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However, the opposition committee is firmly opposing the pilot operation, calling it nothing more than a “trick” to change the political narrative, and arguing that the Korea Racing Authority is seriously infringing on educational conditions and living environments under the guise of formal legality, stating that they will not engage in any dialogue until the Yongsan off-track betting center is closed first.The issue of the Let’s Run CCC Yongsan became a nationwide issue because the civic groups leading the opposition side have been constantly trying to turn it into a political issue, and at the same time, opposition politicians have echoed their voices without showing any real will to address the core of the problem, prioritizing their own interests instead, thereby escalating the issue.
Thursday, July 30 2026 - 07:23 AM
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In addition, separately, they said that the workload of horse groomers has increased due to the expansion of starting aids and starting tests on race days, and that the number of times racehorses are being delivered to training or testing grounds has increased, leading to a higher risk of industrial accidents and increased labor, and that they had notified them that they would reject this.On July 17, the Caregivers’ 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 violations of the Labor Standards Act and collective agreements. Subsequently, the Busan Northern District Prosecutor’s Office issued an administrative directive stating, “Overtime without labor-management agreement violates the Labor Standards Act, so do not unilaterally impose additional work.”
Thursday, July 30 2026 - 07:19 AM
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Like in all sports, there are also young dreamers who try to get screwed up by looking at athletes’ success stories. You can assume equestrianism is the same.I see it negatively. At this point, which company would sponsor equestrian sports. Even in a good atmosphere, it is difficult to receive support, and given that companies and entrepreneurs related to equestrianism have become the targets, it is doubtful whether they can make official investments. It would be wonderful if the chairman could use his abilities to find a good sponsor, but realistically, I think it might be difficult at this moment.
Thursday, July 30 2026 - 07:19 AM
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For now, it seems clear that this is indeed the crisis facing Korean equestrianism. The biggest problem is that there are no students to guide as a leader right now. Many players should emerge and progress together, but there are no new players emerging since the Choi Soon-sil scandal. For professional athletes, it is an issue directly tied to their livelihood. And since no one knows how long these repercussions will last, it feels even more frustrating and frightening.There is a need to create conditions that allow talented individuals to engage in horseback riding.
Thursday, July 30 2026 - 07:16 AM
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Athlete Hwang Sun-won said that he has recently felt even more acutely the crisis the equestrian world has faced since the Choi Soon-sil scandal. The number of student athletes, which used to be 20 to 30 each year, has been almost nonexistent since this year, and there is concern over how long this impact will last.They say celebrities have to have talent. An equestrian athlete, likewise, must have talent. People in our country are definitely people with talent. If you have the opportunity to ride or can learn, I recommend trying it as much as possible.
Thursday, July 30 2026 - 07:12 AM
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Even young children can tell whether someone is doing well or not by looking. But when there are several people who can’t all ride together, it’s hard to figure out who can ride well. Only at such times does the judgment of experts become necessary.Generally speaking, in obstacle courses, a horse that can jump high and well and run fast is naturally a good horse. In dressage, a horse with large movements and a posture that seems to dance is a good horse. A rider who is able to stay well balanced on horseback without much disturbance is a good rider.
Thursday, July 30 2026 - 07:09 AM
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My wife was an equestrian athlete for several years when she was a student. After driving very hard for several years, when I drove a D-Class, my wife drove an S-Class. I am not currently active as a player. My daughter is a senior in high school and is training as a dressage athlete at the Valios Equestrian Club.It really was for a very short period. There were a few at the dressage-specialized riding stable, and even showjumpers need to learn basic dressage. However, it is not a stock I personally like.In fact, judging which words are good and which players are good doesn’t require an expert-level eye.
Thursday, July 30 2026 - 07:06 AM
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Concerns are rising that the horse racing industry could come to a standstill as the stabledhorse union strongly opposes the planned horse racing before Chuseok and has announced it may even resort to collective action.The National Racecourse Horse Trainer Labor Union (Chairman Park Bong-cheol) announced on the 14th that it would put a stop to race operations before Chuseok by issuing a statement (“There is labor, but no wages?!)”) and a horse labor notice (to block the unilateral implementation of Chuseok horse racing).In a statement, the therapists’ union claimed that “the Korea Racing Authority, a public enterprise, is forcing paid labor without pay.” The Korea Racing Authority planned and announced an unprecedented Chuseok horse race, but the implementing body pushed forward with an additional race on Chuseok without consulting the relevant parties, something that had not been done as a customary practice.
Thursday, July 30 2026 - 07:06 AM
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Because it was a horse that made a major contribution to accumulating mileage by appearing in various European races. She was also registered as a reserve horse during the Olympics. Later, I came to Korea and was active.First of all, the fact that it rides on an animal much larger than a human, and that it can sense and respond to small human signals, seems both fascinating and its greatest appeal.I got started in the fourth grade of elementary school.I used to be really happy whenever someone mentioned horses on TV,
Thursday, July 30 2026 - 07:03 AM
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The court’s ruling to grant the provisional injunction is being accepted as a matter of course. After the court in July had already notified both the Korea Racing Authority and the opposing party of a settlement recommendation ordering them to resolve the issue through mutual consultation, the Korea Racing Authority agreed to accept it, whereas the opposing party insisted on the closure unconditionally and filed an objection, so it was naturally the case that the injunction application was granted.A Korea Racing Authority official said, “In a country governed by the rule of law, the judicial body, the most credible institution, has made a reasonable decision,” adding, “In accordance with the court’s final ruling, we will do our utmost to ensure the pilot program is implemented as planned to promptly resolve the deepening conflict.”
Thursday, July 30 2026 - 07:02 AM
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The behavior of the activist adults and the teachers of Seongsim Girls’ Middle and High School, who are trying to spread their own agenda by holding students hostage, is utterly disgraceful. I think the problem with the Yongsan off-track betting facility could serve as an opportunity to reflect on the path Korean horse racing has taken so far. In the end, focusing on sales, the failure to properly address the negative impact that off-track sales outlets have on local communities likely became the cause of this situation.As a Yongsan resident, I hope a smooth resolution can be found quickly," he said.One resident who opposed the previous opening said, “Who would want to live in an area swarming with gamblers because of a gambling hall?” He did not hesitate to make remarks that treated horse racing fans like lawbreakers.
Thursday, July 30 2026 - 06:57 AM
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As the issue of the Let’s Run CCC Yongsan unfolded into a left-right confrontation between progressives and conservatives, voices of concern are growing louder.Mr. Kim, who lives in Yongsan and serves as the head of public relations at a nursing hospital, said, “As a fan who enjoys horse racing, I’m glad that the Yongsan off-track betting center, close to my home, is opening.” Because perceptions of horse racing are negative, I can understand the position of those who oppose it as well. However, I don’t think it’s the reckless kind of logic that says it’s absolutely impossible. Along with a more serious and realistic awareness of the issues regarding the Yongsan off-track betting facility, we must take a step back from each other’s positions, understand one another, and engage in sincere dialogue. Also, even though it is a school break, I hope they do not mobilize students to the assembly hall.
Thursday, July 30 2026 - 06:42 AM
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The wall of the world was too high, and compared to it, Korean equestrianism was far behind. And originally, equestrian competitions weren’t about the riders being in good condition and doing well, so the horses’ condition had to match as well, which made Olympic participation feel like a distant dream. Perhaps it seems that our earnest hopes and efforts overlapped and led us to obtain the ticket.I was nine years old when I first met “ssipap.” The horse breed was Holstein, and it was a large, sturdy-looking horse.
Thursday, July 30 2026 - 06:41 AM
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Despite his size, he’s so timid about very trivial things that there’s a mat or something laid out on the floorWhenever it felt even a little off, I was scared. Once he started getting scared, even dragging him around became difficult. However, for an ordinary Holsteiner, his personality was gentle. And only to people, too. It was very aggressive toward other horses, especially mares. He’s the kind of horse that, just by running past on flat ground and meeting its rider, lifts its front hooves and throws it. He was very kind to people, but very prickly toward horses.
Thursday, July 30 2026 - 06:38 AM
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The behavior of the activist adults and the teachers of Seongsim Girls’ Middle and High School, who are trying to spread their own agenda by holding students hostage, is utterly disgraceful. I think the problem with the Yongsan off-track betting facility could serve as an opportunity to reflect on the path Korean horse racing has taken so far. In the end, focusing on sales, the failure to properly address the negative impact that off-track sales outlets have on local communities likely became the cause of this situation.As a Yongsan resident, I hope a smooth resolution can be found quickly," he said.One resident who opposed the previous opening said, “Who would want to live in an area swarming with gamblers because of a gambling hall?” He did not hesitate to make remarks that treated horse racing fans like lawbreakers.
Thursday, July 30 2026 - 06:34 AM
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We met with Hwang Soon-won, who is currently thriving as both an equestrian athlete and coach, and put together the pressing issues facing the equestrian world he has encountered, along with the story of his journey in equestrianism.First of all, even getting a ticket to the Olympics itself was a difficult task, but the process of going to the competition to win a ticket to the Olympics was not easy either. It wasn’t because they had to perform well in a few races, but because they had to consistently deliver solid results in multiple Grand Prix events.
Thursday, July 30 2026 - 06:33 AM
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Of course, there was also a "shade." The decision to close the Yongsan Cultural Sympathy Center drew concerns from the horse industry, and the consecutive suicides of caretakers and senior staff were bewildering because they were not directly related. Recently, opposition from related organizations has begun over the operation of a consultative body for the direct employment of horse caretakers.At this year’s audit, when asked, “Do you intend to serve the full three-year term?” he replied, “If my term is guaranteed, I will do my best within my term.
Thursday, July 30 2026 - 06:31 AM
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During the week, we immediately visited Japan and Dubai to tour advanced horse industry sites and the Dubai World Cup.Efforts to improve the image of the horse industry and diversify public relations also bore fruit. He reopened communication with the previously disconnected press corps covering specialized publications, completely revamped the website, and even served as an ambassador for the horse industry by directly contributing horse-related columns to local media. Recently, they also launched their own news platform.
Thursday, July 30 2026 - 06:28 AM
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Lee Yang-ho, from Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province, was inaugurated as the 35th president of the Korea Racing Authority on December 19 last year. After entering public service through the 26th Administrative Examination, he held key positions across the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, including Director of Planning and Coordination, and served as the 25th head of the Rural Development Administration.After taking on the role of chairman of the Korea Racing Authority, the head of the horse industry,
Thursday, July 30 2026 - 06:23 AM
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Both the trainer and the horse caretaker may have complaints, but I hope they make an effort to compromise with each other and work step by step over time to improve things.Rooju Young, who wants to be remembered as a model example of a manager, hopes that something good will happen next year, his sixth year since debut. When they first came face to face, for the first five years they were in the position of learning rather than making a profit. During the two to three years when he, as he said, didn’t know much about horses,
Thursday, July 30 2026 - 06:21 AM
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Also, the bosses probably have complaints too. I think it would also be necessary for the implementing agency to actively take these points into account, review them, and provide feedback.Every time people ask, I say I have never seen a loss in a single year. I actually think that too. If I have still held 5 billion assets after investing 5 billion, then I have not yet suffered a loss. And wouldn’t it help the development of Korean horse racing, even if only a little, if there were people like me. I also enjoy horse racing and like it.
Thursday, July 30 2026 - 06:17 AM
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The court pointed out in its judgment, “Although they claim that the establishment of the off-track sales office itself is illegal, they have only argued that opening the off-track sales office would infringe upon their environmental rights, housing rights, and right to learn, and have failed to provide any evidence to support the claim of legal defects.” It further ruled, “Protests in a peaceful manner are permitted, but occupying a building or a site exceeds freedom of expression.”It also stated in the decision that, considering the fact that the association has expressed its intention to continue the illegal acts even after the court’s “recommendation for settlement” in July, and that the association has suffered significant business losses as a result, the need for preservation is recognized.
Thursday, July 30 2026 - 06:14 AM
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Champ Line competing in the Korea Cup, working in sync with jockey Guillaume Bé.It’s a personal wish, but I feel like doing something starting next year. I think something will happen next year.Korea will also show signs of gradually developing in the future. Of course, it doesn’t happen overnight. Although it has made remarkable progress compared to the past, the domestic horse racing industry is still at a developing country level. There are areas that need gradual improvement over time, and the improvement of the Ma-ju’s environment is one of them.
Thursday, July 30 2026 - 06:13 AM
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As the issue of the Let’s Run CCC Yongsan unfolded into a left-right confrontation between progressives and conservatives, voices of concern are growing louder.Mr. Kim, who lives in Yongsan and serves as the head of public relations at a nursing hospital, said, “As a fan who enjoys horse racing, I’m glad that the Yongsan off-track betting center, close to my home, is opening.” Because perceptions of horse racing are negative, I can understand the position of those who oppose it as well. However, I don’t think it’s the reckless kind of logic that says it’s absolutely impossible. Along with a more serious and realistic awareness of the issues regarding the Yongsan off-track betting facility, we must take a step back from each other’s positions, understand one another, and engage in sincere dialogue. Also, even though it is a school break, I hope they do not mobilize students to the assembly hall.
Thursday, July 30 2026 - 06:11 AM
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You need to change the mindset of thinking you can make a profit by investing a short amount of time and look at it from a long-term perspective.Among the horses currently in the race, 'Champ Line” looks promising. I’m planning to compete in this year’s Grand Prix as well, and that’s a really good thing to say. And among the last two generations, there are some very good horses.Representatively, they are “Younghee’s Era” and “Gyeongju’s Durebak.” I’m really looking forward to it and hope for good results, in other words.It may sound presumptuous,
Thursday, July 30 2026 - 06:11 AM