Korean Racing Authority, Hosts France Longchamp KRA La Coupe

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On the 7th, the Korean Racing Authority (KRA) held 'KRA La Coupe (G3)' at Longchamp Racecourse in Paris, France, in collaboration with France Gallop and PMU (Pari Mutuel Urbain), taking steps to strengthen cooperation in the horse racing industry between Korea and France.

This inaugural KRA La Coupe is the first event of a mutual cooperation project promoted by the KRA, France Gallop, and PMU, organized to expand international horse racing exchanges and overseas horse racing market cooperation centered on Gyeongju as a representative of both countries.

Notably, this year marks the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and France, and Kim Byung-jun, Minister-Counselor and Consul General of the Republic of Korea at the Embassy in France, attended the event, adding significance to the promotion of friendly cooperation between the two nations.

Henri Poure, Acting CEO of France Gallop, stated, "Cooperation with the Korean Racing Authority is a case demonstrating our shared will to build a sustainable international cooperation relationship centered on horse racing and will be an opportunity to meet a new customer base."

Woo Hee-jong said, "I am honored to strengthen cooperation with France through France Gallop and PMU," and added his remarks.

Meanwhile, France Gallop is the overarching organization for horse racing in France, the largest horse racing operator in the country that manages and operates the French horse racing and horse industry. It is known to operate major racecourses in France, including Longchamp, Chantilly, and Deauville, and to host prestigious horse racing events such as the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.

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