The Korea Racing Authority's Yeongnam Headquarters is simultaneously promoting the development of local social impact companies and the integration of new employees, aiming to enhance community cooperation and organizational competitiveness. A new performance-based support system has been introduced for companies addressing local issues, while this year's new hires are gaining practical experience in various fields, including administration and racing operations.
Recently, the Yeongnam Headquarters signed a business agreement with the Everyone's Economy Social Cooperative and the Social Innovation Research Institute, donating 90 million won for the '2026 Busan-Gyeongnam Social Impact Let's Run' initiative.
The project focuses on selecting 10 social impact companies in the Busan and Gyeongnam regions to participate in a growth program running until December. Support areas include digital and AI, integrated care, job creation, multiculturalism, and local development.
Selected companies will receive initial funding along with expert mentoring, social impact measurement, and connections to local resources. Unlike previous support programs, this initiative will quantify and evaluate the social value created by companies, providing differentiated incentives based on performance. Outstanding companies will be awarded by the head of the Yeongnam Headquarters and the head of the Korea Social Enterprise Promotion Agency.
A representative from the Yeongnam Headquarters stated, "We will create an ecosystem where social value is rewarded, enabling local innovative companies to grow sustainably."
This year, nine new employees assigned to the Yeongnam Headquarters are now four months into their practical training, continuing to adapt to their roles. They are working in various positions, including administration, broadcasting, judging, starting, veterinary services, and horseback riding instruction, gaining a comprehensive understanding of racing operations.
Son Yu-jung, an employee in the Busan Racing Operations Department, expressed her joy upon receiving the job offer after leaving her previous position, saying, "I was the happiest when I heard the news of my acceptance." Park Jae-min from the Busan Broadcasting Department stated, "I want to create an environment where customers can immerse themselves more deeply through stable broadcasting operations." Other new employees in judging, starting, veterinary services, and horseback riding instruction are also accumulating field experience and adapting to the organization.
Um Yeong-seok, head of the Yeongnam Headquarters, remarked, "I hope our new employees will grow into the talents who will lead the future of the Korea Racing Authority as they accumulate experience in their respective roles."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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