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With the introduction of electronic cards, users of the gambling industry will need to issue a card and load cash to place bets instead of using the current cash purchase method, and the card issuance process is designed to recognize fingerprints (vein patterns).In particular, the committee's current recommendations are to expand the full implementation of electronic cards to 20% of off-track betting locations this year based on the 2018 standard, reduce the cash betting limit to 30,000 won next year, and lower it to 10,000 won in 2017.
Wednesday, October 28 2026 - 02:31 AM
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With the introduction of electronic cards, users of the gambling industry will need to issue a card and load cash to place bets instead of using the current cash purchase method, and the card issuance process is designed to recognize fingerprints (vein patterns).In particular, the committee's current recommendations are to expand the full implementation of electronic cards to 20% of off-track betting locations this year based on the 2018 standard, reduce the cash betting limit to 30,000 won next year, and lower it to 10,000 won in 2017.
Wednesday, October 28 2026 - 02:24 AM
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With the introduction of electronic cards, users of the gambling industry will need to issue a card and load cash to place bets instead of using the current cash purchase method, and the card issuance process is designed to recognize fingerprints (vein patterns).In particular, the committee's current recommendations are to expand the full implementation of electronic cards to 20% of off-track betting locations this year based on the 2018 standard, reduce the cash betting limit to 30,000 won next year, and lower it to 10,000 won in 2017.
Wednesday, October 28 2026 - 02:20 AM
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To this end, after consultations and coordination with related organizations, a final draft was completed in January 2015, focusing on a rating system, raising the purchase cap for imported horses, and implementing a unified race limited to Classes 1 and 2. To finalize the draft, the Korea Racing Authority held more than 30 consultations and coordination sessions with the Korea Owners’ Association delegation, the Producers’ Association, and others starting in August last year. There were also efforts such as holding briefing sessions and gathering feedback on site multiple times.As a result, the integrated racing system was changed from full implementation to limiting to the upper tiers (Groups 1 and 2), and the purchase cap for imported horses was adjusted from completely open to $50,000.
Wednesday, October 28 2026 - 02:15 AM
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There are also disputes over violations of users' human rights and consumer rights.An industry insider pointed out, "According to the electronic card implementation plan, collecting users' sensitive biometric information such as their finger vein patterns could lead to concerns over personal data exposure and cause users to avoid it, perceiving it as fingerprint stamping." He also lamented, "Although the government has said it is working to legalize the underground economy, illegal gambling markets are growing tremendously, and social problems such as tax revenue outflow and gambling addiction are becoming more serious," adding, "It is not right to leave illegal activities unchecked while only regulating the legal ones."
Wednesday, October 28 2026 - 02:06 AM
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With the introduction of electronic cards, users of the gambling industry will need to issue a card and load cash to place bets instead of using the current cash purchase method, and the card issuance process is designed to recognize fingerprints (vein patterns).In particular, the committee's current recommendations are to expand the full implementation of electronic cards to 20% of off-track betting locations this year based on the 2018 standard, reduce the cash betting limit to 30,000 won next year, and lower it to 10,000 won in 2017.
Wednesday, October 28 2026 - 02:02 AM
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There are also disputes over violations of users' human rights and consumer rights.An industry insider pointed out, "According to the electronic card implementation plan, collecting users' sensitive biometric information such as their finger vein patterns could lead to concerns over personal data exposure and cause users to avoid it, perceiving it as fingerprint stamping." He also lamented, "Although the government has said it is working to legalize the underground economy, illegal gambling markets are growing tremendously, and social problems such as tax revenue outflow and gambling addiction are becoming more serious," adding, "It is not right to leave illegal activities unchecked while only regulating the legal ones."
Wednesday, October 28 2026 - 01:57 AM
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A Korea Racing Authority official said, "The Gambling Supervision Committee claims that vein collection through the introduction of electronic cards is not personal information and can be conducted without identifying individuals, but the risk of clear personal data leakage is high, and it constitutes a human rights violation by treating horse racing fans as potential gambling addicts." He added, "The committee is pushing the policy for its own gain, and although the chairperson said in January that it would apply to all legal gambling industries without exception, they changed their stance just two weeks later to exclude lotteries, showing a double standard."Chairman Hyun Myung-kwan agrees with the call of the times and the policy goals of promoting the soundness of the gambling industry. However, electronic cards are an unprecedented regulation that assumes all horse racing customers are potential gamblers.
Wednesday, October 28 2026 - 01:50 AM
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With the introduction of electronic cards, users of the gambling industry will need to issue a card and load cash to place bets instead of using the current cash purchase method, and the card issuance process is designed to recognize fingerprints (vein patterns).In particular, the committee's current recommendations are to expand the full implementation of electronic cards to 20% of off-track betting locations this year based on the 2018 standard, reduce the cash betting limit to 30,000 won next year, and lower it to 10,000 won in 2017.
Wednesday, October 28 2026 - 01:46 AM
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With the introduction of electronic cards, users of the gambling industry will need to issue a card and load cash to place bets instead of using the current cash purchase method, and the card issuance process is designed to recognize fingerprints (vein patterns).In particular, the committee's current recommendations are to expand the full implementation of electronic cards to 20% of off-track betting locations this year based on the 2018 standard, reduce the cash betting limit to 30,000 won next year, and lower it to 10,000 won in 2017.
Wednesday, October 28 2026 - 01:41 AM
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A Korea Racing Authority official said, "The Gambling Supervision Committee claims that vein collection through the introduction of electronic cards is not personal information and can be conducted without identifying individuals, but the risk of clear personal data leakage is high, and it constitutes a human rights violation by treating horse racing fans as potential gambling addicts." He added, "The committee is pushing the policy for its own gain, and although the chairperson said in January that it would apply to all legal gambling industries without exception, they changed their stance just two weeks later to exclude lotteries, showing a double standard."Chairman Hyun Myung-kwan agrees with the call of the times and the policy goals of promoting the soundness of the gambling industry. However, electronic cards are an unprecedented regulation that assumes all horse racing customers are potential gamblers.
Wednesday, October 28 2026 - 01:32 AM
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To overcome this crisis, the Korea Racing Authority carried out an internal reform over the past year. They cut employee benefits to a level acceptable to the public and focused on normalizing the abnormal by introducing a meritocracy at a private-sector level, such as implementing a top-down draft personnel system to enhance competition. In this way, after painful self-reflection, a desperate reassessment of the neglected horse racing industry is needed for "horse racing innovation." It was a judgment.In a word, horse racing innovation can be described as 'openness, competition, and market expansion.' The goal is to elevate the quality and value of horse racing products and turn the current crisis into an opportunity for a turnaround.
Wednesday, October 28 2026 - 01:23 AM
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To this end, after consultations and coordination with related organizations, a final draft was completed in January 2015, focusing on a rating system, raising the purchase cap for imported horses, and implementing a unified race limited to Classes 1 and 2. To finalize the draft, the Korea Racing Authority held more than 30 consultations and coordination sessions with the Korea Owners’ Association delegation, the Producers’ Association, and others starting in August last year. There were also efforts such as holding briefing sessions and gathering feedback on site multiple times.As a result, the integrated racing system was changed from full implementation to limiting to the upper tiers (Groups 1 and 2), and the purchase cap for imported horses was adjusted from completely open to $50,000.
Wednesday, October 28 2026 - 01:09 AM
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To this end, after consultations and coordination with related organizations, a final draft was completed in January 2015, focusing on a rating system, raising the purchase cap for imported horses, and implementing a unified race limited to Classes 1 and 2. To finalize the draft, the Korea Racing Authority held more than 30 consultations and coordination sessions with the Korea Owners’ Association delegation, the Producers’ Association, and others starting in August last year. There were also efforts such as holding briefing sessions and gathering feedback on site multiple times.As a result, the integrated racing system was changed from full implementation to limiting to the upper tiers (Groups 1 and 2), and the purchase cap for imported horses was adjusted from completely open to $50,000.
Wednesday, October 28 2026 - 01:05 AM
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To this end, after consultations and coordination with related organizations, a final draft was completed in January 2015, focusing on a rating system, raising the purchase cap for imported horses, and implementing a unified race limited to Classes 1 and 2. To finalize the draft, the Korea Racing Authority held more than 30 consultations and coordination sessions with the Korea Owners’ Association delegation, the Producers’ Association, and others starting in August last year. There were also efforts such as holding briefing sessions and gathering feedback on site multiple times.As a result, the integrated racing system was changed from full implementation to limiting to the upper tiers (Groups 1 and 2), and the purchase cap for imported horses was adjusted from completely open to $50,000.
Wednesday, October 28 2026 - 01:01 AM
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To overcome this crisis, the Korea Racing Authority carried out an internal reform over the past year. They cut employee benefits to a level acceptable to the public and focused on normalizing the abnormal by introducing a meritocracy at a private-sector level, such as implementing a top-down draft personnel system to enhance competition. In this way, after painful self-reflection, a desperate reassessment of the neglected horse racing industry is needed for "horse racing innovation." It was a judgment.In a word, horse racing innovation can be described as 'openness, competition, and market expansion.' The goal is to elevate the quality and value of horse racing products and turn the current crisis into an opportunity for a turnaround.
Wednesday, October 28 2026 - 12:48 AM
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In Japan, 10 students are sent to Northern Farm for training each year. I really liked the Japanese ranch, so I applied through the on-site experience announcement after checking the website, and with the help of former Seoul Owners Association President Ji Dae seop and Northern Farm President, I was able to secure a position. Northern Farm is so interested in our students that they have spent 1 billion won separately to build a training center and invite them.In the United States, the pinnacle of private education is the equestrian program.
Tuesday, October 27 2026 - 11:22 AM
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Our school was once on the brink of closure, with only seven students per class, but by transitioning into a specialized high school, it established its foundation and is now recognized as an exemplary model of advanced education.The herd has grown from 25 to 71 horses compared to three years ago, and I handle everything from breeding to management myself. We have nearly doubled the number of teachers, sending them for training and helping them obtain various instructor certifications, so they are actively working as specialized educators.
Tuesday, October 27 2026 - 11:19 AM
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However, horse galasos are the domain of event planners; I believe my role is to promote elite equestrianism to the public.We planned to hold various events alongside the equestrian competition.They would hold a 6-lap obstacle course event in the venue with the lights on,while setting up parasols along both sides for people to enjoy chicken and beer parties or picnics.It would be great to invite K POP artists and have a performance as well.Ahead of the Guangzhou Asian Games, I visited Germany in early 2010 to purchase horses for athletes and training.
Tuesday, October 27 2026 - 11:14 AM
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Restaurants should close by midnight to create the perception and image of delicious horse meat served at the table, and the administration should support this effort. In addition, the pilot grading program was discontinued starting this year. All consumers buy meat based on its grade. In special zone projects, support is provided only for rehabilitation, horseback riding, and infrastructure, but to expand the horse meat market, continuous support must be given to farmers, including distribution and the establishment of a grading system.
Tuesday, October 27 2026 - 11:10 AM
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During the first one or two years, I would go to the auction and then be unable to sleep or eat for days.For her, speaking was a new opportunity. It has already been over 20 years since she stepped up to support the family in place of her husband. It has now become a bona fide 'representative' in the province, with the largest number of pigs being fattened and distributed. Now, having focused on fattening about 200 Hanlama horses, it is operating with stability. They produce, breed, distribute, and sell the horses themselves, while developing by-products into soap and extracts.
Tuesday, October 27 2026 - 11:00 AM
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Maintaining freshness was important, but because of the culture of not sharing meat including liver and offal it was always a secondary concern.He believed that local restaurants should sell fresh meat rather than him selling only high-quality horse meat for mutual success.About five years after opening the restaurant,they began distribution to promote the fresh horse meat. Transportation,slaughtering,and other expenses at the auction were provided free of charge to the restaurants,and only the cost of the meat was shared.I was subjected to a tax audit,
Tuesday, October 27 2026 - 10:58 AM
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Fresh yuk sashimi was also provided free of charge to customers.When the kitchen managers who handled cattle arrived,they passed on their know-how,saying,Just do as I do.All the yukhoe,yukhoe sashimi,and course meals served in the province now began with her hands.There was resistance.One customer,who had a strong aversion to horse meat, was a nuisance from the moment they entered the restaurant, saying,I don’t eat this kind of meat.Even though they served fresh,high quality meat and ran the restaurant cleanly,they were stubbornly defiant,as if the taboo had been passed down through generations.
Tuesday, October 27 2026 - 10:53 AM
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Adults used to give horse meat even when they had a cold or were feeling unwell. I rented a restaurant and did about two months of market research. By the way I've been to a few places, but they had bad smells, served black meat, and the raw beef wasn't fresh. It tasted different from what I ate as a child. I felt that it had to be different for customers to come. I decided to try it for three years, thinking I could use fresh meat.Just as she insisted on using wild-caught sashimi, she stayed true to the basics. It was almost foolish. The principle is to serve fresh, high-quality horse meat to customers.
Tuesday, October 27 2026 - 10:43 AM
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On September 13, I met CEO Ahn Hae-young near Baekma Garden, currently under construction in Wahyeol-ri, Jeju Island; she began a new life because of horses, and because of them, she became like a “haenyeo” of the horse industry, a vital source of livelihood.For her, it was a matter of making a living. More than 20 years ago, my husband had an accident and had to stay in the hospital for a long time. Life-or-death moments when she has to support her family in place of her husband. While taking care of him at the hospital, I started a sashimi restaurant nearby.
Tuesday, October 27 2026 - 10:27 AM