Guestbook

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The hopeful Year of the Dog, 2018, has dawned. I would like to express my gratitude to the staff of the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency for quietly fulfilling their duties in the face of difficult circumstances last year, including the outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease, highly pathogenic avian influenza, and the first detection of invasive red imported fire ants.The New Year is the Year of the Golden Dog. Dogs are animals that symbolize bravery and wisdom, and they have also been companions to humans for the longest time.

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In preparation for the Olympics, we will actively support efforts to make this the most successful Games ever by strengthening biosecurity measures against livestock diseases, including AI, and enhancing on-site technical support to improve the livestock environment, such as eliminating odors, with the participation of farmers and the public.You all remember how the birth of a world-class star, Kim Yuna, in the less popular winter sports field brought happiness to the entire nation.If there were a Kim Yuna at the Winter Olympics, then here you are in our agriculture and rural communities.

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By linking local resources and specialty agricultural products with secondary and tertiary industries such as processing, distribution, experience programs, and tourism, we will develop them into the sixth industrialization to create new added value, and in line with the relocation of public institutions, we will actively promote 'Innovation City Season 2' to contribute to national balanced development through regional economic revitalization and job creation.We will actively nurture young farmers who will lead rural revitalization through programs such as 4-H,

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Following last year's development of the world's first mini-antibody protein that suppresses the proliferation of low pathogenic avian influenza, we will continue to do our best this year to prevent livestock diseases by improving rearing environments and strengthening safety management systems.To expand exports of fresh agricultural products, we will support on-site technical challenges such as post-harvest freshness preservation, and work not only on strategic cooperation with advanced agricultural countries but also on transferring customized agricultural technologies to developing countries.

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To enhance the competitiveness of the bioindustry and address concerns regarding GMOs, we will actively foster the seed industry and agricultural biotechnology by establishing a foundation for safety evaluation, further strengthening safety management, and expanding communication with the public.While developing high-value functional materials such as food and pharmaceuticals using agricultural and livestock products like insects, we will strengthen research and development to expand urban agriculture and healing agriculture into daily life,

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Horse racing involves trainers, jockeys, and equine caretakers, while equestrianism is divided into riding instructors, therapeutic riding instructors, and equine caretakers.Abroad, there are various professions such as horse groomers, course designers, and saddler makers, but in Korea, it still feels like the roles are rigidly defined.While studying horse-related topics, I have many questions and confusions, but it is difficult to find information in our country. This is the most disappointing part.

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We will protect the public’s healthy diet by establishing a system for producing and supplying safe food, including eco-friendly agricultural practices and the safe management of agricultural materials.In particular, in preparation for the full implementation of the pesticide list of permitted substances management system, we will expand the authority for direct pesticide registration and actively promote education on the safe use of pesticides to ensure safe crop production and prevent harm to farmers.

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Seungpung Parang. Just like the idiom meaning riding the wind to cut through the waves,we must not shrink back in difficult times but prepare for the future with greater boldness.In the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the Rural Development Administration will promote rural development projects with a focus on the following four areas, based on a field-oriented and customer-centered approach that seeks answers on the ground and provides strong support to farmers and the public, to ensure the sustainable growth of the agricultural industry through technological innovation and advance agriculture.

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Korea Legal Consumer Federation and a plaque of appreciation from the Justice and Memory Foundation for the Resolution of the Japanese Military Sexual Slavery Issue.In the last presidential election,he served as the chief special advisor to candidate Moon Jae In and has held key party positions,becoming a strong pillar of the party.Min Byung doo, president of the Munhwa Ilbo Alumni Association,will run for mayor of Seoul in next year’s local elections.Since current Mayor Park Won soon and Representative Park Young-sun have already declared their candidacies,

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On December 7,2017,the Munhwa Ilbo Alumni Association held its regular general meeting at Cheongjinok,a traditional restaurant in Cheongjin dong,Jongno gu,Seoul,and approved the end of President Kim Moon young’s term.When the Munhwa Ilbo Alumni Association was established two years ago, more than 70 employees of the newspaper attended.In his farewell address,President Kim Moon young said,I hope that the second executive team, with the combined efforts of our members who have excelled in politics, economy, society, and culture,

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People think that horseback riding is expensive. Many people around me want to ride horses, but they hesitate because they think it costs a lot of money. Also, because of the prejudice that 'horses are dirty,' most riding centers are located outside the area, making transportation inconvenient. Since these issues are beyond my control, I hope people's perceptions of horses change and that they become more popular as soon as possible.With the mindset of 'Let's pass after working like crazy for just one year,'

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For these reasons, I also did well on the practical exam.I cannot choose the most memorable horse. This is good, and that is good. Learn this from this person, that from the other, and there is much to learn from everyone, and many good memories. Looking back at the time of graduation, I realize I couldn't have chosen just one.Although it's currently vacation, I go to school and ride a horse whenever I can. I’ve earned the certification, but I’m not yet skilled enough to tell someone.First, I plan to get a job at a regular riding stable and improve my skills.

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Since I was riding alone in a comfortable position, my posture became stiff. It was hard because it took me a long time to fix my stiff posture.Three weeks before the first practical exam for my certification, I injured the ligament in my big toe. I was told by the doctor to take a five-week break. With the exam just around the corner, I lost my composure and felt anxious and restless. After spending three weeks just going between home and the hospital The day before the exam, I went to school and practiced just once with my classmates.

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My peers are improving, but I came from horseback riding in high school,so I have my own unique stance.I changed my horse-riding posture and thought again if this was right, but since my classmates were learning in a more attractive posture for the first time, I could see their skills improving,while mine felt stagnant.This was the hardest part.At Korea Horse High School,there are so many students that they attend classes in groups. I'm the type of person who needs someone to guide me to improve in one-on-one situations.

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Rehabilitation horseback riding was an area I was interested in when I enrolled. Students come to the school for therapeutic riding lessons every Wednesday, and I applied to be a volunteer at the beginning of the semester to assist them, gaining a lot of experience. I prepared for the second-stage demonstration test of the therapeutic riding course in the second semester of my first year. At that time, Professor Park Geum-ran and Instructor Song Yeon-hee kindly explained and demonstrated, helping me a great deal so that I could conduct the training myself.

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Professor Kwon Seung-joo, who works as a trainer at LetsRun Park Pukyong, gave a class.Since I learned practical skills in my first year, I didn't feel burdened by the fact that the two certifications were different. I learned general horseback riding and racehorse riding in advance at school, which made preparing for the certification easier. Since the Level 2 Recreational Sports Instructor exam included an obstacle course, I stayed late, either early in the morning or late at night, to practice with Professor Chu Hoo-geun before the test.

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After failing the rehabilitation riding instructor exam, I decided, 'I'll work myself to the bone for just one year to pass,' and rode horses no matter how annoying, cold, or unpleasant the day was. It was really hard, but they helped me a lot. Professor Chu Ho-geun,Professor Park Geum-ran, the instructors, and my classmates guided me along the way. Whenever a slump hits and things get tough or you don't feel like doing anything, stand by your side and say,You can do it.' I think I was able to obtain the certification because they told me, 'You can do it.'There is a training course at school.

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Horseback riding was fun, and it wasn't difficult.I liked sports, so I wanted to go to a physical education college to become a PE teacher. I got injured on the day of the practical exam for the physical education college entrance, so I decided to retake the exam. While retaking the exam, my father advised me again,Since you learned horseback riding in high school, try riding again even on the weekends.Once I started horseback riding again, I found it so much fun and rediscovered an interest I had lost. I decided to return to the horse industry and

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Crop disaster insurance will be introduced by setting a cap on premium rates to reduce disparities between cities and counties and by strengthening coverage to the level of industrial accident insurance. We will reduce frequent drought and flooding damage through water system connectivity projects and drainage improvements, and strengthen the seismic resistance of aging water facilities to prepare for earthquakes. We will respond actively to the ongoing Korea-U.S. FTA revision talks, as the government's position is that additional opening in the agricultural sector is not possible.

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By implementing the 'Support Project for Non-Rice Crop Cultivation,' we will reduce the rice cultivation area by 50,000 hectares this year. We will focus on forage and regionally specialized crops to minimize the impact on the supply of substitute crops. In addition, we will work to enhance the industry's competitiveness and contribute to supply and demand stability by upgrading rice quality through the expansion of high-quality variety distribution and the improvement of grading standards.

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Starting this year, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs will officially launch agricultural policy reforms aimed at creating a country where people can farm without worry and consume with confidence. We will prioritize the implementation of ten key policies to ensure that the national agenda of stabilizing farmers’ incomes, strengthening the foundation for a sustainable agri-food industry, supplying safe food to the public, and creating welfare-oriented rural communities where people want to live produces tangible results.

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At the end of last year, we were able to share the news of the revision to the Enforcement Decree of the Anti-Graft Act. The gift limit for agricultural and marine products and processed agricultural and marine products has been raised from 50,000 won to 100,000 won. The upper limit for congratulatory and condolence expenses will be lowered to 50,000 won, but up to 100,000 won will be allowed when including wreaths.Starting this Lunar New Year, we expect this to help alleviate farmers' difficulties,

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When the red imported fire ants were discovered, the situation could be contained early through emergency control measures. When the pesticide egg scandal occurred, all shipments from the affected farms were banned immediately upon detection, and a full inspection was conducted to dispose of all non-compliant eggs. Along with this, we have promoted institutional improvements to prevent recurrence. After a fundamental review of the issues raised regarding the detection of pesticides in eggs,

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First, viewing rice price stabilization as the first step toward restoring trust in agricultural policy, we have finalized an early harvest period measure to isolate a record-high volume of 720,000 tons from the market through close communication with farmers’ organizations and relevant ministries. As a result, rice prices, which had remained at levels seen 20 years ago, surpassed 150,000 won immediately after the announcement of the measures and have continued to rise since.

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Last year, based on the efforts of all our staff, the Quarantine Agency worked tirelessly to create a 'healthy livestock environment for animals and the public' and to realize 'border quarantine that strengthens the foundation of the agriculture and livestock industry and protects the agricultural and livestock environment.'To all staff of the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency, and to the citizens who cherish our agency!The role and responsibilities of the Quarantine Agency are becoming increasingly demanding due to the global spread