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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.

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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,

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It is a great honor for me to have joined as a high school graduate employee, attended both university and graduate school, and even served as vice president. I served as the director of the Healing Center for three years and eight months, and since January 2016, I have been active as president of the Massage Alumni Association, having spent about 40 years in the horse industry.We are married, and our children are grown; I work as a professor and an accountant abroad.To me,

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Since then, social contribution projects for the local community have progressed positively.I believe that over the past decade, efforts have focused solely on controlling horse racing, which has hindered the development of the horse racing and equine industries and the contribution to government national tax revenue. I believe that the horse racing and equine industries can develop only by lifting regulations to create an environment where anyone can enjoy sports comfortably, and only then can the Korea Racing Authority’s founding purpose be fulfilled.

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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.

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On June 9, we met Bae Geun seok, 62, president of the Korea Racing Authority’s Masadong Alumni Association, who has devoted himself to the horse industry and now wants to share that well with his juniors and those around him, at the association’s office. I joined the Korea Racing Authority in 1979 when it was known as Ttukseom Racecourse. I moved to Gwacheon around the time of the 1988 Olympics, and entering the Gwacheon era became a turning point for the Korea Racing Authority, leading to a significant increase in sales and groundbreaking development.

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Proud Citizen Awardfrom the Seoul Metropolitan Government in recognition of his contributions to community development.In 2009,he successfully led the launch of the country’s first horse quarantine council and established a horse registry, making significant contributions to the establishment of a registration system not only for racehorses but also for riding horses and breeding horses.After retiring, he leveraged his professional expertise to serve as director

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He held key positions such as Director of Customer Support, Director of Planning and Coordination, Director of Management Innovation, Director of Audit, and Director of General Affairs and Personnel, and demonstrated outstanding management capabilities through roles including Head of the End-2009 Industry Division and Head of the Horse Racing Business Division, leading to an internal promotion to Vice Chairman and later Acting Chairman.While serving as branch manager of Yeongdeungpo in 2000,

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With the advent of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, a wide range of keywords such as artificial intelligence and big data are emerging, and we expect new value to be created and developed. The horse industry has long been a sector where data is of great importance. With new information and communication technologies integrating to form a pillar of the intelligent information society, we have no doubt that will stand at the center of this role.Mal Industry Journal has served as a watchdog,

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CEO Kim Moon-young has been especially dedicated to the horse industry and the horse racing industry. I believe that if a few more people like CEO Kim Moon-young emerge, the Korean language industry can progress through constructive criticism and advice.I hope readers will join in by supporting the areas where specialized media in the horse industry excels, so that it can continue to develop. I hope the Korea Racing Authority appoints experts as members of various committees so that they can provide input on the direction of industry development.

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Livestock Industry and the Horse Industry Promotion Act, and standardization by unit.Growing the number of equestrian participants is the most important part. We will promote grassroots equestrian competitions centered on self-governing clubs and local communities to foster positive feedback through a review system, and hold more youth equestrian competitions to encourage student participation. Programs for safe horseback riding, such as the riding ability system, will also be included in the second comprehensive plan for expansion.

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First of all, equestrian competitions are not very enjoyable; we are brainstorming and preparing ideas such as festival linked events and new themed competitions to make them fun and accessible to the public. We are also working on various initiatives, such as holding more auctions and disclosing accurate horse prices, to make the language more approachable for the public.Regarding image improvement, the horse industry is providing opportunities for the public to experience horses, and we are working with the Korea Racing Authority

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Going forward, the 2nd Comprehensive Plan will expand public equestrian facilities and riding experience programs that support low-income groups and socially vulnerable populations. A large public equestrian center will be built near the city center to provide access for socially disadvantaged groups who currently lack access to the horse industry. We are making every effort to transform it into an affordable and accessible facility that everyone in the nation can enjoy.

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Until now, the horse industry was managed by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as a form of sport, but with the enactment of the Horse Industry Promotion Act in 2011, the development and support of the horse industry became the responsibility of our Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. A new system and paradigm have been created to revitalize the rural economy and improve the quality of life for citizens. Although there has been recent state affairs manipulation, it is not directly related on the ground,

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Currently, the issues of utilization and training are important in the horse industry. There are areas that can be handled with riding horses, and the 1,200 race retired horses each year also need proper training, but the training system has been lacking. In a way, I thought training was difficult, so there were parts where I couldn't develop systematically. Retired racehorses that can be trained are being developed through a proactive, systematic education system, while challenging areas are boldly diversified in use.

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Even within our Livestock Division, the concept of animal use was limited, and because it is a specialized aspect of the horse industry, it was unfamiliar. Since the Horse Industry Promotion Act has not resolved the issue, we are seeking ways for the horse industry and livestock industry to cooperate by creating a livestock utilization business under the Livestock Act.A new government has taken office, and there is a movement to pass legislation to address this.

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Although these issues have been sidelined recently due to various challenges such as drought and avian influenza within the Livestock Bureau, I think we need to hold another on site discussion once they are resolved.The primary purpose of the livestock industry is to provide the public with safe livestock derived food in a stable manner. In contrast, the horse industry aims to improve the quality of life for the public by training and utilizing horses. The laws are different.

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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.

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Later, the government announced the legislation of the Horse Industry Promotion Act in 2011, and hopeful horse farmers registered facilities in the registry, even paying enforcement fees to meet the standards for rural equestrian facilities, in order to legalize unauthorized livestock facilities. However, the report was rejected because farmland with horse tack sheds was not converted into land for a sports facility. There is no such phrase in the Code of Laws. Due to the central government's irresponsible administration and the haphazard announcement of the Horse Industry Promotion Act, officials from several local governments, including Anseong City, Icheon City, and Yeoncheon County in Gyeonggi Province, which issued the registration certificates, were even disciplined by the Board of Audit and Inspection for violating the Local Public Officials Act. They forced livestock farmers to comply with a law unknown even to the responsible officials and known only to the central government.

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Since the law also provides grounds for insurance support, I am considering how to get involved in the insurance issue.Issues regarding the installation of equestrian facilities, such as whether they can be set up within agricultural promotion zones and the inability to build large scale facilities within greenbelt areas, have yet to be resolved. There is also the problem of worsening the equestrian industry's management due to the inability to use agricultural electricity. I believe this issue stems from the fundamental question

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Horse racing has had a negative image among the public, being seen more as an industry of gambling and a form of addiction than as a source of enjoyment in itself.It is a problem I continue to ponder, but there are significant difficulties in creating an equestrian industry that the entire nation can enjoy as a healthy horse racing sector and a wholesome sport.In 2011, we enacted the Horse Industry Promotion Act,and in 2012,we established the first Fi Year Comprehensive Plan,which was completed last year.

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Recently, I have even been entrusted with traditional bullfighting duties.As of last year, the first five-year comprehensive plan for horse industry development has come to an end.Although this year is full of complex and varied matters,it is time to analyze the first plan and announce the second.However,due to various changes in domestic conditions, such as the issue of state affairs manipulation and the need to present a new vision after the new government’s launch,the content is still being revised.

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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.

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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.

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On June 16, we met with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs in Sejong Special Self Governing City to discuss the present and future of the Korean language industry.We met with Woo Man soo, Secretary of the Livestock Policy Division at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, at the ministry’s third-floor office in Sejong City. In his third year in office, he said that although he has focused on fieldwork, he still feels regret over