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First, I would like to express my gratitude and congratulations to CEO Kim Moon-young of Racing Media Co., Ltd., along with all the executives and staff, for leading Korea’s horse culture, promoting an advanced horse racing culture, and delivering the voices from the horse industry field quickly and accurately, thereby presenting a policy vision for the national horse industry and serving as an excellent supporter.Amid the recent major upheavals in the status of Korea’s horse industry, I would like to say that over the past 30 years,

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A prominent figure in the Korea Racing Authority said about this incident, “I heard that a foreign person, who had been working as a foreign handicap operator at the Korea Racing Authority until recently, was fired for making unreasonable demands during the process of pursuing promotion to Part II, and is now harboring resentment and speaking ill of Korean horse racing to people involved in the global racing industry.” He said, “A major obstacle has arisen for the promotion of Korea horse racing to a part government bureau,” adding, “The media outlet that published the article is also an organization with unclear credibility, and it appears that the son of the dismissed person is deeply involved in running the outlet. He said, “Especially because they are making their own argument, they did not accurately present the names of not only the article’s author but also the person who made the claim.”

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Mal Industry Journal and Horse Racing Culture Newspaper have, amid difficult circumstances, provided in-depth coverage encompassing the entire horse industry, as well as criticism and alternatives regarding the horse industry and Korean horse racing, and have contributed to shaping public opinion for the establishment of sound policies and to creating new value for our horse industry and horse racing industry, reaching from horse racing stakeholders and the media to horse racing fans.

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However, as the responsible department was transferred to the Seoul Regional Headquarters, progress in the consultations appeared to be delayed.The main points of the Korea Racing Authority’s second-phase horse racing innovation plan are “strengthening the professionalism of personnel,” “standardizing the horse racing system,” and “enhancing the competitiveness of the Seoul Racecourse.”This clearly appears in what the Korea Racing Authority presented in a work report to Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Lee Dong-pil on March 16. At the time, the Korea Racing Authority announced that, in 2015, it would smoothly carry out the stabilization of the first innovation task and the second innovation task to strengthen the global competitiveness of Korean horse racing.

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Lastly, I hope that news from the producing farms can be communicated through racing media. The Halla Ma Production Association will also make efforts to inform the public through racing media about the circumstances and activities of the association and the producing farmers. 2018 marks the 20th anniversary of Racing Media, and it is also the inaugural year when Hallama, the passenger horse brand of the Hallama Breeders’ Association, will launch as a purebred horse. We hope that at the 20th anniversary event of Racing Media in 2018,

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On the 15th, Seo Young-kyo, a lawmaker from the New Politics Alliance for Democracy, introduced a bill to amend the Local Tax Act and the Local Finance Act, proposing that 80% of the leisure tax generated from horse racing and similar activities be allocated to the local government where the off-track betting facility is located, and 20% to the local government where the horse racing and related activities actually took place. The lawmakers who participated in the proposal were Kim Seung-nam, Moon Hee-sang, Seo Young-kyo, Woo Yoon-geun, Yoo Dae-woon, Im Nae-hyeon, Chung Cheong-rae, Joo Seung-yong, Chu Mi-ae, and Hong Jong-hak (all from the New Politics Alliance for Democracy).Rep. Seo’s amendment aims to adjust the current leisure tax payment rate, which is unfavorable to local governments where off-track betting centers are located.

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Rehabilitation horseback riding needs to be promoted, but there are limitations, which is regrettable. Also, in my view, it is appropriate to introduce health insurance for therapeutic riding. Physical therapy is allowed, and it makes no sense that horseback riding rehabilitation through verbal instruction is not covered by health insurance. While preparing my master’s thesis, I learned for the first time that Italy has health insurance, but it is unfortunate that it is not yet available under our circumstances.

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Second, since racing in racing media refers to horse racing and horse racing, there is a concern that the reports and materials produced by racing media may focus solely on horse racing. In Korean society today, it is practically correct to think of horse racing first when we start talking about horses. However, the number of people who enjoy horse racing is limited, and concerns about its gambling nature are also being raised. Therefore, I ask that you introduce more articles about horseback riding,

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As someone who raises horses and from the perspective of the president of the Producers Association, I would like to offer my congratulations as well as some words of advice.First, in racing media, “media” means mediation or relay. I hope it can serve as a channel that effectively communicates both sides’ perspectives among people and horses, people who know horses and people who do not, people who have ridden horses and people who have not, people who bet on horse racing and people who do not.

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On the 15th, Seo Young-kyo, a lawmaker from the New Politics Alliance for Democracy, introduced a bill to amend the Local Tax Act and the Local Finance Act, proposing that 80% of the leisure tax generated from horse racing and similar activities be allocated to the local government where the off-track betting facility is located, and 20% to the local government where the horse racing and related activities actually took place. The lawmakers who participated in the proposal were Kim Seung-nam, Moon Hee-sang, Seo Young-kyo, Woo Yoon-geun, Yoo Dae-woon, Im Nae-hyeon, Chung Cheong-rae, Joo Seung-yong, Chu Mi-ae, and Hong Jong-hak (all from the New Politics Alliance for Democracy).Rep. Seo’s amendment aims to adjust the current leisure tax payment rate, which is unfavorable to local governments where off-track betting centers are located.

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Perhaps, like Cho Yong-pil’s song, racing media was founded at the end of the 20th century precisely because the 21st century longed for it so desperately.It was not just a simple animal. It is a companion that has shared history with us humans. We have pioneered history and expanded the sites of history by running together with people. Even though the automobile came to replace horses, we humans could not erase the history of being with horses. I could not let the horse go into the back alley of history.

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Recently, the Korea Racing Authority completed consultations with the Seoul Racecourse Trainers Association (President Kim Jeom-o) and the National Racecourse Paddock Management Workers’ Union (Chairman Park Bong-cheol) regarding the introduction of foreign trainers and track riders, and it is reported that the Authority conducted telephone interviews with four foreign trainers who wish to work at Seoul Race Park. According to the phone interview results, an Australian working in Malaysia was selected as the first choice, and the assistant is scheduled to visit Seoul Race Park in November. The Seoul Trainers Association also stated that it has tentatively agreed to select and operate five foreign track riders under the association starting next year.

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However, there are still many challenges for the domestic horse industry to make a leap forward and develop.The government is making various efforts to expand the base of the horse industry, including horse breeding, promoting leisure sports, training skilled professionals, and manufacturing related products. Alongside these government efforts, the interest and cooperation of industry, local governments, and related organizations are extremely important. If we put our heads together and work hard,

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The content and fields conveyed during that time are likely diverse and boundless. I am confident that these things, together, are fully serving as a compass in shaping Korea’s language culture and leading the language industry.It is said that our country's horse industry is currently facing various difficulties. The horse racing industry has not been loved by the public, and equestrianism is experiencing a spread of negative perceptions due to recent developments. I believe that racing media needs to play a role in wisely overcoming this reality.

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In advanced horse industry countries, media related to the horse industry are deeply loved by the public. I expect that racing media will soon stand at the center of that role in our country as well.The Korean Horse Trainers Association also recognizes the importance of horse training and will continue to make every effort to integrate advanced training techniques used in riding horses and racehorses. To achieve this, we will build the Korean Horse Trainers Association into a continuously growing organization by sharing training-related information with racing media and receiving their advice.

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Recently, the Korea Racing Authority completed consultations with the Seoul Racecourse Trainers Association (President Kim Jeom-o) and the National Racecourse Paddock Management Workers’ Union (Chairman Park Bong-cheol) regarding the introduction of foreign trainers and track riders, and it is reported that the Authority conducted telephone interviews with four foreign trainers who wish to work at Seoul Race Park. According to the phone interview results, an Australian working in Malaysia was selected as the first choice, and the assistant is scheduled to visit Seoul Race Park in November. The Seoul Trainers Association also stated that it has tentatively agreed to select and operate five foreign track riders under the association starting next year.

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Moon-young of Racing Media, who has faithfully delivered horse racing information and played a leading role in shaping the culture of the horse industry, as well as to all company officials.Starting with Horse Racing Culture Newspaper, and continuing through KRJ Broadcasting, Horse Industry Journal, and Perfect Today Horse Racing, it has steadily grown across all areas related to the horse industry, and its tireless efforts to deliver valuable and accurate information often feel admirable.

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Although there have been many difficulties at the production farms due to the horse racing innovation plan, they are making efforts to keep pace accordingly by increasing investments and efforts in improving stallions and improving the quality of racehorses. However, considering the unfortunate reality that the number of Thoroughbred racehorses required at the two racecourses in Korea is limited and farmers’ income does not increase due to losses from surplus horses, multifaceted efforts are urgently needed to expand the horse racing industry in the long term,

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A prominent figure in the Korea Racing Authority said about this incident, “I heard that a foreign person, who had been working as a foreign handicap operator at the Korea Racing Authority until recently, was fired for making unreasonable demands during the process of pursuing promotion to Part II, and is now harboring resentment and speaking ill of Korean horse racing to people involved in the global racing industry.” He said, “A major obstacle has arisen for the promotion of Korea horse racing to a part government bureau,” adding, “The media outlet that published the article is also an organization with unclear credibility, and it appears that the son of the dismissed person is deeply involved in running the outlet. He said, “Especially because they are making their own argument, they did not accurately present the names of not only the article’s author but also the person who made the claim.”

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He also expressed dissatisfaction, saying, “While the Korea Racing Authority held a presentation on the research project on horse racing prize money, they did not reflect the project as it was and instead said they would seek appropriate alternatives suited to reality, but in the end, they want to apply the research results they themselves desire as is.” Attention is now focused on how the Korea Racing Authority will respond to the horse racing innovation plan.The biggest issue at the time was the move to implement integrated mountainous areas as part of Gyeongju City. However, related organizations argue that the move toward an integrated production system in Gyeongju will clearly lead to a decline in demand for domestic horses whose competitiveness has diminished, which in turn will cause production to shrink and lead to the collapse of producing farms.

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Korea’s horse industry, and many changes and developments have continued, including the implementation of the Five-Year Plan for Horse Industry Development and the designation of horse industry special zones. The Second Five-Year Plan is also being implemented, but whether it has enough substance to match its outward expansion, and whether it has been moving forward blindly, is something that needs to be reflected on by now. If there are shortcomings, they should be sufficiently addressed, and the foundation should be strengthened so that,

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He also promoted a nationwide horse-riding campaign, encouraged executives to ride horses, and gathered information on the status of riding centers across the country, thereby spreading a nationwide horse-riding boom. I hope the policy continues to be inherited and developed, but there is some regret that its form has since changed or been altered.The Korea Racing Authority should run a horseback riding healing center and a program that can provide therapeutic treatment through horses for people with disabilities.

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Originally, the Korea Racing Authority had proposed providing track riders with wages for one year in connection with their introduction, but it was decided after consultations among the Korea Racing Authority, the Trainers’ Association, and the Horse Groomers’ Union that the Trainers’ Association would become the employer and manage the operation.The Korea Racing Authority initially began in March discussions with related organizations on a second-phase horse racing innovation plan to create synergy with the first-phase plan. At that time, the Korea Racing Authority planned to, after gathering opinions and holding working-level consultations on the second-phase innovation task implementation plan by mid-April, to consult and coordinate the implementation plans for each task by the end of May, and then to finalize and apply the detailed implementation plans for each second-phase horse racing innovation task in July.

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He stated, “The key issue is whether it can be recognized for a few races, but it can be seen that Korea’s promotion to Part II in horse racing is almost decided.”The main content of the official letter sent by the International Federation of Horseracing Associations to the Korea Racing Authority is: “The International Federation of Horseracing Associations agrees with Korea’s request for promotion to Part II. However, regarding the Blue Book registration of the 31 races the Korea Racing Authority has applied for, it states that the decision will be made after reviewing each race. The Blue Book is the official publication of the International Commission on the Classification of Racecourses (ICSC), under the International Federation of Horse Racing. In June 14, 2014, at the ICSC meeting in London, UK, Korea’s entry into Part III was officially approved, and at that time, seven races including the Korean Derby were included in the Blue Book.

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However, as the responsible department was transferred to the Seoul Regional Headquarters, progress in the consultations appeared to be delayed.The main points of the Korea Racing Authority’s second-phase horse racing innovation plan are “strengthening the professionalism of personnel,” “standardizing the horse racing system,” and “enhancing the competitiveness of the Seoul Racecourse.”This clearly appears in what the Korea Racing Authority presented in a work report to Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Lee Dong-pil on March 16. At the time, the Korea Racing Authority announced that, in 2015, it would smoothly carry out the stabilization of the first innovation task and the second innovation task to strengthen the global competitiveness of Korean horse racing.