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The Korea Racing Authority will accept applications for the written exam of the '15th Equine Industry National Qualification Exam (Grade 3)' from the 17th until 5 p.m. on the 2nd.
The Equine Industry National Qualification Exam covers three fields: 'horse trainer', 'groom', and 'therapeutic riding instructor'. Any Korean citizen aged 17 or older (born before the 30th, 2009) with an interest in the equine industry may apply.
Applications can be submitted through the homepage of the equine industry comprehensive portal 'Hospia'. The written exam is scheduled for the 30th, followed by practical exams for each field from August to October, with final results to be announced in December.
The Korea Racing Authority Woo Hui-jong (Chairman) stated that it expects the Equine Industry National Qualification Exam to bring in professionally qualified personnel whose capabilities have been verified, thereby strengthening the competitiveness of the equine industry and contributing to the improvement of the quality of life for the nation. "
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