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Whenever I had a slump and it was hard, and I didn't want to do it, I was able to do it, so I think I got a certificate by saying, 'You can do it. I learned practical skills in the first grade, so I didn't feel pressured about the difference between the two certificates. I learned general horse riding and racing magic in advance at school and prepared for the certificate more easily. Level 2 of the daily sports instructor had an obstacle in practical subject, so I stayed early in the morning or stayed late at night to practice with Professor Choo Ho-geun before taking the exam. In the case of training, racing magic was difficult, so I went out early in the morning and stayed at school on weekends to practice. It was the most difficult while preparing for the training course.
Friday, March 20 2026 - 11:05 AM
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Regarding the pesticide egg scandal, which has become a social issue, we will strengthen the management and supervision authority of the Korea Food Safety and Management Certification Institute and emergency inspections of HACCP-certified farms by revising related laws to improve the overall business process so that safe livestock products can be distributed by canceling certification when harmful substances such as pesticides are detected. We will push for early exports of items that have been suspended due to the outbreak of diseases in Korea, support stable and continuous quarantine of items such as samgyetang, and improve the system for systematic management and support of export agricultural products from production to export,
Friday, March 20 2026 - 11:02 AM
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We will do our best to prevent the inflow of diseases by thoroughly inspecting borders at airports to prevent the inflow of harmful livestock diseases and plant pests. In particular, we will do our best to prevent the inflow of diseases by preemptive measures such as monitoring and inspecting all countries of the outbreak of African swine fever, a foreign livestock disease, by inflow risk route, and strengthening foot-and-mouth disease and AI testing for imported portable agricultural products and strengthening plant pest quarantine. In the field of plant quarantine, we will establish a comprehensive safety management system that encompasses safety management of diseases,
Friday, March 20 2026 - 10:58 AM
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Despite the unpredictable darkness and chaos, all of our racers have not stopped their great journey to challenge and challenge without giving in to despair and crisis over the past year.Entering Part II, the Korean Horse Racing Association, which started anew as a member of the global horse race, began small changes in the field to strengthen its competitiveness, including the away challenge at the Dubai World Cup last year, the introduction of advanced overseas personnel, changes in racehorse training patterns and the implementation of the break time system. The improvement of horse racing infrastructure such as racers' long-cherished dream, such as racetracks and horse racing, also began in earnest. Members of the Seoul Horse Racing Association,
Friday, March 20 2026 - 10:53 AM
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It was a year marred by a series of suicides by horse racing officials and the decision to close over-the-counter sales centers in Daejeon and Yongsan. Despite the enormous social contribution of the horse racing industry, the negative public view of horse racing and the reality of Korean horse racing, which is gradually losing its place amid excessive government regulations, weigh heavily on our hearts even at this moment. As you can see, Korean horse racing has suffered greatly over the past few years, going through the throes of horse racing innovation. In the midst of a whirlwind of bone-cutting innovation, we have spent a fierce time for correct horse racing innovation, emphasizing that 'innovation without communication' can never succeed.
Friday, March 20 2026 - 10:50 AM
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Although the goal of integrated racing and entering Part II of Korean racing has been achieved, there is still insufficient support for the improvement of racehorses and the stable establishment of the production base, so I am concerned that the racehorses production industry, which is the basis of horse racing, will become an unstable house of thought.Looking at the unprecedented situation, such as the postponement of the CSAT due to last year's Pohang earthquake, the horse industry has not had a strong production base and is designed to withstand the thought that it could collapse in a moment. We look back on Korea's horse industry policy once again, and we hope that the completion of Part II and the era of natural Part I will come with the production of domestic horses that surpasses foreign horses
Friday, March 20 2026 - 10:46 AM
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Last year is remembered as a year that was truly eventful and difficult until the earthquake and fire disaster at the end of the year, in addition to the nation's anxiety caused by the national manipulation of state affairs, the impeachment of the president, and the nuclear provocation of North Korea. As the horse racing industry experienced a series of deaths of horse racing officials, voices for improved working conditions, and the rare occurrence of special labor supervision, I hope that the horse racing industry, including the horse racing business, is generally cold and exhausted. I hope that 2018 will be a year that has turned around with a new start like the sun of hope, as if we are exiting a dark tunnel.
Friday, March 20 2026 - 10:40 AM
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The Saemangeum Joint Production Promotion Complex, which the association is ambitious to create a joint production and promotion complex for racehorses by drastically reducing management costs and producing and fostering excellent racehorses in 800 ha of Saemangeum Agricultural Life Zone 6-2 and promoting the sustainable development of racehorses and Korean horse racing, has been reflected in the "Second Comprehensive Plan for the Promotion of the Horse Industry" organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, showing that the desperate hopes and hard work of officials inside and outside the association has not been in vain. Our association promises that we will work together to build a rock for the production of excellent domestic racehorses
Friday, March 20 2026 - 10:36 AM
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Inland horses are efficiently using Let's Run Farm Jangsu's grasslands, and training has been possible regardless of weather conditions on the 400-meter indoor road of Let's Run Farm Jangsu, which was completed earlier this year. In a special race for the Breeze-up auction horse held at Let's Run Park Seoul on August 20 this year, inland horses' race power is being improved, with "Icheon Rice" and "Pulling Hands" ranked first and second. If you come to the inland domestic horse auction held in May, July, and October 2018, under the support of Let's Run Farm Jangsu, you will be able to meet high-quality horses produced and nurtured by producers and Let's Run Farm Jangsu at a foam-removed price, so please pay active attention and participate.
Friday, March 20 2026 - 10:33 AM
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With most farmers experiencing sales cliffs due to the liberalization of imports of foreign horses and the concentration of the top prize money, which has been in the market since the implementation of the horse racing innovation plan in 2015, it is desperately necessary to introduce a subsidy support system for closure to preserve some of the investment in grasslands and facilities and to prepare for new livelihoods when limited racehorse production farms close down. The revitalization of auctions organized by a credible association can no longer be delayed in order to ensure transparency in the distribution structure of racehorses and to form a fair market value for racehorses between many sellers and buyers.
Friday, March 20 2026 - 10:17 AM
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The government's opaque horse industry policy is shrinking the horse industry's economic outlook and foundation, and the impact of the Korean market is significant in the Jangje industry, and the Jangje industry and workers are also worried about the future of the industry. In order to address the concerns of farmers and horse industry-related workers, continuous support for the horse industry promotion policy, which has already been firmly established by the government's agricultural policy, is more urgent than ever. In 2018, we hope that a more active horse industry promotion policy will be realized so that the domestic horse industry base and the conditions of the horse industry in rural areas can be improved and the actual income growth of horse industry workers can be achieved.
Friday, March 20 2026 - 10:08 AM
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Nevertheless, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs has been delaying the establishment of the "Second Five-Year Comprehensive Plan for the Promotion of the Horse Industry," which is stipulated by law, without providing clear reasons for policy changes, is a loss of trust in the government and disappointing farmers and horse industry workers. Moreover, in September 2017, the Korean Horse Industry Promotion Headquarters announced that it had set a budget of 3 billion won for the growth of horse industry-related projects with the goal of creating 200,000 horse-riding populations every five years by 2030, with the aim of dividing the period into three stages every five years.
Friday, March 20 2026 - 10:01 AM
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Perhaps because of such domestic and international circumstances, the comprehensive plan for fostering the horse industry, which is the central plan of the Korean horse industry, has not yet been finalized for various reasons and has passed the first year of 2017, even though it is to be established every five years under the Horse Industry Promotion Act. On the other hand, there are reports that Choi Soon-sil's daughter Jeong Yu-ra's horse riding preferential treatment caused the case of illegal admission to Ewha Womans University. However, the Horse Industry Promotion Act was formulated by the government in 2011 as an alternative to increasing income in rural areas at the expense of the agricultural sector in order to strengthen the export competitiveness of the manufacturing industry.
Friday, March 20 2026 - 09:57 AM
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Volunteers who participate in the class focus on helping the rider by leading the horse or walking next to the horse. It is said that rehabilitation horseback riding will be expanded and distributed mainly in public horse riding sites in the new year, so why don't we share warm hearts and exercise through volunteering? The Industrial Promotion Act was implemented at the end of 2011, and the second five-year plan will be announced soon. It is thought that it will be a timely prescription for horse industry sites in difficult situations. Horses start walking and running as soon as they are born, but humans do not exercise their exact motor functions until well over 10 years later. If you compare the horse industry promotion method to people, you will be just 8 years old when you enter elementary school next year.
Friday, March 20 2026 - 09:52 AM
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Based on these achievements, the Korea Rehabilitation Horseback Riding Association was established in 2013, and on December 22, 2017, the Korea Rehabilitation Horseback Riding Association received approval from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to establish a corporation. The Korea Rehabilitation Horseback Riding Association will unite related organizations, including related academic and educational organizations, rehabilitation horseback riding instructors and therapists, and various experts and workers in the horse industry, and will work together to develop and globalize Korea's rehabilitation horseback riding. In 2021, experts from various fields related to the horse industry are working together to attract the World Rehabilitation Horseback Riding Conference to Korea.
Friday, March 20 2026 - 09:46 AM
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Through the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, children with brain lesions participating in the rehabilitation horse riding program have not only enjoyed participation and confidence every hour, but also improved joint movement and strengthened muscle strength, leading to very positive results for posture correction and walking ability. In addition, rehabilitation horseback riding for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder was found to be very effective in alleviating ADHD symptoms. It was easy to see the increase in the expression of opinions of ADHD children, active and pleasant, and social behaviors on the spot, and there was a judgment that rehabilitation horseback riding could be a new therapeutic method that could be combined with existing treatments in the treatment of ADHD.
Friday, March 20 2026 - 09:32 AM
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What is unfortunate, however, is that despite the fact that it has been a year of passing by, which is newly writing history, the horse industry is still difficult in the aftermath of the incident. This is because the thorny path of the horse industry, which began when a horse was at the center of last year's historical event, seems to have continued this year. It is very sad to think about disabled children who sit on horses and smile happily on them that I met at the scene of rehabilitation riding. Korea's rehabilitation horse began as a social and public interest project at Samsung Electronics Hiking Troupe in 2001. I participated in the operation of the rehabilitation horse riding program with a light heart that allows children with brain lesions to have a different experience as an event,
Friday, March 20 2026 - 09:27 AM
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Only five first-class priests in Korea can find a horse's painful legs just by its walking appearance and sound. They are recognized as professionals with annual salary of 100 million won (approx. The annual salary of a new priest is 40 million won (approx. As it requires expertise, it takes nearly 20 years of hard work to become a first-class priest. Lee Ja-kyung, the youngest 24-year-old priest in Busan and South Gyeongsang Province at Let's Run Park, majored in civil engineering at a university and worked part-time at the Let's Run Cultural Empathy Center in Gwangju to find a job called "Jangje-sa." "The work is tough, but I don't have any worries about the future because I have my skills," said Lee, who dropped out of his university.
Friday, March 20 2026 - 09:26 AM
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Competition was the priority. Whether it is voluntary or not, competition should stop. It is human nature that a good race horse can come out only when people are peaceful, safe and happy. Fortunately, the "plan to improve the employment structure of horse managers" signed last year by the participation of the two major labor unions, horse racing society, Euljiro committee, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs decided to hold a working-level committee for horse racing and discuss pending issues related to horse racing plans and practical affairs. It is hoped that communication between horse racing and horse racing-related organizations will be facilitated and voices of the field can be properly reflected in the system.
Friday, March 20 2026 - 09:25 AM
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Over the past 100 years, the Seoul Racecourse has improved the working conditions that senior managers and senior workers have been in poor condition one by one. It is not that they will not work and will do less, but that they should work while observing laws, regulations, and systems. It is said that employment, survival rights, and safety from industrial accidents of horse racing manager workers should be premised, and the Pukyong Racing Authority should also come within the boundaries. Anyway, another year has begun. This year, I hope the monster of "horse racing innovation" will be calmed down. No, the innovation that the horse racing society has unilaterally created should be completely blanked,
Friday, March 20 2026 - 09:21 AM
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Unfortunately, triggered by the death of two horse racing managers in Pukyong, public opinion was formed and discussions were held that job insecurity, excessive competition systems, and poor working conditions of horse racing workers should be improved. In the process, the managers in Seoul drove them to the dichotomy logic that because employment was stable and competitiveness was low, they worked less and took more salaries. The history of Seoul and Pukyong, and the work experience and average age of horse racing workers were not discussed at all, and the media reported the logic of the horse racing society that Seoul is high cost,
Friday, March 20 2026 - 09:12 AM
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Horses are the only animals that wear shoes. The horseshoe is not just a protective gear but is also directly related to the health and performance of the race. Now that job creation is the biggest topic, Jang Je-sa, an indispensable profession in the horse industry, is attracting young people's attention as a promising profession. Jang Je-sa, who was regarded as a difficult, dirty and dangerous 3D profession in the past, is recognized as a special profession in the horse industry. A growing number of young people are viewing it as a "promising job" that others have not chosen.In particular, it is a rare job that only about 80 people are currently working in Korea due to its professional specificity. There are 65 certified Korean Horse Racing Authority officials, and there are many freelancers who are unofficially active in general horse racing courses.
Friday, March 20 2026 - 09:11 AM
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CEO Kim Mi-sun aims to build educational facilities to help young farmers succeed and establish a "fermented food theme park" in Piagol. In order to achieve his dream, he is also focusing his efforts on increasing production and expanding to distribution markets such as meals and exports to the U.S. market. "Kim Mi-sun, CEO of Jiri San Piagol Foods, is taking the lead in the success of businesses and revitalizing the local economy based on product development and active marketing using local specialties," said Kim Chul, head of the rural industry department at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. "The Ministry of Agriculture will continue to provide support and support for young farmers like CEO Kim Mi-sun to achieve their dreams in rural areas through the sixth industrialization based on their brilliant ideas and technology."
Friday, March 20 2026 - 09:08 AM
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In line with the change of the name of the Korea Society of Animal Resources and Science in 2017 to the Korea Society of Livestock Studies and becoming an active participant in the development of livestock in Korea, the Association of Horse Research (abbreviated as the Association of Horse Industry) also intends to make academic contributions to the development of the sound horse industry through mutual cooperation and convergence in accordance with the policy of expanding the special horse industry zone, which is to be additionally designated in 2018. As regional governments still play an important role as control towers, they should be able to eliminate overlapping investments or inefficiencies among local governments in the special zone, and the government should find ways to enhance their functions as special zones.
Friday, March 20 2026 - 09:07 AM
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Combined with local farmers' restaurants and lodging facilities, the program has also played a significant role in attracting local visitors. People say that the fresh valley campground where the nature is spread and the pea bone food that people can taste at outdoor facilities are perfect for summer vacation. Besides this, the program offers various hands-on programs and lodging facilities such as Jang Hak, Kimjang, Goraeso, and Tea Ceremony Education. As a result, sales of 300 million won (300,000 U.S. dollars) in 2013 more than doubled from 500 million won (468,520 dollars) in 2016 to 20,000 visitors. The number of farmhouses that were contracted also increased from six to 20. "The best marketing is to bring your own products and confront them directly. The customers who have increased in such a way become my real customers," said Kim Mi-sun, CEO of the company who checks the market reaction by taking care of local marketplaces and department store events.
Friday, March 20 2026 - 09:04 AM