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Yoshida Ma-ju shows me videos and brags about how much she boasts to me. Even though we won when we faced each other. Honestly, from an objective standpoint, the difference with Japan is indeed significant. The difference was clear just by looking at the number of equestrian officials who visited Dubai. There were only about ten horse racing officials from Korea in total, whereas Japan had around 30 to 40 journalists, and including staff, it seemed to be about 100.Last Sunday, a plaque of appreciation ceremony for the Dubai World Cup was held at LetsRun Park Pukyong.

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Our team, 'Triple Nine,' had played in the rain and on wet sand before, so we thought that if the rain continued, we would have the advantage. But it stopped raining on the morning of the race, and it didn't rain when I actually started running.I met Yoshida Mazu of Japan in Dubai. It is the face of the famous Japanese phrase nani.We faced off in Super Saturday, and 'Triple Nine' finished fifth while 'Nani' came in sixth, so we won. At the venue, Ambassador Park Kang-ho and his wife joked,Still, Japan won.

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Domestic horses, including 'Triple Nine,' usually raced in Korea at intervals of five to six weeks. But in Dubai, he played every 20 days on average, a shorter interval. I raced four times over three months: January 19, February 9, March 5, and March 25. Because it was such a nice-sounding phrase, it didn't show on the surface, but I couldn't help thinking that I might have been drained of energy. Looking back, I can’t shake the thought that if they hadn’t played twice in the Dubai World Cup Carnival,

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Whenever my horse runs in a regular race, I drop everything and head to the racetrack. In fact, doing a 9 to 10-hour long flight at a relatively young age is no easy task. However, I think it is the owner's duty to be there when their horse is galloping. And there are also things I must see. I'm not exactly free, but I think it ultimately depends on one's determination.Looking back now, I can’t help but feel regret that I only got to play one match at the Dubai World Cup Carnival.

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Following a poor performance in October, his results in November were also disappointing, so he spent two months resting. Perhaps because of that experience, participating in an international competition was not entirely welcome, and I felt a sudden reluctance to take part. So I asked which horses would be competing in Korea, and they said 'Power Blade,' 'Mainstay,Different Dimension,and 'Seoul Bullet' would be participating.Since 'Triple Nine' was selected as the national representative horse for two consecutive years,

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Looking at examples abroad, older people also enjoy horseback riding. In South Korea, older people may not be able to hike due to leg pain, but if they know how to ride a horse a little, they can definitely go on an outing. Many local governments are creating cross-country cycling routes, and since these trails are not strictly for running, I think they will establish themselves as a suitable leisure activity even for older people.An MOU has already been signed with Jeju National University,

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Furthermore, the reversal occurring in a particular section cannot be regarded as discrimination arising from the subject provision, and even if it were, it cannot be considered arbitrary discrimination; therefore, the provision does not violate the principle of tax equality and does not infringe upon the petitioner's right to equality.Regarding whether there was an infringement of property rights, it further explained, “The legislature has broad discretion in setting the minimum taxable amount, and since the legislature determined the minimum tax amount by taking into account the various circumstances described above, it cannot be said that the claimant’s property rights were infringed by exceeding discretion without reasonable grounds.”

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As grounds for dismissal, the full bench stated that regarding the violation of the principle of tax equality, "The provision under review grants non-taxable benefits for other income to a certain range of persons, and determining that range falls within the broad discretionary exercise of the legislature. In the case of horse racing, exempting winnings from tax when the payout odds are 100 times or less is a consideration of various factors, including the efficient use of tax administration, the prevention of overtaxation given the special nature of the gambling industry, the mitigation of gambling tendencies through appropriate taxation, and the scale of income tax and national finances; furthermore, the legislature cannot be said to have exceeded its legislative discretion simply because it did not legislate a system that aligns the payout odds with the refund amount in a specific bracket.

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On December 11, 2013, Mr. Kim Byung-hong filed a petition with the Constitutional Court against the 22% additional taxation on miscellaneous income tax. Mr. Kim said, "When you purchase betting tickets, various taxes are withheld, including a 10% leisure tax, 4% local education tax, and 2% special rural tax. Even though this is already a harsh standard, they are refunding after deducting an additional 22% under Article 21, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 4 and Article 84, Paragraph 1 of the Income Tax Act for hitting more than 100 times the target. The problem here is that if you win 100.1 times, you will receive only 99.9 times the payout, which is a mere 22% less than the refund amount.

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Although somewhat late, the revival of online betting appears to be essential for the legalization of the underground economy and for the horse racing industry to escape its crisis.A Ministry of Economy and Finance official in charge of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and its affiliated agencies said regarding the push for the public institution function adjustment, "Only the goals have been set at this point. It is still unclear in what form the adjustments will take. With the decision to proceed with the functional adjustment, the Korea Racing Authority will draft a practical implementation plan through a commissioned study. The basic point is not to reduce the size or role of the Korea Racing Authority.

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It was stated that, furthermore, securing the competitiveness of legal horse racing can help reduce the harms caused by illegal private horse racing.The Korea Racing Authority is also making great efforts to resume online betting. In 2013, the Korea Racing Authority proposed to the National Assembly that the law be amended to allow betting tickets to be purchased online. At the time, the Korea Racing Authority proposed that, as illegal horse racing continued to rise, causing massive tax revenue outflow and worsening problems such as gambling addiction, a government-led crackdown was necessary to legalize the underground economy and minimize the social losses caused by gambling.

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On December 11, 2013, Mr. Kim Byung-hong filed a petition with the Constitutional Court against the 22% additional taxation on miscellaneous income tax. Mr. Kim said, "When you purchase betting tickets, various taxes are withheld, including a 10% leisure tax, 4% local education tax, and 2% special rural tax. Even though this is already a harsh standard, they are refunding after deducting an additional 22% under Article 21, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 4 and Article 84, Paragraph 1 of the Income Tax Act for hitting more than 100 times the target. The problem here is that if you win 100.1 times, you will receive only 99.9 times the payout, which is a mere 22% less than the refund amount.

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Last year, it was held on the turf track, and this year it took place at the Sonofelice Equestrian Club. It was partly because I wanted to introduce and showcase Sonopellice Equestrian Club to the public, and also because, last year, the practice grounds and other facilities were inadequate, preventing us from providing the horses with the best possible environment. This year, we played in a dedicated arena so the horses could compete in their best condition. Although it lacked the beauty and style of a grass field,

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May On Eohos' was launched with the aim of raising public interest in equestrianism, a sport of healing. In particular, Mayon Eohos has strived to learn from the leading European trends in equestrianism and create a competition that stands shoulder to shoulder with them, which has led to its establishment as the Mayon Eohos we know today. A special venue was set up on natural grass, incorporating cultural content that has captured the public’s interest.Compared to baseball, which has risen to become a leading sport in Korea,

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Despite calls from various sectors to focus on cracking down on and preventing illegal gambling, the Gambling Supervision Commission consistently maintained strong regulatory policies toward legal gambling, but these ultimately created a balloon effect, and signs of a policy shift within the commission are now beginning to emerge.Recently, the Gambling Supervision Commission has hinted at allowing the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Korea Racing Authority to resume online betting, reportedly demanding thorough preparations to prevent gambling addiction, including the implementation of a real-name system and adherence to purchase limits.The abolition of online betting, which goes against the times, has ultimately caused inconvenience for horse racing fans, a decline in viewing conditions, and a lack of service.

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As someone who consumes horse racing, I simply cannot understand or accept why there must be an additional tax burden for winning more than 100 times the bet, so I decided to file a constitutional complaint," he stated.There was support from countless horse racing fans for Mr. Kim's constitutional complaint regarding miscellaneous income tax. A petition campaign to abolish the miscellaneous income tax was held at Pukyong Race Park and Seoul Race Park, lending support to Mr. Kim’s efforts.By referring a constitutional complaint questioning the constitutionality of the income tax on other income to the full bench, the Constitutional Court raised expectations within the horse racing community that the decision would be unconstitutional.

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If the payout rates for horse racing are increased and the resumption of online betting, which had been blocked since 2009, leads to a revival of horse racing, it is clear that the horse industry will naturally be revitalized as well.I hope many horse racing fans will show interest. It can only be realized with the support and interest of 150,000 horse racing fans; otherwise, it would be impossible. I ask for your active participation and attention in securing the basic rights of horse racing fans.

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Although somewhat late, the revival of online betting appears to be essential for the legalization of the underground economy and for the horse racing industry to escape its crisis.A Ministry of Economy and Finance official in charge of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and its affiliated agencies said regarding the push for the public institution function adjustment, "Only the goals have been set at this point. It is still unclear in what form the adjustments will take. With the decision to proceed with the functional adjustment, the Korea Racing Authority will draft a practical implementation plan through a commissioned study. The basic point is not to reduce the size or role of the Korea Racing Authority.

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Yang Jeong chan, chairman of the Busan Gyeongnam Horse Racing Park Labor Union, said that for the development of the horse racing industry, the benefits given to horse racing fans also need to be improved from the current level.We horse racing people have many wishes. They attended to convey the hopes of many in the horse racing community, including a reduction of the brutal tax over 50% of the rates among the world’s 49 professional racing countries and the revival of online betting.

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Most people think of horse racing as gambling. However, quite a large number of people actually enjoy horse racing as a leisure activity in their daily lives. If the environment and culture of horse racing are improved so that it can be enjoyed as a leisure activity and the horse racing industry is revitalized, the equine industry will also thrive. I believe that revitalizing the horse industry can also provide great benefits to our society.First of all, I think it would be wonderful if the

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Although somewhat late, the revival of online betting appears to be essential for the legalization of the underground economy and for the horse racing industry to escape its crisis.A Ministry of Economy and Finance official in charge of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and its affiliated agencies said regarding the push for the public institution function adjustment, "Only the goals have been set at this point. It is still unclear in what form the adjustments will take. With the decision to proceed with the functional adjustment, the Korea Racing Authority will draft a practical implementation plan through a commissioned study. The basic point is not to reduce the size or role of the Korea Racing Authority.

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Just because they are called riding horses doesn't mean they are at the level of professional riders; they are designed for comfort. Six months is enough. Six months could be long. I believe it could be done in three to four months if you focus on the process.In Halla's case, it is currently 4 to 5 million won per unit. After 3 to 4 months of training, the price can rise to 8 to 9 million won. It is the value of a trained horse. As long as the training system works properly, there will be no loss.

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As grounds for dismissal, the full bench stated that regarding the violation of the principle of tax equality, "The provision under review grants non-taxable benefits for other income to a certain range of persons, and determining that range falls within the broad discretionary exercise of the legislature. In the case of horse racing, exempting winnings from tax when the payout odds are 100 times or less is a consideration of various factors, including the efficient use of tax administration, the prevention of overtaxation given the special nature of the gambling industry, the mitigation of gambling tendencies through appropriate taxation, and the scale of income tax and national finances; furthermore, the legislature cannot be said to have exceeded its legislative discretion simply because it did not legislate a system that aligns the payout odds with the refund amount in a specific bracket.

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Hallama’s direction has been set toward becoming a riding horse. What is regrettable is that, despite reaching an agreement, having policies prepared, and the association being properly managed, we simply wasted two years due to internal conflict instead of receiving policy funding. They failed to secure even a national project.As a result, converting Hallama into a riding horse has become a burden. But I will keep helping along the way.

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However, he stated, "The Korea Racing Authority should focus more on the horse racing industry, which is important for fostering the horse industry, and allow the private sector to participate in non-core businesses."The detailed implementation plans that have been finalized will be put into action by each relevant ministry by early next month, with specific schedules to be established. The Ministry of Economy and Finance will review progress monthly and work to resolve any difficulties.The constitutional complaint challenging the constitutionality of the miscellaneous income tax, which had sparked controversy over double taxation by imposing it on winning bets of 100 times or more, was dismissed.