accordance with its three-year plan for over-the-road betting innovation. However, due to strong opposition from some residents and civic groups, the center failed to open last year, suffering huge losses, and after years of consecutive failures in the off-track betting business, it has been forced into a last-ditch stand with no room to retreat; if the Yongsan off-track betting center is closed, the foundation of the Korea Racing Authority could be shaken. Ultimately, the Korea Racing Authority pushed ahead with the four-month pilot program, stating that it would even shut it down if the problems raised by the opposition were to occur.

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While preparing for the expo, we determined that the advantages we would gain from outside were greater than those from within. The companies participating in the industry exhibition should take the lead, but if it is held internally, interference may occur. The expo itself could have been seen as part of an event held at the racetrack. There was also a concern that the main audience would be limited to people visiting LetsRun Park Seoul to enjoy horse racing rather than the general public.

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If the currently pilot-operated LetsRun CCC Yongsan is canceled, not only the KRA, the horse racing operator, but also related organizations such as the Owners’ Association, employees, jockeys, trainers, and farms will suffer serious damage. The problem of some media outlets distorting the facts is also serious. The horse industry must step up and even protest with a microphone.It was located in a completely separated commercial district, with a six- and eight-lane boulevard and an elevated highway separating it from nearby schools and residential areas. The building itself was clean, and the facilities were excellent. The horse racing fans using this place were well-mannered and generally careful. I felt that the opposing argument was, quite literally, "baseless."

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Holding many equestrian competitions just to win awards does not necessarily expand the base of equestrianism. Horseback riding facilities need to blend in and coexist across different regions. However, holding a horseback riding competition within a local festival would be too costly. And it also fails to show the essence of horseback riding. Wondering how to hold the competition effectively on a small budget, we invited people to the equestrian center and organized this event.

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Meanwhile, a Korea Racing Authority official stated, "The implementation of Chuseok horse racing was already agreed upon last year through consultations between the implementing body and related organizations. In the end, they stated that the demands of the handlers’ union should be discussed with the trainers’ association rather than the implementing authority, and since the Chuseok horse racing event has already been announced both internally and externally, they view the implementation as a given.This year, the Korea Racing Authority, struggling to recover horse racing revenues amid various setbacks, is insisting on the necessity of Chuseok horse racing, while the jockeys’ union recognizes the need for additional races but is in a difficult tug-of-war demanding higher wages.

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First, it is the first international youth equestrian competition to be held in Korea. Chinese youth athletes were originally scheduled to participate, but they had to withdraw due to the THAAD issue. I heard from the Chinese side that they definitely want to participate next year. With the cooperation of the Japan Equestrian Federation, eight Japanese athletes were selected to participate from across Japan, including Tokyo and Osaka. Additionally, the event was designed around a Halloween theme so that participating children could connect and interact rather than compete.

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In its second statement, the Parents’ Coalition for Reviving Public Education warned that it would expose the existence of the residents’ countermeasure committee to the public for its illegal left-wing collusion and also file charges against politicians who use the virtual horse racing track for political gain.Earlier, on August 12, the National Parents’ Association for True Education issued a statement titled “Stop the Operation of Online Gambling Venues That Threaten Student Safety and the Educational Environment Immediately,” labeling off-track betting facilities as online gambling venues and claiming that “the Korea Racing Authority is completely ignoring its public duty to protect the environment around schools by focusing solely on the profits it gains from operating these gambling sites.”

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If that happens, of course, there would be a cheaper way to ride horses.The reason our horse industry is weak is that most horses are imported, so I thought it was meaningful that a pony auction was being held as a process in which the foundation for production and trade is being built. For the horse industry base to expand, private riding clubs need to be revitalized, and the fact that such an event is being held in Icheon, a special horse industry zone, was taken into serious consideration.

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Even today, horseback riding is generally thought of as a sport for the aristocracy. In reality, horseback riding isn’t easy unless you have some money. So I am focusing on youth equestrian training. In particular, they are promoting the Pony breed with an emphasis on helping young riders make horseback riding a part of their daily lives and popularizing it. For example, Icheon City has invested 240 million won in youth equestrian teams,

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Also, although it is a school break, I hope that students will not be mobilized to attend rallies. The behavior of activist elders and Seongsim Girls’ Middle and High School teachers, using students as hostages to push their own agenda, is utterly disgraceful. I believe the issue with the Yongsan off-track betting facility could serve as an opportunity to reflect on the path Korean horse racing has taken so far. Ultimately, focusing on sales may have led to the failure to properly address the negative impact off-site sales outlets have on local communities, which likely caused this situation. As a Yongsan resident, I hope a peaceful resolution can be found soon," he said.

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Personally, my dream was to create a horse permanent auction market. I had envisioned building a nearby equestrian park where the whole family could visit on weekends to ride horses, watch shows, and shop for supplies. It was attempted to be secured in Yeonggwang, Jeollanam-do, and recently a local government in the metropolitan area has shown interest and is moving forward with it.Even in our country, where FTAs have taken off, incomes are gradually declining for cattle and pigs.

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Meanwhile, a Korea Racing Authority official stated, "The implementation of Chuseok horse racing was already agreed upon last year through consultations between the implementing body and related organizations. In the end, they stated that the demands of the handlers’ union should be discussed with the trainers’ association rather than the implementing authority, and since the Chuseok horse racing event has already been announced both internally and externally, they view the implementation as a given.This year, the Korea Racing Authority, struggling to recover horse racing revenues amid various setbacks, is insisting on the necessity of Chuseok horse racing, while the jockeys’ union recognizes the need for additional races but is in a difficult tug-of-war demanding higher wages.

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Lately, I think the Hahringer, with its high stance and gentle temperament, is great for women and youth horseback riding. I ran a riding stable and a livestock farm, and I also served as a division head as an early founding member of the Korea Horse Industry Association.I’ve been running a carriage at Ilsan Lake Park every weekend for 10 years, and it’s still very popular with children. I also worked briefly in Heyri, Paju, and by then the children had grown up; when they saw me driving by,

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As the issue of Let's Run C.C.C. Yongsan unfolds into a left-right confrontation between progressives and conservatives, voices of concern are growing.Mr. Kim, the head of public relations at a nursing hospital living in Yongsan, said, “As a fan of horse racing, I’m glad that the Yongsan off-track betting facility is opening, as it is close to my home. Because of the negative perception of horse racing, I can understand the position of those who oppose it. However, I don't think it's a reckless logic of saying it is absolutely impossible. Along with a more serious and realistic understanding of the issues surrounding the Yongsan off-track sales office, we must step back from our respective positions, seek mutual understanding, and engage in sincere dialogue.

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It would be even better if we win by producing our own athletes. Starting next year, we hope to operate a training center to work horses that have been underperforming at the racetrack and help them achieve better results.To those working hard in still challenging conditions, let us stay strong with the mindset that,as the foundation of our country’s horse industry, someone must make sacrifices for the success of the next generation, even if it is not our generation

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It is truly wrong for the opposing side to present an exaggerated part of the past as if it were fact. In the 2000s, the horse racing industry developed further and had a positive impact on society, but it was all ignored. Both the leisure aspect of watching sports and its industrial effects were ignored.Some people argue, "Why hold horse races at off-track betting centers? Go to a racetrack (Let's Run Park) instead." However, a racetrack is a production facility equipped with various amenities, while an off-track betting center is the final consumer point of the horse racing industry, much like a local grocery store. I believe saying not to open such off-track betting facilities is the same as saying not to hold horse races.

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However, at this point, I am not quite sure what I can do or how I can help. I believe that trainers need to acquire advanced training technologies going forward. I believe that instead of stubbornly sticking to the old techniques learned from predecessors, we must learn new technologies even by inviting instructors from the Korea Racing Authority or the Trainers Association to quickly leap forward as a leading horse-riding nation that is not left behind in the world.

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As the issue of Let's Run C.C.C. Yongsan unfolds into a left-right confrontation between progressives and conservatives, voices of concern are growing.Mr. Kim, the head of public relations at a nursing hospital living in Yongsan, said, “As a fan of horse racing, I’m glad that the Yongsan off-track betting facility is opening, as it is close to my home. Because of the negative perception of horse racing, I can understand the position of those who oppose it. However, I don't think it's a reckless logic of saying it is absolutely impossible. Along with a more serious and realistic understanding of the issues surrounding the Yongsan off-track sales office, we must step back from our respective positions, seek mutual understanding, and engage in sincere dialogue.

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You are qualified, so go ahead and apply," and without really knowing what it was about, I ended up forming a connection with him.Through that connection, I also earned a master's degree in equine genetics in February of this year. I run Jema Qigong in Changwon, and we are constructing the so-called Marland Gyeongju Horse Resort, a riding stable, and a tourist farm in Ibanseong-myeon, Jinju, Gyeongnam, with completion targeted for next spring.

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In its second statement, the Parents’ Coalition for Reviving Public Education warned that it would expose the existence of the residents’ countermeasure committee to the public for its illegal left-wing collusion and also file charges against politicians who use the virtual horse racing track for political gain.Earlier, on August 12, the National Parents’ Association for True Education issued a statement titled “Stop the Operation of Online Gambling Venues That Threaten Student Safety and the Educational Environment Immediately,” labeling off-track betting facilities as online gambling venues and claiming that “the Korea Racing Authority is completely ignoring its public duty to protect the environment around schools by focusing solely on the profits it gains from operating these gambling sites.”

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Currently, owners entrust their horses to trainers or handlers for training, but I believe that in the future, owners should conduct basic taming and training at their own farms or training centers, as is done abroad.I also think that Ma-ju needs to understand the characteristics of her own words in order to choose the right trainer and handler for them. For example, imagine entrusting a mature-type horse and a bottom-entry type horse to a trainer who prefers front-running and early-sleeping horses.