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The Let's Run CCC Yongsan issue became a nationwide topic because the civic groups leading the opposition continuously tried to turn it into a political issue, while opposition politicians echoed their voices without showing any real willingness to address the core problem, prioritizing their own interests and thereby escalating the problem.As the issue of Let's Run C.C.C. Yongsan unfolds into a left-right confrontation between progressives and conservatives, voices of concern are growing.Mr. Kim, the head of public relations at a nursing hospital living in Yongsan, said, “As a fan of horse racing, I’m glad that the Yongsan off-track betting facility is opening, as it is close to my home.

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However, the opposition committee is firmly resisting, arguing that the pilot operation is merely a “trick” to change the narrative and that the Korea Racing Authority is seriously infringing on educational conditions and residential environments under the guise of legal legitimacy, stating that they will not engage in any dialogue until the Yongsan off-track betting center is closed first.However, due to strong opposition from some residents and civic groups, the center failed to open last year, suffering huge losses, and after years of consecutive failures in the off-track betting business, it has been forced into a last-ditch stand with no room to retreat; if the Yongsan off-track betting center is closed, the foundation of the Korea Racing Authority could be shaken.

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I believe the issue with the Yongsan off-track betting facility could serve as an opportunity to reflect on the path Korean horse racing has taken so far. Ultimately, focusing on sales may have led to the failure to properly address the negative impact off-site sales outlets have on local communities, which likely caused this situation. As a Yongsan resident, I hope a peaceful resolution can be found soon," he said.A Hanju resident opposing the opening did not hesitate to make remarks treating horse racing fans like criminals, saying, “Who would want to live in an area swarming with gamblers because of a gambling venue?”

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However, the opposition committee is firmly resisting, arguing that the pilot operation is merely a “trick” to change the narrative and that the Korea Racing Authority is seriously infringing on educational conditions and residential environments under the guise of legal legitimacy, stating that they will not engage in any dialogue until the Yongsan off-track betting center is closed first.However, due to strong opposition from some residents and civic groups, the center failed to open last year, suffering huge losses, and after years of consecutive failures in the off-track betting business, it has been forced into a last-ditch stand with no room to retreat; if the Yongsan off-track betting center is closed, the foundation of the Korea Racing Authority could be shaken.

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I believe the issue with the Yongsan off-track betting facility could serve as an opportunity to reflect on the path Korean horse racing has taken so far. Ultimately, focusing on sales may have led to the failure to properly address the negative impact off-site sales outlets have on local communities, which likely caused this situation. As a Yongsan resident, I hope a peaceful resolution can be found soon," he said.A Hanju resident opposing the opening did not hesitate to make remarks treating horse racing fans like criminals, saying, “Who would want to live in an area swarming with gamblers because of a gambling venue?”

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The Let's Run CCC Yongsan issue became a nationwide topic because the civic groups leading the opposition continuously tried to turn it into a political issue, while opposition politicians echoed their voices without showing any real willingness to address the core problem, prioritizing their own interests and thereby escalating the problem.As the issue of Let's Run C.C.C. Yongsan unfolds into a left-right confrontation between progressives and conservatives, voices of concern are growing.Mr. Kim, the head of public relations at a nursing hospital living in Yongsan, said, “As a fan of horse racing, I’m glad that the Yongsan off-track betting facility is opening, as it is close to my home.

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It also stated in the decision, "Considering that the respondent has expressed an intention to continue the illegal acts despite the court's 'recommendation for settlement' in July, and that the Korea Racing Authority has suffered significant business losses as a result, the necessity of preservation is recognized."The court's ruling to grant the injunction is being regarded as a matter of course. Since the court notified both the Korea Racing Authority and the opposing party in July to resolve the issue through mutual consultation and issued a recommendation for settlement, the Korea Racing Authority agreed to it, but because the opposing party insisted on the closure and filed an objection, the process naturally proceeded to the point of having the injunction granted.

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In Seoul, Chairman Park Bong-cheol underwent a fact-finding investigation at the Anyang District Prosecutor’s Office at the end of July as a complainant, while fact-finding investigations are ongoing with the head of the Trainers Association and the chairman of the Korea Racing Authority as the respondents.Union Chairman Park Bong-cheol said, "Trained drivers have participated in the additional work and increased working hours following the Ferry Sewol disaster and the Noeul Racing incident, which were unilaterally announced by the Authority, without much complaint. However, the implementation of Chuseok horse racing has traditionally led to a suspension of races. Overtime work requires a collective agreement, but there was no consultation at all.

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The Let's Run CCC Yongsan issue became a nationwide topic because the civic groups leading the opposition continuously tried to turn it into a political issue, while opposition politicians echoed their voices without showing any real willingness to address the core problem, prioritizing their own interests and thereby escalating the problem.As the issue of Let's Run C.C.C. Yongsan unfolds into a left-right confrontation between progressives and conservatives, voices of concern are growing.Mr. Kim, the head of public relations at a nursing hospital living in Yongsan, said, “As a fan of horse racing, I’m glad that the Yongsan off-track betting facility is opening, as it is close to my home.

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It also stated in the decision, "Considering that the respondent has expressed an intention to continue the illegal acts despite the court's 'recommendation for settlement' in July, and that the Korea Racing Authority has suffered significant business losses as a result, the necessity of preservation is recognized."The court's ruling to grant the injunction is being regarded as a matter of course. Since the court notified both the Korea Racing Authority and the opposing party in July to resolve the issue through mutual consultation and issued a recommendation for settlement, the Korea Racing Authority agreed to it, but because the opposing party insisted on the closure and filed an objection, the process naturally proceeded to the point of having the injunction granted.

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Separately, they stated that the expansion of starting aids and starting tests on race days is increasing the workload of horse handlers, and the number of times racehorses are being delivered to training centers or testing grounds is rising, leading to greater risks of industrial accidents and increased labor, and that they have notified them of their refusal.On July 17, the therapists’ union submitted petitions to the Anyang Regional Employment and Labor Office (Seoul), the Busan Northern Regional Office (Pukyong), and the Gwangju Regional Office (Jeju), requesting administrative guidance on the grounds of alleged violations of the Labor Standards Act and collective agreements. Subsequently, the Busan Northern District Office issued an administrative directive stating, “Overtime without labor-management agreement violates the Labor Standards Act, so do not unilaterally implement additional work.”

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Because of the negative perception of horse racing, I can understand the position of those who oppose it. However, I don't think it's a reckless logic of saying it is absolutely impossible. Along with a more serious and realistic understanding of the issues surrounding the Yongsan off-track sales office, we must step back from our respective positions, seek mutual understanding, and engage in sincere dialogue. Also, although it is a school break, I hope that students will not be mobilized to attend rallies. The behavior of activist elders and Seongsim Girls’ Middle and High School teachers, using students as hostages to push their own agenda, is utterly disgraceful.

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It is truly wrong for the opposing side to present an exaggerated part of the past as if it were fact. In the 2000s, the horse racing industry developed further and had a positive impact on society, but it was all ignored. Both the leisure aspect of watching sports and its industrial effects were ignored.Some people argue, "Why hold horse races at off-track betting centers? Go to a racetrack (Let's Run Park) instead." However, a racetrack is a production facility equipped with various amenities, while an off-track betting center is the final consumer point of the horse racing industry, much like a local grocery store. I believe saying not to open such off-track betting facilities is the same as saying not to hold horse races.

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However, the opposition committee is firmly resisting, arguing that the pilot operation is merely a “trick” to change the narrative and that the Korea Racing Authority is seriously infringing on educational conditions and residential environments under the guise of legal legitimacy, stating that they will not engage in any dialogue until the Yongsan off-track betting center is closed first.However, due to strong opposition from some residents and civic groups, the center failed to open last year, suffering huge losses, and after years of consecutive failures in the off-track betting business, it has been forced into a last-ditch stand with no room to retreat; if the Yongsan off-track betting center is closed, the foundation of the Korea Racing Authority could be shaken.

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They also insisted that the person leading the opposition committee is engaging in mob rule by disregarding the order of liberal democracy, and that left-wing groups that ignore laws and institutions must disappear.In its second statement, the Parents’ Coalition for Reviving Public Education warned that it would expose the existence of the residents’ countermeasure committee to the public for its illegal left-wing collusion and also file charges against politicians who use the virtual horse racing track for political gain.Earlier, on August 12, the National Parents’ Association for True Education issued a statement titled “Stop the Operation of Online Gambling Venues That Threaten Student Safety and the Educational Environment Immediately,” labeling off-track betting facilities as online gambling venues and claiming that “the Korea Racing Authority is completely ignoring its public duty to protect the environment around schools by focusing solely on the profits it gains from operating these gambling sites.

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However, the opposition committee is firmly resisting, arguing that the pilot operation is merely a “trick” to change the narrative and that the Korea Racing Authority is seriously infringing on educational conditions and residential environments under the guise of legal legitimacy, stating that they will not engage in any dialogue until the Yongsan off-track betting center is closed first.However, due to strong opposition from some residents and civic groups, the center failed to open last year, suffering huge losses, and after years of consecutive failures in the off-track betting business, it has been forced into a last-ditch stand with no room to retreat; if the Yongsan off-track betting center is closed, the foundation of the Korea Racing Authority could be shaken.

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It also stated in the decision, "Considering that the respondent has expressed an intention to continue the illegal acts despite the court's 'recommendation for settlement' in July, and that the Korea Racing Authority has suffered significant business losses as a result, the necessity of preservation is recognized."The court's ruling to grant the injunction is being regarded as a matter of course. Since the court notified both the Korea Racing Authority and the opposing party in July to resolve the issue through mutual consultation and issued a recommendation for settlement, the Korea Racing Authority agreed to it, but because the opposing party insisted on the closure and filed an objection, the process naturally proceeded to the point of having the injunction granted.

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They also insisted that the person leading the opposition committee is engaging in mob rule by disregarding the order of liberal democracy, and that left-wing groups that ignore laws and institutions must disappear.In its second statement, the Parents’ Coalition for Reviving Public Education warned that it would expose the existence of the residents’ countermeasure committee to the public for its illegal left-wing collusion and also file charges against politicians who use the virtual horse racing track for political gain.Earlier, on August 12, the National Parents’ Association for True Education issued a statement titled “Stop the Operation of Online Gambling Venues That Threaten Student Safety and the Educational Environment Immediately,” labeling off-track betting facilities as online gambling venues and claiming that “the Korea Racing Authority is completely ignoring its public duty to protect the environment around schools by focusing solely on the profits it gains from operating these gambling sites.

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This year, the Korea Racing Authority, struggling to recover horse racing revenues amid various setbacks, is insisting on the necessity of Chuseok horse racing, while the jockeys’ union recognizes the need for additional races but is in a difficult tug-of-war demanding higher wages.It is true that the working conditions of the managers, whose early morning shifts have become routine, have worsened due to the prolonged implementation of sunset racing and maintenance racing. On the other hand, it is also true that the implementation plan was announced in advance, so everyone knows that Chuseok horse racing will take place.

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The organizers say it will be a single-day horse racing event, but implementing it requires 2 to 3 weeks of preparation for on-site personnel. It is only natural for the implementing agency to present appropriate compensation plans for additional work. He said, "We will always keep the negotiation channel open and hope that the Korea Racing Authority will engage in discussions for an active resolution."Meanwhile, a Korea Racing Authority official stated, "The implementation of Chuseok horse racing was already agreed upon last year through consultations between the implementing body and related organizations. In the end, they stated, “The demands of the handlers’ union should be discussed with the trainers’ association, not the implementing authority,” and since the Chuseok horse racing event has already been announced both internally and externally, they view the implementation as a given.

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It is truly wrong for the opposing side to present an exaggerated part of the past as if it were fact. In the 2000s, the horse racing industry developed further and had a positive impact on society, but it was all ignored. Both the leisure aspect of watching sports and its industrial effects were ignored.Some people argue, "Why hold horse races at off-track betting centers? Go to a racetrack (Let's Run Park) instead." However, a racetrack is a production facility equipped with various amenities, while an off-track betting center is the final consumer point of the horse racing industry, much like a local grocery store. I believe saying not to open such off-track betting facilities is the same as saying not to hold horse races.

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In the “Mafil Notice” (to block the unilateral implementation of Chuseok horse racing) issued simultaneously with the statement, the Trainers’ Union stated, “The Korea Racing Authority unilaterally announced the holding of races before the Chuseok holiday, a period during which it had traditionally been closed, citing horse racing revenue,” and added, “We have been in continuous contact with Korea Racing Authority officials and executives of the Seoul Trainers Association to point out the unfairness of the unilateral implementation of Chuseok races and to warn that if the implementing body proceeds unilaterally, we will do everything in our power to stop it.”

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Separately, they stated that the expansion of starting aids and starting tests on race days is increasing the workload of horse handlers, and the number of times racehorses are being delivered to training centers or testing grounds is rising, leading to greater risks of industrial accidents and increased labor, and that they have notified them of their refusal.On July 17, the therapists’ union submitted petitions to the Anyang Regional Employment and Labor Office (Seoul), the Busan Northern Regional Office (Pukyong), and the Gwangju Regional Office (Jeju), requesting administrative guidance on the grounds of alleged violations of the Labor Standards Act and collective agreements. Subsequently, the Busan Northern District Office issued an administrative directive stating, “Overtime without labor-management agreement violates the Labor Standards Act, so do not unilaterally implement additional work.”

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The Let's Run CCC Yongsan issue became a nationwide topic because the civic groups leading the opposition continuously tried to turn it into a political issue, while opposition politicians echoed their voices without showing any real willingness to address the core problem, prioritizing their own interests and thereby escalating the problem.As the issue of Let's Run C.C.C. Yongsan unfolds into a left-right confrontation between progressives and conservatives, voices of concern are growing.Mr. Kim, the head of public relations at a nursing hospital living in Yongsan, said, “As a fan of horse racing, I’m glad that the Yongsan off-track betting facility is opening, as it is close to my home.

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They also insisted that the person leading the opposition committee is engaging in mob rule by disregarding the order of liberal democracy, and that left-wing groups that ignore laws and institutions must disappear.In its second statement, the Parents’ Coalition for Reviving Public Education warned that it would expose the existence of the residents’ countermeasure committee to the public for its illegal left-wing collusion and also file charges against politicians who use the virtual horse racing track for political gain.Earlier, on August 12, the National Parents’ Association for True Education issued a statement titled “Stop the Operation of Online Gambling Venues That Threaten Student Safety and the Educational Environment Immediately,” labeling off-track betting facilities as online gambling venues and claiming that “the Korea Racing Authority is completely ignoring its public duty to protect the environment around schools by focusing solely on the profits it gains from operating these gambling sites.