언론담당관 suntaek1052@hanmail.net
2010.02.01
1. Top Ten News Stories of 2009
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What were thestories this year? A survey was held between the 14ththe 20th through the Gyeonggi policy partial Gnews Plus asking netizens to thestories.
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The story that grabbed the most attention in 2009 in Gyeonggi was the `metropolitan transportation revolution GTX.`
The metro area residents long cherished wish of resolving transportation issues was evident.
Opening a new prospect in public transit, the metropolitan public transit unified fare tem eased the costs for low income individualsincreased the number of passengers using public transport.
A college will be built on a plot returnedthe US Forces Korea. This year Gyeonggi Province improved various regulations for the development of the metro area.
The infinite care project for families facing crises established since November of last year made its mark as a national welfare brand.
The Dreamtree school was a new paradigm in education policy of day care runningday that expanded throughout the country.
Then there was the newly built office of educationG-mark in its 10th year.
The Royal tombs of the Joseon Dynasty recorded as a world heritage,the Gyeonggi International Boat Showworld yacht contest shooting upa flame of development.
The curtain falls with the era of 1 police station per city or county.
This year the major projects residents were interested in were transportation, welfare,education.
2. Hit the Jackpot with the Infinite Care Project Charity Auction
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The infinite care charity auction wrapped up in Seonghwang-risold the famous Girls` Generation clothessocksother Gyeonggi Province goodwill ambassadors` items of sentimental value. The proceeds will be used to help those in need.
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Girls` Generation`s clothes, marine boy Pak Tae-hwan`s swim capother Gyeonggi Goodwill ambassador`s belongings were a hit.
The auction was heldDecember 7th through the 18th on the internet shopping mall G-Market.
About 4,000 people participated in the infinite care project`s star belongings charitable auction,$12,900 was raised to help the less fortunate.
A scarf belonging to Tae-yeon of Girls` Generation fetched the highest bid of $4,146. Pak Jiseong`s signed ballother star`s belongings fetched high bids as well.
The winning bidders were appointed Gyeonggi Honorary Infinite Care Volunteerswere able to help less fortunate residents.
This volunteer auction will bring more notoriety to Gyeonggi`s Infinite Care Projectis being evaluated as contributing to expanding sharinga culture of giving.
3. Gwanggyo Edutownthe Answer!
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Despite the snowfall on the 27th, residents were very interested in the Gwanggyo Edutown.
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The Gwanggyo Edutown peaked residents` interest.
On the 27th at the Gwanggyo Customer Center many visitors were making a beeline to obtain sales information.
The visitors showed great interest in the varietybeauty of the Gwanggyo New Town.
The Gwanggyo Edutown section of the Gwanggyo New Cityone of the most popular. The goal of the GUICto present a new residential model ensuring a good residence, education, transportation,safety.
Also, it will benefittemporarily reduced capital gains taxes along with an extended new Bundang line transfer point making it possible to reach Kangnam, Seoul within 30 minutes.
Information about the Gwanggyo New Town can be obtained at the Gyeonggi Urban Innovation Corporation located near the East Suwon Tollgate in the PR room of the customer service center.
The Gwanggyo Edu towngrabbing residents attention as a luxury city differingexisting `bad town` new cities in the country.
4. Gyeonggi Farming Speaks about Hope
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Gyeonggi Farming experts gathered to bring this year to a closeto develop ways to increase production.
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Farming experts leading farming in Gyeonggi took the time to wrap up the year.
Under the theme of increasing production the gathering proceeded with commendations for outstanding CEO`s in farming.
Also, it was a chance to see high quality Gyeonggi agricultural productsprocessed productsexperts.
Gyeonggi Province has been proceeding with the farming expert management training project since 1992 to develop expert technologymanagement ability.
Despite productionbeen hit hard due to Chinese agricultural importsincreases in world grain prices Gyeonggi agriculture has been making efforts to overcome the crisesproducing various high quality agricultural products.
Also, through the G Food Show held each year the excellence of Gyeonggi Farming could be made known, with dreams of leaping ahead with the World Organic Congress in 2011.
Experts in Gyeonggi Agriculture are looking forward to overcoming crises through the production of quality agriculture,rational management.
5. Gapyeong High, Top of Class
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One student in Gyeonggi, at Gapyeong High school got a perfect score in 3 subjects. Gyeonggi Province has unfolded various educational support projects for Gapyeong Highwill continue support in 2010.
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Light pouringa dormitory window lights the darkness.
He has been studying in the dorm after finishing a grueling schedule at school for 3 years.
Yong-jae Lee was awarded theseat in the country on aptitude tests.
After school students receive extra help in courses they choose,can take intensive night classesweekend interviewessay classes.
The model used at Gapyeong Highso good other schools will use it for benchmarking.
The budget Gyeonggi Province has earmarked for Gapyeong High in 2009 was $102,000.
This follows support for the construction of the dormitory in 2003the cafeteria in 2007.
This year support will be given to outstanding farmingfishing village high schoolsinternet aptitude broadcast education.
The enthusiasm of the Gyeonggi Educational projectthe educational passion of teachers was able to produce the best in the country.
6. Disposed Cell Phones on Display in Museum
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Through the `model residents disposed cell phone drive` held over the past 2 months a total of 750,000 disposed cell phones were gathered to be placed in a museum as cultural artifacts.
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From the first morse code telegraphs used 160 years ago
to the classic telephone usedKing Gojong, to the recent cell phones thisthe first phone museum in the countryit has everything.
This museum directly ed 500 phones they judged to be of high quality of the 750,000 gathered in Gyeonggi.
The curator spoke honestly of his worries about the absence in museums including the 700 publicprivate museums throughout the country.
The cell phone industry in Koreanumber 1 in the world.
The disposed cell phonesGyeonggi treasure these proud memories,
and Gyeonggiawaiting visitors to comevisit the phone museum.
7. New Hope for the New Year
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The Year of the White Tiger comes once every 60 years. People great the new year with the couragestrength of a tiger.
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Four tigers are enjoying a nap in the sun. Two tigers high on a cliff are showing their teeth as they fight over territory.
The white tiger was thought to be lucky
since the time of Chinese myths.
Year of the White Tiger. Cars filled with visitors scramble to start the New Year with a glimpse of the white tigerto gain its courage.
Looking back on an eventful 2009 we sincerely wish the year of the tiger will be full of hope for residents.