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It is intended to revive the spirit that participation in horse racing betting is for donations. When categorizing the types of social contribution projects, there are three stages: one stage where donations are limited, two stages where volunteering is made along with donations, and three stages: donation and volunteer participation and social value creation. Our Let's Run Foundation is currently in the process of transitioning to the third stage. Based on the Korean Horse Association and related organizations, the Let's Run Foundation will continue its active social contribution program using horses and through talent donation by horse officials. A "better tomorrow with horses" is never a dream. The Let's Run Foundation thinks that a world where words make all people happy is tomorrow. Personally, I think I am extremely lucky to have the opportunity to work as the secretary-general.
Sunday, October 04 2026 - 02:04 AM
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Shim Ho-geun and Lee Yong-joon were promoted to deputy directors and deputy directors, respectively. Shim Ho-geun, who is also a reporter in charge of entering the Korea Racing Authority, is in charge of strengthening content in the horse racing industry, while Lee Yong-joon is in charge of the overall horse racing industry, including horseback riding and related industries, focusing more on communication with the field and finding articles. Recruitment and promotion of journalists for Racing Media is a step in line with the expansion of its business ahead of the online news partnership between Naver and Kakao, following the signing of an agreement with KBSN in February on horse industry broadcast planning. Racing Media, the only professional total media organization in the Korean horse industry, comprehensively deals with the Korean horse industry, including the internationalization of the horse racing industry and the popularization of the horse racing industry.
Sunday, October 04 2026 - 02:01 AM
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The existence of the Let's Run Foundation itself is possible because of customers of horse racing. I thought that horse racing customers should come to the forefront in all fields. The Let's Run Foundation also wants to make it clear that the donation agent is the horse racing customer. Korean horse racing has undergone tremendous changes in a short period of time in terms of culture, and is still changing to a positive aspect. As the customer level has been upgraded, it is now necessary to inform horse racing customers as the subject who provides financial resources for social contribution projects, not gamblers. Since the Korean Horse Association, which is the parent company, is a public enterprise, the Let's Run Foundation's policy is set by the national government and the mission of the Korean Horse Association. However, the first horse racing in Korea was born to raise funds to encourage horse racing, and participants participated in horse racing to donate.
Sunday, October 04 2026 - 01:46 AM
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The Let's Run Foundation, which celebrated its second anniversary on March 18, recruited Kim Hak-shin, former head of the Seoul Regional Headquarters, as the general secretary through a public offering at the end of February. Kim Hak-shin, a 59-year-old native of Suncheon, Jeollanam-do, graduated from the Department of Public Administration at Seoul City University and joined the Korean Horse Association in 1986. Since then, he has served as the head of major departments of the Korean Horse Association, including the head of the public relations team, the head of the horse racing cooperation team, the head of the Jeju business department, the head of the planning and coordination team, the head of the Busan and Gyeongnam regional headquarters, and the head of the Seoul regional headquarters, and retired at the retirement age in February this year. Secretary-General Kim was evaluated as an administrative expert with excellent practical experience and administrative ability when he was in office.
Sunday, October 04 2026 - 01:44 AM
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In Australian age, he has been riding a horse since the age of 16. In fact, I had never ridden a horse before, but my father was a jockey in Australia, so I was lucky to get a chance. I loved sports and had athleticism, so I was able to adapt quickly. Above all, riding a horse was so fun and happy. Then I became a job. Last season, I won the honor of winning the GI competition twice, including the South Australian Oaks. I think my hard work, thinking that it is the same whether it is a big competition or a small competition, resulted in good results. I don't feel nervous about big competitions or anything, and I try to keep calm. In Melbourne, I was in the top 10 of the multi-victory rankings.
Sunday, October 04 2026 - 01:41 AM
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The existence of the Let's Run Foundation itself is possible because of customers of horse racing. I thought that horse racing customers should come to the forefront in all fields. The Let's Run Foundation also wants to make it clear that the donation agent is the horse racing customer. Korean horse racing has undergone tremendous changes in a short period of time in terms of culture, and is still changing to a positive aspect. As the customer level has been upgraded, it is now necessary to inform horse racing customers as the subject who provides financial resources for social contribution projects, not gamblers. Since the Korean Horse Association, which is the parent company, is a public enterprise, the Let's Run Foundation's policy is set by the national government and the mission of the Korean Horse Association. However, the first horse racing in Korea was born to raise funds to encourage horse racing, and participants participated in horse racing to donate.
Sunday, October 04 2026 - 01:13 AM
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Secretary-General Kim, who dreams of a "better tomorrow with horses," is expressing his ambition that the Let's Run Foundation will play a big role in expanding practical social contribution projects to provide practical help to the socially vulnerable, rather than donations based on various tangible and intangible assets of the Korean Horse Association while faithfully keeping the purpose of the Let's Run Foundation, which marks its second anniversary, and also meets with Secretary-General Kim Hak-shin, who dreams of a "better tomorrow with horses." The Let's Run Foundation, a representative social contribution foundation of the Korean Horse Association, celebrated its second anniversary on March 18.
Sunday, October 04 2026 - 01:05 AM
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The existence of the Let's Run Foundation itself is possible because of customers of horse racing. I thought that horse racing customers should come to the forefront in all fields. The Let's Run Foundation also wants to make it clear that the donation agent is the horse racing customer. Korean horse racing has undergone tremendous changes in a short period of time in terms of culture, and is still changing to a positive aspect. As the customer level has been upgraded, it is now necessary to inform horse racing customers as the subject who provides financial resources for social contribution projects, not gamblers. Since the Korean Horse Association, which is the parent company, is a public enterprise, the Let's Run Foundation's policy is set by the national government and the mission of the Korean Horse Association. However, the first horse racing in Korea was born to raise funds to encourage horse racing, and participants participated in horse racing to donate.
Sunday, October 04 2026 - 01:01 AM
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Sunday, October 04 2026 - 12:07 AM
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I judged this as a request to change the rural fishing and farming areas to promote the equestrian industry, and since it was difficult to accommodate at the moment, I asked for understanding.They are advocating only for the preservation of high-quality farmland, which is the foundation for security food and national food production. Since farmland is directly linked to food security, the argument that farmland should be preserved through its conversion is completely illogical. The construction of livestock facilities and auxiliary buildings is absolutely permitted on farmland, and there is no need to obtain a farmland conversion permit for them.Farmers may also build farmhouses within 200 pyeong (approximately 660 square meters) of farmland.To revitalize the horse industry, I firmly urge that the government uphold the legislative intent of the Horse Industry Promotion Act by not applying related laws, such as farmland conversion, to the standards for rural horseback facilities.
Saturday, October 03 2026 - 11:07 AM
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According to the Ministry of Government Legislation Interpretation No. 13-0228, installing outdoor sports facilities for personal profit in a development-restricted area is not permitted. However, after inquiring with the Ministry of Government Legislation through the Regulatory Reform Hotline, it was stated that if agricultural, forestry, and fishery workers who own and reside in a housing development restriction zone can operate a rural horse industry facility under the Horse Industry Promotion Act without obtaining permission for the construction of existing livestock facilities, new buildings, or the installation or alteration of structures for livestock breeding, the laws governing development restriction zones do not impose separate restrictions.
Saturday, October 03 2026 - 11:03 AM
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If we follow contradictory laws, the situation will only get worse.Although they are called livestock, they are not included in animal husbandry. If you are not enrolled in mutual aid insurance, you will receive no compensation when you die. It’s not as contagious as foot-and-mouth disease, but wasn’t there a recent incident where horses died from distemper. Unlike the issue of value increase through the use of horses, a minimum guarantee must be provided. I would like to promote the equestrian industry by integrating it with community projects. I have also proposed utilizing the Miho Stream, which is near the area, as a horseback trail.
Saturday, October 03 2026 - 10:57 AM
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When opening an equestrian facility, the facilities must be installed in accordance with the standards of the CHESSE method, and other relevant laws and regulations must also be followed. Unlike other sports facilities, equestrian facilities must comply with the Livestock Act and the Land-related Laws, and prior environmental reviews must be conducted by use and area in accordance with the National Land Act, the Special Measures Act on Development-Restricted Areas, and the Groundwater Act. Depending on the situation, farmland conversion permits, building permits, and construction notifications may also be required.In particular, if the site for constructing an equestrian facility is farmland, the project operator must change the land use of the farmland to a developable area, and in this case, the operator must obtain a farmland conversion permit.
Saturday, October 03 2026 - 10:28 AM
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I judged this as a request to change the rural fishing and farming areas to promote the equestrian industry, and since it was difficult to accommodate at the moment, I asked for understanding.They are advocating only for the preservation of high-quality farmland, which is the foundation for security food and national food production. Since farmland is directly linked to food security, the argument that farmland should be preserved through its conversion is completely illogical. The construction of livestock facilities and auxiliary buildings is absolutely permitted on farmland, and there is no need to obtain a farmland conversion permit for them.Farmers may also build farmhouses within 200 pyeong (approximately 660 square meters) of farmland.To revitalize the horse industry, I firmly urge that the government uphold the legislative intent of the Horse Industry Promotion Act by not applying related laws, such as farmland conversion, to the standards for rural horseback facilities.
Saturday, October 03 2026 - 10:23 AM
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Rural-type equestrian facilities operate alongside horse-related businesses, and since horse-related businesses are conducted at locations other than riding arenas as defined by the Act on the Promotion of Physical Education and Sports, rural-type equestrian facilities do not qualify as equestrian or other recreational sports facilities under the Act.After inquiring with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, I was told that because the Farmland Act is strongly intended to prioritize farmland protection, even if the purpose is to promote the horse industry, it is currently impossible to operate beyond the restrictions of individual laws; I was asked for understanding (editor's note – Starting in 2015, the Ministry revised the Farmland Act and its subordinate regulations to expand the types and scope of facilities allowed in agricultural promotion zones to support the sixth industrialization of agriculture, but the issue of rural horseback riding facilities was excluded).
Saturday, October 03 2026 - 10:20 AM
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First, I will be responsible not only for establishing and supporting a comprehensive plan for fostering the horse industry but also for guiding and supervising the Korea Racing Authority. In particular, we are also advancing matters related to the sound development of the horse racing industry, such as the increasingly prominent issue of off track betting facilities. I also consult with the Korea Racing Authority regarding the management of special reserve funds in accordance with its regulations.
Saturday, October 03 2026 - 09:25 AM
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In the future, this publication plans to conduct a series of interviews with members of the Masadong Alumni Association while also focusing on the perspectives of senior figures and retired professionals. On that day, Chairman Bae Geun-seok recommended Lee Geon-woo, CEO of Public Labor Law Firm, who served as auditor of the Masadong Alumni Association and as head of the Legal Affairs Team, Director of Management, and Director of the Equestrian Training Center at the Korea Racing Authority
Saturday, October 03 2026 - 09:23 AM
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If we follow contradictory laws, the situation will only get worse.Although they are called livestock, they are not included in animal husbandry. If you are not enrolled in mutual aid insurance, you will receive no compensation when you die. It’s not as contagious as foot-and-mouth disease, but wasn’t there a recent incident where horses died from distemper. Unlike the issue of value increase through the use of horses, a minimum guarantee must be provided. I would like to promote the equestrian industry by integrating it with community projects. I have also proposed utilizing the Miho Stream, which is near the area, as a horseback trail.
Saturday, October 03 2026 - 09:20 AM
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According to the Ministry of Government Legislation Interpretation No. 13-0228, installing outdoor sports facilities for personal profit in a development-restricted area is not permitted. However, after inquiring with the Ministry of Government Legislation through the Regulatory Reform Hotline, it was stated that if agricultural, forestry, and fishery workers who own and reside in a housing development restriction zone can operate a rural horse industry facility under the Horse Industry Promotion Act without obtaining permission for the construction of existing livestock facilities, new buildings, or the installation or alteration of structures for livestock breeding, the laws governing development restriction zones do not impose separate restrictions.
Saturday, October 03 2026 - 09:18 AM
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If we follow contradictory laws, the situation will only get worse.Although they are called livestock, they are not included in animal husbandry. If you are not enrolled in mutual aid insurance, you will receive no compensation when you die. It’s not as contagious as foot-and-mouth disease, but wasn’t there a recent incident where horses died from distemper. Unlike the issue of value increase through the use of horses, a minimum guarantee must be provided. I would like to promote the equestrian industry by integrating it with community projects. I have also proposed utilizing the Miho Stream, which is near the area, as a horseback trail.
Saturday, October 03 2026 - 09:16 AM
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Since I took office, we have changed the culture to hold the general assembly in the Korea Racing Authority auditorium and have meals in the company cafeteria to save costs and also get a glimpse of my former workplace.Other alumni associations usually have a hall. Retirees gather there to eat and play long term Go, using it as a place for bonding, and I hope our Masadong Alumni Association will have a space like this. We are collecting special contributions from members to build a community center.
Saturday, October 03 2026 - 09:13 AM
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Covers all professionals, including judicial rulings, adjudication, veterinary, livestock, ordering, and equestrian instructors. With this level of talent, they would have the expertise to run a racetrack abroad. We also receive proposals from abroad from time to time, so we need to find ways to utilize retired professionals. Members also do a great deal of volunteer work in therapeutic horseback riding.I became the chairman for the first time as a former vice chairman. We restructured due to lack of substantial support and resulting management difficulties,
Saturday, October 03 2026 - 09:08 AM
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Although it was not a full country, I think the juniors have worked very hard and feel proud that by passing through Part 3 and becoming a Part 2 country, the status of Korean horse racing has been elevated.What’s unfortunate is that the horse racing industry has little connection to general society and few related industries, so if you become an expert here and then quit, there is nothing left to do. I see it as a major problem. I hope the horse industry itself becomes firmly established.
Saturday, October 03 2026 - 09:03 AM
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Korea Disabled Equestrian Federation, and as the first director of the Equestrian Healing Center, I have worked to raise awareness of the social and public interest aspects of therapeutic riding. I also promoted a nationwide horse riding campaign, encouraged executives to ride, and tracked the status of riding facilities across the country to spread the equestrian boom throughout the nation. I hope the policy continues to be inherited and developed, but it is regrettable that its form has since changed.
Saturday, October 03 2026 - 08:59 AM
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The Korea Racing Authority should run a horse-based therapy program for people with disabilities at the Equestrian Healing Center. It is unfortunate that there are limits to how much rehabilitation horseback riding can be promoted. Also, in my view, it is appropriate to introduce health insurance for therapeutic horseback riding. Physical therapy is covered, so it doesn't make sense that therapeutic riding is not covered by health insurance. While preparing my master's thesis,
Saturday, October 03 2026 - 08:54 AM