EnglishNews | 2018.07.13
Greetings, everyone, and thank you for joining us for this week’s edition of GTV. I’m Don Valiant and this is the news from Gyeonggi Province this week. Article 1. Exhibition of Ceramic Images Used in Commemorative Items (0703-3) [Anchor’s Headline] A special exhibition showcasing commemorative items such as postage stamps and bank notes that bear images of ceramics is being held at the Gyeonggi Ceramic Museum. Our reporter was there. ► Postage Stamp Issued to Celebrate Goryo Celadon (1962) The first Korean stamps that featured ceramics were issued in 1962 as part of a cultural asset stamp series. These stamps featured the blue celadon of the Goryo (고려) Dynasty. ► 10 Stamps of Treasured Korean Historic Ceramics (1977) In 1977, 10 stamps bearing images of nationally treasured historic ceramics were issued. Ceramics were also frequently used as commemorative subjects on bank notes. ► Commemorative Coins Bearing Goryo Celadon Issued Exclusively for Foreign Collectors (1971) There have also been coins bearing Goryo celadon images issued exclusively for foreign collectors. ► Ceramics Used as Emergency Currency in Germany and Japan There were times in the 20th century when ceramics were used as an alternative currency in wartime Germany and Japan. ► Je Se-ri / Viewer from Seoul “I didn’t expect to see such variety of items from different time periods with ceramic images. It was very interesting.” ► ‘Commemorating Ceramics’ Exhibition, Gyeonggi Ceramic Museum (Until August 26) Consisting of stamps, bank notes and other commemorative items that feature ceramic images as a motif, the items being exhibited are from the personal collection of a ceramic historian who collected them in Korea and overseas. ► Kim Jin-yeong / Curator, Gyeonggi Ceramic Museum “Ceramics represent the traditions and life history of a region. Through the images of ceramics on the displayed stamps and notes, one can appreciate cultural the characteristics and traditions of the regions they came from…” This exhibition also features a children’s corner that aims to promote their interest in stamps and notes through experiences. Article 2. ‘New Gyeonggi Committee’ Website Opens (180703-1) [Anchor’s Headline] The gubernatorial transition committee for newly elected Gyeonggi Province Governor Lee Jae-myung (이재명) recently established a website for public suggestions on provincial policies. Within the first week of its opening, this website received more than 12,000 suggestions. This initiative is in line with the ‘direct democracy’ declared by the new governor as the top administrative objective and with a number of other initiatives already launched to elicit public participation. ► Gyeonggi Province Governor Lee Jae-myung (June 28) “The biggest and foremost duty of public officials is to reflect public opinions in administration since they are what they are only to make people’s lives better…” ► Website ‘New Gyeonggi Committee’ (www.newgg.org) Titled ‘New Gyeonggi Committee’, this gubernatorial transition committee website is open to anyone with administrative ideas for different fields or regions. ► 12,000+ Suggestions Gathered in One Week Public interest in this website has been phenomenal, with over 12,000 suggestions having been registered within a week of its opening. ► Eun Chan-ho, Lee Yun-jeong / Hwaseong City Resident “Since residents can voice their administrative opinions freely (through this website), provincial policies will now reflect more of what residents want…” ► Seo Yong-jun / Gunpo City Resident “It being an online channel itself has merit. There are limitations in organizing meetings and forums offline.” This website also features an administration hotline section for the public reporting of corruption and related damage. ► Public Participation in Administration to be Expanded It has also been reported that the Gyeonggi gubernatorial transition committee is considering the introduction of a petition tem similar to that of the central government, as well as a public legislation proposal tem. Article 3. Policy Changes by New Gyeonggi Administration (180702-2) [Anchor’s Headline] Following the administration changeover, there have been changes in Gyeonggi provincial policies including the handover of urban regeneration project approval authority from the governor to mayors. GTV examined some of these changes. ► Urban Regeneration Project Site, Bucheon City Urban regeneration projects previously required gubernatorial approval. ► Approval Authority Transferred from Governor to Mayors However, approval authority was handed over to the mayors of the cities, the owners of the projects, from July. This transfer will help expedite project implementation. ► Aging Diesel Vehicles to Be Banned in 17 Gyeonggi Cities Diesel-powered vehicles without diesel particulate reduction tems or those that fail to pass annual inspections will be banned in 17 cities of the province. Those who operate such vehicles in these cities will be fined up to KRW 2 million. ► Park Dae-geun / Deputy Director, Gyeonggi Province Traffic Environment Team “Automobiles are major sources of microdust. As part of microdust reduction policies, restrictions have been imposed on deteriorating diesel vehicles with capacities greater than 2.5 tons that were produced before 2005.” ► Compulsory Purchase of Bonds Exempted for Purchases of New Smaller Vehicles The compulsory purchase of regional development bonds, which is imposed for new automobile purchases, will be exempted until the end of this year for vehicles with engine displacements of less than 2,000 cubic centimeters and prices of less than KRW 50 million. ► Construction Payment Information System to Be Introduced A construction payment information tem will be introduced to promote transparency in construction expenditures. ► Payments by Contractors Monitored in Real Time (pay.gg.go.kr) This tem will be operated on a website through which payments by contractors can be checked in real time. ► Seo Jeong-in / Director, Gyeonggi Province Construction Policy Division “This tem will help encourage payments by contractors to their subcontractors and thus improve the relations between them.” Other changes include raising the age limits of children eligible for free influenza vaccines and those of single parent families eligible for free female sanitary items, as well as the expansion of the middle income bracket range. Article 4. Insect Farms in Gyeonggi Increase 15-fold in 7 Years (180703-2) [Anchor’s Headline] With public interest in insects as a food source rising, the number of insect farms in Gyeonggi Province has grown fifteen-fold over the past seven years. ► Insect Farm, Hwaseong City At this insect farm, farmers tend crickets and mealworms with care. These insects are supplied to the producers of feeds and nutritional supplements for pets. Established nineteen years ago, this farm has been struggling and began making a profit only five years ago. ► Kim Hyeon-suk / Insect Farmer “There are markets for pet feeds. Realizing business potential, many have shown interest in purchasing our crickets and starting their own cricket farms…” ► Gyeonggi Province Home to 500+ Insect Farms There are more than 500 insect farms in Gyeonggi Province. [CG] The number and size of these farms has been growing each year. Such increases are attributable to the growing recognition of insects as a food source. Although the size of the insect industry is expected to grow to KRW 500 billion by the year 2020, insect consumption by the general public still remains a challenge. ► Gyeonggi Province to Promote Insect Industry To address this issue, Gyeonggi Province has established a 5-year plan to promote the insect market, identify new insect resources, and develop insect products. ► Choi Ha-yeong / Deputy Director, Gyeonggi Agricultural Research and Extension Services Insect Technology Team “We plan to promote the insect industry as a potential future industry through market expansion. We will also endeavor to publicly promote recognition of insects as a food source so that people can accept insects more naturally.” Although the external growth of the insect industry and insect farming popularity is becoming evident, substantial growth still remains an issue to be resolved. Article 5. Gyeonggi’s Reemployment Education for Mature Adults (180704-1) [Anchor’s Headline] Gyeonggi Province has been operating reemployment education for mature adults. Held in the form of lectures, this education is receiving enthusiastic responses with each session being filled up long in advance. ► Gyeonggi Province 4050 Reemployment Education / Kangnam University This reemployment education classroom is filled to capacity with mature, gray-haired adults. In addition to 200 individuals who reserved their seats in advance, there are also those who applied for participation on site. Although extra chairs have been provided, there are still a few who were unable to secure a seat and have to attend the class sitting on the floor. Such enthusiasm reflects the pressing need for employment among middle-aged individuals. ► Jeon Jong-su (Aged 55) / 4050 Reemployment Education Participant “I need a job where I can work for at least twenty years. This lecture provided helpful guidance in finding employment.” ► 300+ Middle-aged Job Searchers Attended The reemployment education held at this location saw more than 300 participants in their forties and fifties. This is similar to a previous education session held at another location several days ago. ► 30 Education Sessions Planned until This Month Education will continue through a total of 30 sessions until the end of the month and will take place in 10 cities and counties of the province. ► Participants to Receive Additional Employment Support Participants will also be provided with additional employment support. ► Jeong Seong-chan / Director, Gyeonggi Province Employment Foundation Employment Growth Office “We will provide those planning for the second phase of their lives but who lack economic and social backgrounds with necessary support based on their experience and requirements by employers.” ► Applications: www.jobaba.net Applications for education are being received via the employment support website Jobaba (잡아바). Article 6. Gyeonggi Nurtures Young International Trade Specialists (180704-2) [Anchor’s Headline] Gyeonggi Province has been operating a trade specialist education program for youths. Graduates are also provided with employment support at SMEs that require qualified trade personnel with foreign language capabilities. ► Trade Specialist Education Program This trade specialist education is provided to job searchers in their twenties. In two months, 150 youths have applied for this education program. The program includes practical experience at trade fairs and internships at trading enterprises. This program is especially popular among those who have foreign language proficiency. ► Im Sang-wu / Trade Specialist Education Participant “I expect to gain a lot of experience that will help me find employment in my preferred field…” ► Jeong Eun-ji / Trade Specialist Education Participant “There is a growing interest in trading (among job searchers). After participating in this education program, I hope to be able to find a managerial job as a trade specialist.” Among graduates of last year’s program, 64 percent succeeded in finding employment at trading enterprises. ► Foreign Language Capabilities and Trade Knowledge Since graduates have both foreign language capabilities and knowledge in trading, they are highly sought after by trading enterprises. ► Jo Yun-jae / Director, Korea Trace Association Trading Education Office “There is high demand for those who have knowledge in trading as well as foreign language proficiency. SMEs will benefit from employing individuals who have received education in both while …” ► Personnel for Trading Enterprises, Job Opportunities for Youths Launched in 2016 by Gyeonggi Province, this education program has the dual purpose of providing SMEs with much needed trade specialists and providing youths with job opportunities. ► Park Geun-gyun / Deputy Director, Gyeonggi Province Export Strategy Team “This education program aims to alleviate employment mismatches by helping SMEs secure qualified trade specialists while creating job opportunities for youths.” This education program is followed by employment placement of graduates at SMEs. This program is also expected to have positive effects on improving the trade competitiveness of employers. Article 7. Gyeonggi Governor Lee Visits Sewol Ferry Disaster Memorial Classrooms (180705-1) [Anchor’s Headline] Gyeonggi Province Governor Lee Jae-myung (이재명) visited memorial classrooms for students who perished in the Sewol Ferry disaster and promised to create a safe and life-cherishing Gyeonggi Province. ► 4∙16 Memorial Classrooms, Ansan Reginal Office of Education (July 4) This visit had been planned as the first official act of Governor Lee, but was postponed due to a typhoon. During his visit, Governor Lee paid tribute to victims in each classroom where desks are adorned with articles left by the students. He also left a short note in the visitors’ book. [CG] In his note, Governor Lee promised to do his part in creating a safe and happy country. During his visit, Governor Lee also met with the families of the deceased and the Mayor of Ansan City. ► Jeon Myeon-seon / 4∙16 Family Committee Chairman “…so that families of the Sewol Ferry disaster victims, who are committed in their demands for an inquiry into the accident, can return to society. We won’t be able to do that on our own…” During this meeting, Governor Lee promised to provide support in the resolution of related issues. ► Gyeonggi Province Governor Lee Jae-myeong “I will remember the incident and help create a country in which people’s lives and safety are properly ensured and a Gyeonggi Province in which people’s lives and safety are accorded utmost respect.” A Gyeonggi Province spokesperson explained that Governor Lee’s statement was an affirmation to keep the promise he had written in the visitors’ book at the memorial classrooms. Thank you for joining us for this week’s edition of GTV We look forward to seeing you again next week.
EnglishNews | 2018.07.06
Greetings, everyone, and thank you for joining us for this week’s edition of GTV. I’m Don Valiant and this is the news from Gyeonggi Province this week. Article 1. Suwon Haenggung Urban Regeneration Plans Announced (180625-2) [Anchor’s Headline] The areas around Suwon Hwaseong (수원 화성), an historic fortress and World Cultural Heritage site, have been the subject of development through a local urban regeneration project. Recently, detailed project plans were finalized. ► Cultural Asset Protection Zone, Haenggung-dong, Suwon City Packed with decades-old tile-roofed houses around the fortress walls, these areas have been subject to development restrictions imposed on cultural asset protection zones. ► Hyeon Wan / Local Resident “Local residents have been unable to use and enjoy their own properties as they want. Naturally, the living environments in these areas have deteriorated…” ► Urban Restoration Plans In 2016, these areas were selected by the local government for an urban restoration project. The finalization of this project, to be completed by 2020 at a cost of KRW 218.5 billion, was realized as approval was granted for detailed plans by Gyeonggi Province. ► Creation of Tourism Town leveraging Local Characteristics This project aims to leverage local historical and cultural characteristics to create a tourism town. ► Choi Gyu-tae / Deputy Director, Gyeonggi Province Urban Regeneration Team “This project will enable these areas to become prosperous through resident involvement and an influx of tourists.” This project consists of 23 sub-projects including resident-proposed initiatives and joint projects with the central government. • Residential Environment Improvement • Cultural Asset Area Regeneration • Development of Alleys with Local Characteristics • Creation of a Traditional Korean House Village The project focuses on four development categories: residential environment improvement through repair, remodeling, or even complete reconstruction of old housing; the regeneration of areas with cultural assets; the development of backstreets as historical walkways; and the creation of a traditional Korean house village. Article 2. Online Virtual Reality Game Development Initiated in Gyeonggi (180626-3) [Anchor’s Headline] Gyeonggi Province launched a research team for the development of online virtual reality games. While virtual reality is being applied to games and movies, no online game that integrates such technology yet exists. However, we may be able to see the first tournaments of such games before the end of the year. ► G-HUB, Gwanggyo Business Center G-HUB, a Gyeonggi provincial institute, is a place where one can sample virtual reality games. Gaining popularity among game lovers, these games feature increasingly diverse equipment and contents. ► Gang Pil-seok / G-HUB Visitor from Incheon City “I am drawn to these games since I can feel as if I am really the character in the game who wields a sword or fires a rifle.” ► Development of New Online Game Contents Using Virtual Reality With assistance from professional gamers, this research team, the first of its kind in Korea, began work on the development of online games, also known as e-sports, that combine virtual reality technologies. ► Han Seung-yong / Research Team Leader “With e-sports markets growing extensively, there is a high potential for the virtual reality games to become part of them. Our objective is to develop such games which will lead the market when that time comes…” E-sports refers to online games in which players compete via computers or mobile devices. ► Gyeonggi Aims to Hold World’s First VRe-sports Tournament Gyeonggi Province aims to hold the world’s first online virtual reality game, or VRe-sports, tournament. ► Lee Jeong-hwa / Deputy Director, Gyeonggi Province Contents Policy Team “After analyzing the results and user responses, we plan to introduce VRe-sports business models by the end of the year.” With e-sports having been selected for inclusion as an official event in the Asian Games from 2022, the growth of the game industry is expected to be accelerated even further. Gyeonggi Province plans to introduce VRe-sports during a related game tournament slated for July. Article 3. Gyeonggi to Establish Namhansanseong Museum (180627-1) [Anchor’s Headline] Gyeonggi Province plans to establish a museum that showcases the history of Namhansanseong (남한산성), an ancient fortress and a World Cultural Heritage site, and has been collecting related relics. ► Namhansanseong Namhansanseong (남한산성) represents traumatic events in Korean history. ► Gasegumun (‘Records of Three Scholars’) These relics include a book about three scholars who opposed surrender to invaders from the Qing Dynasty of China and who were later uted. This book also contains the writings of successive kings. ► Yeojido (Late 18C Gyeonggi Map) A late 18th century map of Gyeonggi Province shows the names Gwangju (광주) and Namhan-san (남한산), which are still used today. There is also an identity tag for a nobleman who used to live within the fortress and a small notebook kept by an army officer of the fortress. ► 380 Namhansanseong-related Relics Collected To date, more than 380 relics have been collected by Gyeonggi Province and collection efforts will continue until the museum opens in 2022. ► Lee Yeong-ae / Namhansanseong World Cultural Heritage Center Antiquities Preservation Team Official “The purpose (of the museum) is to provide those who want to know more about Namhansanseong with necessary information and to play a role in making the site more valuable…” Gyeonggi Province also plans to collect more than 2,000 ceramic items, weapons and paintings for the museum through public purchases. Article 4. Big Data-based Drought Forecast System Planned in Gyeonggi (0625-1) [Anchor’s Headline] Gyeonggi Province announced its plan to develop Korea’s first drought forecasting tem utilizing big data. ► Rice Fields, Anseong City Long droughts often cause rice fields, which should be constantly immersed, to dry out, exposing cracked ground. Emergency groundwater pumps simply cannot supply enough water. ► Son Chang-gyu / Farmer, Anseong City “We fear drought most. Drought destroys all crops including rice and fruiting plants. Those who are lucky enough to have access to groundwater may be able to manage, but others simply have to give up any hope.” ► Drought Forecasting System In order to minimize drought damage that occurs almost every year, Gyeonggi Province plans to develop a drought forecasting tem that uses big data. ► Water Facility Information, Drought Damage Forecasts Using big data and weather information, this tem will provide information about available water facilities such as groundwater wells, reservoirs and water pumps as well as possible drought damage in specific regions. ► Park Jong-seo / Director, Gyeonggi Province Big Data Division “Since this tem operates on agricultural water-related data, it can be used by local offices to make decisions regarding anti-drought measures with locational priorities.” This tem will be able to help develop locally specific anti-drought measures such as the installation of water pipes and pumps as well as special crop management. ► Trial Operation Planned in 5 Cities Before expanding this forecasting service to its 31 cities and counties, Gyeonggi Province plans to initially operate the tem in 5 cities on a trial basis until the end of the year. Article 5. Crackdown on Ozone-related Air Pollutant Emissions in Gyeonggi (0625-3) [Anchor’s Headline] Gyeonggi Province began a crackdown on businesses that emit air pollutants, especially those that cause atmospheric ozone levels to increase. Ozone is highly oxidative, is harmful to breathe, and can damage vegetation. ► Industrial Waste Treatment Plant, Siheung City Large amounts of ash from incinerators at this industrial waste treatment plant flow into the open air and are blown into the atmosphere. There is no adequate facility to prevent ash from being blown away. [Sync] “Both ash deliveries and the collection tanks are exposed to the air. In that situation, ash is easily blown away by wind. You should take corrective actions immediately.” “I will.” ► Coating Factory, Siheung City At this coating factory, spray painting is underway with powdered paints. These paints contain volatile organic compounds that can react to produce ozone when diffused to the open air as seen here. ► Crackdown on Ozone-related Air Pollutant Emitting Facilities This crackdown targets 980 industrial sites that generate chemical air pollutants that can increase ozone levels in the air. Inspectors are aided by high-tech devices including drones. ► Yu Chung-ho / Gyeonggi Province Industrial Complex Environment Management Office “This crackdown is performed until August on industrial sites that generate large amounts of nitrogen oxide and volatile organic compounds that can react in the air to produce ozone.” ► Ozone Levels Increase in Summer The chemical reactions that produce ozone from substances such as nitrogen oxide and volatile organic compounds increase when air temperatures are high. Odorless and colorless, ozone can cause respiratory diseases as well as skin afflictions. Violators of related laws will be subject to administrative punishments while serious violations will be subject to further investigation by the special judicial police. Article 6. Gyeonggi’s Monsoon Measures in Full Effect (0626-1) [Anchor’s Headline] While the monsoon season is expected to continue through to next month, Gyeonggi Province is fully implementing measures to minimize damage from storms and floods. ► Multi-housing, Gwangmyeong City During the monsoon season last year, this multi-housing complex was flooded by rain water. Each household suffered significant property damage. ► Choi Eun-sim / Multi-housing Resident “Rainwater poured in through that hole. Although this threshold is high, water overflew it. There was so much water that we had to take turns bailing water out…” ► Gyeonggi Province Suffered Water Damage of KRW 2.7 Billion in 2017 More than 1,500 households suffered water damage totaling KRW 2.7 billion during the monsoon season last year in Gyeonggi Province. ► Gyeonggi Implements Storm & Flood Measures Declaring the period until the middle of October as a summer natural disaster period, Gyeonggi Province is implementing storm and flood measures that were prepared in advance. ► Frequent Petrol in Areas with High Fatality Risks Each area with a high fatality risk is assigned a dedicated official who will patrol as necessary and oversee disaster control in that area. Drainage pump stations were put into emergency operation mode while emergency shelters have been designated. ► Baek Seung-ju / Gyeonggi Province Disaster Safety Headquarters Disaster Response Team “We began operating the emergency response tem including the warning tem. We will do our utmost to minimize possible fatalities through continuous preventive patrols.” Eighty locations that are prone to flooding will be blocked immediately in the event of a localized downpour during the monsoon season. Article 7. Gyeonggi Locations Worth Visiting during ‘Patriots and Veterans’ Month’ (0627-2) [Anchor’s Headline] June is the month in which the Korean War began. It is also Patriots and Veterans’ Month. GTV examined memorial locations in Gyeonggi Province that are worth visiting. ► Imjingak Pyeonghwanuri Park [Sync – music] Sorrowful music greets visitors to Imjingak Nuri Peace Park. The music emanates from the memorial stone for those missing their hometowns in North Korea. The observatory offers views of villages in the north. ► Jeong Gyeong-cheol, Lee Jun-hyeok / Visitors from Seoul “This visit made me think about those who perished defending our country. I also saw a lot of historical relics and information. This visit also made me wish for peaceful national reunification even more.” ► Icheon National Cemetery The Icheon National Cemetery is home to persons of national merit who sacrificed their lives for the nation. Its Memorial Tower is flanked with letters and flowers from the loved ones of those resting here. ► Song Yeong-uk / Visitor from Seoul “It was meaningful to come here and think about those who perished for the nation. I believe that everyone should visit here and pay respect.” The memorial hall in the cemetery also houses wartime records. ► Kim Seon-nyeon / Docent, Icheon National Cemetery “When you enter the Icheon National Cemetery, you have a chance to celebrate the noble sacrifices of patriots by paying respect, and your patriotic spirit will be enhanced through exhibits and experiences.” ► National Memorial for Abductees during Korean War There is also a national memorial hall that was established in memory of those who were kidnapped to North Korea during the Korean War. Thank you for joining us for this week’s edition of GTV We look forward to seeing you again next week.
EnglishNews | 2018.06.29
Greetings, everyone, and thank you for joining us for this week’s edition of GTV. I’m Don Valiant and this is the news from Gyeonggi Province this week. Article 1. Gyeonggi’s Proposal for Utilization of Former US Military Sites (180619-3) [Anchor’s Headline] In a recent report, the Gyeonggi Research Institute proposed the utilization of former US military sites in northern provincial regions for local economic advancement through the development of these sites as exchange bases between South Korea and North Korea. ► Former US Military Base, Uijeongbu City There are 51 sites in Gyeonggi Province which have been returned by the US military. The closure of these sites, combined with defense-related development restrictions, has caused serious hardships for local businesses. Provincial development plans for these areas, which were established in 2008, have done little to revive the local economy. ► Kim Seong-il / Resident Near Former US Military Site “Since no change in properties is permitted, we can’t shift to new businesses even if we want to. In fact, we have been in such despair for so long that we don’t even know what we want now.” This proposal includes legislation that permits development in areas around the returned US military sites. ► Transformation of Returned US Military Sites into Inter-Korean Exchange Bases Asserting that the returned US military sites should be developed as inter-Korean exchange and reunification bases, this proposal identifies 22 locations with high potential near the DMZ. ► Central Government-led Development Plans Suggested The proposal further suggests that special organizations be launched by the central government to pursue these initiatives. ► Jang Yun-bae / Research & Planning Director, Gyeonggi Research Institute “In order to realize development as national projects, it is necessary to have special organizations in place; a special task force to oversee project development and a national corporation to undertake project implementation.” Among the returned US military sites, the former Camp Greaves has been developed for defense tourism while the former Camp Kyle is currently being developed as a northern Gyeonggi administration town. Article 2. Suwon Stadium Features Korea World Cup Matches (180619-1) [Anchor’s Headline] With a 33-day international soccer drama currently unfolding at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, the Suwon World Cup Stadium has opened to the public for the viewing of matches featuring the Korean national team. The first such match drew over 8,000 spectators. ► Suwon World Cup Stadium (June 18) It’s three hours before the match between Korea and Sweden begins and spectators have already begun to enter the stadium. ► Eom Il-yong, Eom Tae-yun / Spectators from Osan City “I hope that my son will experience morale boosting by viewing this World Cup match and join in supporting our national team.” Before the match, the Suwon World Cup Stadium was transformed into a festival site with pop music performances and red uniforms worn by fans. ► Jang Mun-bok / Member of ‘Outsider’, Gyeonggi Province Public Relations Ambassador “The buzz of excitement was amazing. I could feel the energy of the players as well as the energy of supporters…” Waving national flags and balloon sticks, and with others sounding horns, all fans in the stadium cheer for the Korean team in unison as if they were part of the team. [Sync] “Dae-han-min-kuk! Dae-han-min-kuk! (Korea! Korea!)” Throughout the game, fans filled the stadium with cheers, surging from their seats at every exciting moment. Unfortunately, the Korean team lost the match. ► Lee Sa-ra, Kim Byeong-seok / Spectator from Suwon City “They did their best. I am still proud of them. I hope that they will win the next match.” This World Cup viewing event was organized jointly by Gyeonggi Province and the Suwon World Cup Stadium. ► Choi Ho-jin / Deputy Director, Gyeonggi Province PR Contents Team “We organized the event with a variety of accompanying artistic and music performances.” Viewing of World Cup matches will continue on June 24 and June 27 when the Korean team plays against the Mexican and German teams. Article 3. Gyeonggi Begins Online Overseas Job Information Service (0619-3) [Anchor’s Headline] In Gyeonggi Province, an online overseas employment information service opened for those seeking jobs overseas. The information covered by this service includes job fairs, overseas job training and volunteer work. ► Working Overseas Preferred by 90% of Job Seekers According to a joint survey by the Korea Trade Association and an employment portal, nine out of ten job-searching youths in Korea are positive about working overseas if such jobs offer good working conditions and career development opportunities. However, finding jobs overseas is a challenging task. ► Kim Jeong-hun / College Student Seeking Employment “It is not easy (to get information). I’ve had to rely on personal advice from older graduates. It is difficult to prepare (for job applications) without knowing what the personnel requirements are and how to meet employers.” ► Gyeonggi Province Employment Foundation Opens Online Overseas Employment Information Service This online overseas employment information service was launched by the Gyeonggi Province Employment Foundation. ► Employment Support Platform, Jobaba (www.JOBaba.net) This service can be accessed via the online employment support platform Jobaba (잡아바), which is operated by the foundation. Information includes comprehensively structured coverage regarding overseas job vacancies and volunteer work as well as related employment education and support programs currently available. ► Kim Seon-yeong / Chief Official, Gyeonggi Province Employment Foundation Contents Management Team “Youths seeking overseas jobs are experiencing great difficulties finding necessary information. We help them to effectively prepare for employment by providing easy access to necessary information.” On the Jobaba (잡아바) website, overseas employment information can be found in the new Special Theme section. Article 4. Gyeonggi to Supply 42,000 Rental Housing Units This Year (180620-1) [Anchor’s Headline] Gyeonggi Province announced general housing plans that include the supply of 42,000 public rental housing units to families without homes this year. The tenants from low income brackets will also be entitled to expanded housing rental and repair support. The number of rental housing units to be supplied this year is approximately 1,000 units greater than last year. ► 29,000 New & 13,000 Existing Housing Units These housing units consist of 29,000 newly constructed units in publicly planned residential complexes for monthly rental and 13,000 existing units for purchase or lease. ► Kim Tae-su / Deputy Director, Gyeonggi Province Housing Policy Team “These rental housing supply plans were established based on how much we can accomplish through this year’s housing projects. These plans target those living without homes and those in low income brackets” ► 176,000 Households to Benefit This year’s provincial housing support targets 176,000 households, a 2.5 percent increase from last year. Among related budgets, housing payment support comprises the greatest portion. ► Average Monthly Rental Support: KRW 135,000 Housing payments include average monthly rental support of KRW 135,000 per household and housing repair support of up to KRW 10 million for those living in substandard homes. ► Rent Deposit Support Available to Living Cost Support Recipients Recipients of rent deposit support, which was introduced last year, have been expanded to include all households receiving living cost support. ► Housing Improvement Support for Individuals with Limited Capabilities Housing support also includes housing improvement support for more than 600 homes of individuals with limited capabilities including those with disabilities. In addition, Gyeonggi Province will work with residents at 190 aging small housing complexes and the central government to realize housing safety and stability in the province. Article 5. Mobile Trauma Counseling Launched for Gyeonggi Firefighters (180619-2) [Anchor’s Headline] Witnessing gruesome scenes on a daily basis, seven out of ten firefighters are known to be suffering from some degree of post-traumatic stress disorder. To help address such suffering, Gyeonggi Province launched the ‘119 Healing Car’ service, the first visiting trauma counseling service for firefighters in Korea. ► Choi Go-ya / Firefighter, Uijepongbu Fire Station Choi (최고야) has been tormented by memories of the grim experiences he has had while working as a firefighter over the past two years. However, he feels better after being visited by a 119 Healing Car and receiving psychological counseling. ► Choi Go-ya / Firefighter, 119 Healing Car Service Recipient “I sought help for my traumatic stress but didn’t get any better. However, they came to visit me and gave me much needed counseling…” ► Psychological Counseling and Health Checkups In addition to psychological counseling, the 119 Healing Car service also provides health checkups and a massage service. ► First Visiting Psychological Counseling Services for Firefighters in Korea Staffed by firefighters who have psychological counseling licenses, the 119 Healing Car, the first of its kind in Korea, began operation in Gyeonggi Province. ► Fire Stations and General Hospitals This mobile counseling service vehicle visits firefighters at fire stations and general hospitals. ► Heo Beom-seong / Chief Official, Gyeonggi Province Northern Fire & Disaster Headquarters Health & Safety Team “A large number of firefighters have PTSD. The 119 Healing Car will visit them and help them restore peace of mind and recover their mental health.” The 119 Healing Car service can even be extended to taking subject firefighters to healing programs offered at forest retreats. This mobile service will provide firefighters with effective mental healing and resting opportunities. Article 6. ‘Technical Schools of Life’ for Retirees in Gyeonggi Province (180620-2) [Anchor’s Headline] Gyeonggi Province has been operating education programs for adults who seek to start the second phase of their lives with new skills. Titled ‘Technical School of Life,’ these programs are popular among mature, retired individuals. ► Dog Grooming School, Seongnam City Most students at this dog grooming school are in their 50s and 60s. [Sync] “Help me!” (Mimicking Voice of Instructor) This school was opened recently by Gyeonggi Province for mature adults who aspire to become dog groomers, an increasingly popular profession. Preparing for their new lives in earnest, students intently hone their skills with scissors. ► Choi Ok-I (Aged 59) / Dog Grooming School Student from Yongin City “I am turning 60. That means I am at the beginning of the second act of my life. I hope that, through this training, I will be able to open a new business and make money.” ► Cooking School, Ansan University, Ansan City This cooking school is also filled with silver-haired men and women. Opened in a university classroom, this school is one of Gyeonggi Province’s Technical Schools of Life and offers free cooking classes in fusion cuisine using traditional Korean sauces. ► Choi Chung-gyu (Aged 62) / Fusion Cooking School Student from Siheung City “This school is wonderful because the cooking courses are free of charge and based primarily on practice. You can also receive business startup education and consultation at the end of the course.” ► Technical School of Life The Technical School of Life covers subjects that retirees can use for business startups or new employment. ► Approx. 700 Retirees Participate in Current School Term In the current school term, approximately 700 retirees are participating in a variety of technical training courses. ► Technical Courses Suitable for New Careers Education subjects range widely from wallpapering and carpentry to financial management, which are useful skills with which to start new careers. ► Choi Min-sik / Deputy Director, Gyeonggi Province Lifelong Education Support Team “Last year’s courses were primarily subjects for men such as wallpapering, electric work and tiling. However, courses are more diverse this year and include such subjects as dog grooming and side dish preparation.” Courses are currently being held at six locations and will be expanded next year. Each course offers weekday, weekend, and evening class options. Article 7. Gyeonggi to Expand Bus Seat Reservation System (180621-1) [Anchor’s Headline] In Gyeonggi Province, a bus seat reservation tem has been in operation on some inter-city bus and M-bus routes. From June, this tem will be expanded to more bus routes. ► Jeong Da-yan / College Student For Jeong (정다얀), a college student, commuting to school in Seoul by bus is no longer a formidable task. Every morning before he leaves for school, he reserves a seat on the bus he uses. ► Jeong Da-yan / Bus Seat Reservation System User “With many commuters using buses in the morning, I’ve often had to travel standing. However, since I began using the (bus seat reservation) tem, I am guaranteed a seat and no longer worry about being late for school.” ► Intercity Bus & M-Bus Seat Reservation System Introduced on limited inter-city bus and M-bus routes last year, the bus seat reservation tem enables users to reserve their seats on a bus on selected routes, at selected stops, and at selected times. This tem reduces the waiting time while dispersing bus users over a wider time range. ► System Expanded to 13 Routes The seat reservation tem, which has been operating on a trial basis, will now be expanded to 13 routes. [CG] Expansion will be implemented in phases starting with routes 8201 and M4101 on June 25 and on three more routes in July ► Kim Nam-su / Deputy Director, Gyeonggi Province Good Morning Bus Policy Team “The expansion of the bus seat reservation tem will help reduce inconvenience in bus use by reducing waiting time as well as the number of passengers who travel in opposite directions to secure seats.” The Gyeonggi Province bus seat reservation tem can be accessed via a mobile application or through the service website. Thank you for joining us for this week’s edition of GTV We look forward to seeing you again next week.
EnglishNews | 2018.06.21
Greetings, everyone, and thank you for joining us for this week’s edition of GTV. I’m Don Valiant and this is the news from Gyeonggi Province this week. Article 1. Farm Weddings Gaining Popularity in Gyeonggi Province (180611-2) [Anchor’s Headline] With more Korean couples now opting to have economical yet memorable wedding ceremonies, scenic farmland in Gyeonggi Province is being offered for such purposes. These farm wedding services have been realized through provincial support under the Farm Share Program. ► 20th Wedding Anniversary Party at Orchard, Yeonju City Today, this orchard was transformed into a venue for Mr. and Mrs. Lee’s 20th wedding anniversary party with a beautiful outdoor chandelier over a table and a few close relatives. This special family event began with the couple reading heartwarming letters to each other and a song performed by their son. ► Kim Su-jeong, Lee Cheol-jae / Farm Wedding Service Users “We wanted to spend our wedding anniversary in a simple but entertaining and relaxed setting. Here, we could do just that and had a wonderful and memorable time.” ► Farm Wedding Services Using Surplus Farmland Launched by Gyeonggi Province this year on a trial basis, the Farm Share Program, which is also in line with province’s shared economy policies, helps generate extra income for participating farmers through the combination of surplus farmland with cultural contents. ► Lee Tae-hyeop / Orchard Farmer, Farm Share Program Participant “Farmers often seek to diversify in food processing and services as well as in experiential programs when farming does not generate sustainable income. This program also helps farmers with agricultural products sales…” While providing beautiful settings for important personal events including weddings for urbanites, this orchard also offers free use of decorative items and a flower arrangement workshop, as well as attire necessary for the events. ► Han Tae-hui / Deputy Director, Gyeonggi Province New Growth Agriculture Team “The cultural needs of the public are satisfied by utilizing rural culture as well as the beauty of rural environments…” ► Applications: Farming Fund Website (http://farmingfund.co.kr) Applications for farm weddings are being received via the website of Farming Fund, a Farm Share Program coordinator. Article 2. Old Buildings in Gyeonggi Subject to Safety Inspections (180612-2) [Anchor’s Headline] Last month, a small old commercial building collapsed in Seoul. Investigators from police and fire agencies suspect that the deterioration of the building may have been the cause of collapse. Following this incident, Gyeonggi Province began safety inspections of aging buildings in the province. ► Multi-housing Units, Anyang City Constructed in 1980s, these two-story multi-housing structures received a safety grade of D in 2004, which means that they required immediate repair and reinforcement work for continued human habitation. Inspectors from the Gyeonggi Province Disaster & Safety Headquarters found a 0.1-millimeter wide crack that runs all the way from the floor to the ceiling in a staircase that leads to the second floor. [Sync] “This crack reduces tolerance and can lead to the collapse of the building.” Other residential buildings that received safety grade assessments of D exhibited similar defects. One building had a large gap around the entranceway as the cement wall around it has been eroded by rainwater. The fact that most aging buildings are small multi-housing structures without building management makes building maintenance non-existent. ► Local Resident “That building has been empty and deserted for a long time because there is no guarantee that it won’t collapse. No one knows when it will, do they?” ► Emergency Aging Building Safety Inspections The Gyeonggi Province Disaster & Safety Headquarters identified buildings at more serious risk among aging buildings in the province and began safety inspections of these buildings. Those buildings found to be unsafe will be subject to orders for remedial actions. ► Lee Sang-wuk / Chief Inspector, Gyeonggi Province Disaster & Safety Headquarters Mobile Inspection Team 1 “…when disaster risk factors are identified, we will ensure that such risk factors are eliminated through repair and reinforcement work before the arrival of the monsoon season…” In the meantime, Gyeonggi Province will seek ways in which to raise necessary funds through dialogues with the central and local governments. Article 3. Gyeonggi Institute Launches Free Rice Bakery Startup Education (180611-3) [Anchor’s Headline] The Gyeonggi Agricultural Research & Extension Services has developed recipes for rice cookies and breads and launched a free education program to share these techniques with those aspiring to open rice bakeries. ► Rice Bakery, Pyeongtaek City All the appetizing breads on display at this bakery have been made with rice. Rice breads are also ideal for breakfast. ► Ham Yeong-sun / Rice Bakery Customer from Hwaseong City “I have noticed differences between rice breads and wheat breads. To me, rice breads seem to be more easily digestible, so I eat them often as a substitute for steamed rice. My children like them, too.” Word spread quickly about the enjoyable texture, high fiber content and easy digestibility of rice breads. Within only 7 months of its opening, this bakery has had sales of over KRW 100 million and opened its third shop. ► Ra Hyeon-suk / Rice Bakery Proprietor “These breads were made with Chamdream Gyeonggi 5 rice developed by the Gyeonggi Agricultural Research and Extension Services. Since we only use the fine flour of fresh rice, the breads are fresh and easily digestible.” ► Rice Bakery Startup Education Rice bakery startup education is provided as part of the institute’s rice consumption promotion efforts. ► Baking Technique and Bakery Startup Education Provided Free of Charge The free 2-month education program covers rice baking techniques as well as bakery startups. ► Choi So-yeong / Deputy Director, Living Technology Team, GARES “…to promote rice consumption and help farmers increase income by increasing added value to rice, and to help create jobs through bakery business startups…” The Gyeonggi Agricultural Research and Extension Services encourages anyone interested in opening a rice bakery to participate in its education program. Article 4. Job Development Program for Individuals with Developmental Disorders (180612-1) [Anchor’s Headline] Gyeonggi Province has been operating a job development program for individuals with developmental disorders. This program consists of customized job training and employment placement at hospitals and welfare facilities. ► Yun Ji-ho / Former Job Development Program Participant Yun (윤지호), a former job development program participant with a 2nd-degree developmental disorder, now works at a general hospital maintaining personal aid equipment such as wheelchairs and strollers. ► Yun Ji-ho / Patient Self-transport Equipment Maintenance Worker “I enjoy coming to the hospital and doing assembling and cleaning work.” ► Personal Aid Maintenance Job Development Program Officially termed the Personal Aid Maintenance Job Development Program, this program helped Yun find employment. ► Customized Job Training for Individuals Aged 18 to 35 with Developmental Disorders In this program, which is available to individuals 18 to 35 years of age with developmental disorders, participants are provided with customized job training at work sites before being employed at personal aid equipment-related facilities. ► Personal Aid Maintenance Job Development Program Graduation (June 8) To date, 19 graduates have succeeded in finding employment since the program was introduced in 2016. ► Ham Jin-hyeong / Deputy Director, Gyeonggi Province Welfare and Employment Team “When individuals with disabilities reach adulthood, many welfare services become no longer available, causing them to face difficulties in living. The purpose of this program is to help such individuals gain independence through training for jobs that they can perform.” There are also other employment support programs currently being operated by Gyeonggi Province for individuals with disabilities including the Disabled Employment Support Program, the Care Worker Assistant Job Program and other vocational training programs. Article 5. Former US Military Camp near DMZ Opens for Cultural Activities (180614-3) [Anchor’s Headline] As if reflecting the mood of peace that recently developed on the Korean Peninsula, a former US military camp near the demilitarized zone was transformed into a venue for diverse cultural events. ► Camp Greaves DMZ Stop-for-Peace Street Performances (June 9) Since the departure of US military personnel in 2004, Camp Greaves has typified every image of a deserted site. However, it is now filled with bright-faced visitors who are enjoying a magic show. ► Choi Seon-eon / Magic Show Attendee “It was a noble experience to be able to enjoy performances in at a special place such as here near the DMZ. I hope that there will come a time when free cultural exchanges between the two Koreas are realized…” ► Cultural and Art Performance on Every Weekends until October A number of street artists will appear at Camp Greaves every weekend until October. Performances will take place at various locations within the camp and include Korean modern and classical music and dancing as well as street plays. ► GTV Reporter Kim Tae-hui “This is the only former US military installation above the Civilian Control Line that has been returned to Korea. This military camp, which used to be a symbol of military confrontation, has now been reborn as a site of cultural and artistic activities. A total of ten artistic teams have been selected to perform at the camp this year. ► Cho Jang-seok / Deputy Director, Gyeonggi Province DMZ Policy Team “We launched this program to utilize Camp Greaves as a place in which everyone can appreciate cultural performances. We will continue our efforts to stage different cultural programs at Camp Greaves.” ► Shuttle Bus Operation between Imjingak and Camp Greaves Every weekend during the entire performance period, a shuttle bus service will be available free of charge between Imjingak (임진각) and Camp Greaves to help more visitors access the camp. Article 6. Gyeonggi Lifelong Education Website Opens 10 Leisure Classes (0614-1) [Anchor’s Headline] G-Seek, the lifelong education website of Gyeonggi Province, recently opened a variety of new courses in leisure fields including guitar, fishing, calligraphy and even the game Go. GTV examined the details. With more than 340,000 subscribers, all G-Seek education courses are provided free of charge. ► Leisure Classes Open via Gyeonggi Lifelong Education Website, G-Seek A total of ten leisure subjects have been selected by Gyeonggi Province as recommended leisure studies. [Sync] “When you are finished playing, unwind the strings like this. Since the tension in the strings is equivalent to 70 kg of weight, you don’t want your guitar to keep bearing that stress unnecessarily.” ► ‘Guitar for Beginners’ If you want to be able to play at least one musical instrument, the ‘Guitar for Beginners’ course will guide you from the very beginning through to playing chords. Music courses also include music composition as well as hip-hop music that you can learn with J’Kyun (제이켠), a popular hip-hop musician. ► Outdoor Leisure Courses: Cycling, Fishing, Photography Among outdoor leisure subjects, a cycling course teaches detailed techniques while photography classes include instructions and practice. A fishing course is more popular among middle-aged men. ► Calligraphy, Drawing, Crochet, Go Indoor leisure classes include calligraphy, drawing, crochet and Go. ► Lee Sun-neum / Director, Gyeonggi Province Education Policy Division “With our life expectancy approaching 100 years, please do continue to study anything you want by joining our education programs which cover a wide range of subjects from foreign languages to leisure.” All that is required is membership, and then you can access any education course you like free of charge. Article 7. Gyeonggi Warns of Tick Bites Outdoors (180614-2) [Anchor’s Headline] There are an increasing number of reports about tick bites in Korea including a recent fatality. Since there is no vaccine or accepted treatment for tick bites, one should be careful to avoid ticks when outdoors. ► Hard Tic (Family Ixodidae) Among tick families, hard ticks are potential killers. They become active from April or May. ► Severe Febrile Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (SFTS) Ticks cause a viral disease known as SFTS. Symptoms include high fever and a decreased platelet level in one’s blood. To avoid ticks, one should avoid direct contact with bushes and grasses while engaging in outdoor activities. ► Lee Byeong-gwon / Suwon City Resident “Since both tick larvae and adults are harmful to us, I don’t sit on the lawn without a mat or …” ► Symptoms > Early Symptoms Similar to Common Cold: Coughing, Fever > Vomiting, Diarrhea, Hemorrhage Those affected will develop cold-like symptoms including coughing and a fever after a latent period of one to two weeks. Later symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea and hemorrhaging. Children and seniors who have low immunities are especially vulnerable to tick diseases. ► Kim Jeong-yeon M.D. / Infectious Disease Dep’t, Gyeonggi Provincial Medical Center Suwon Hospital “Fatalities are still high since we can only provide conservative treatment. Reported fatalities are higher among seniors with existing chronic diseases.” ► Tick Infections in Gyeonggi Province Increased after 2013 No tick infection case was reported in Gyeonggi Province in 2013. However, the number of cases has since been increasing rapidly, with 17 cases recorded last year. This year, the first related fatality in the province occurred in Yanpyeong (양평) County on June 8, one month earlier than last year. ► Cho Jeong-ok / Director, Gyeonggi Province Infectious Disease Management Division “This year, 3 cases were reported during the month of May. We have already had a fatality, and so we need to be extra alert.” The best way to prevent tick infections is to avoid being bitten by ticks. Minimize skin exposure when engaging in outdoor activities and wash clothes and mats immediately afterwards. Tick repellent spray may be helpful. If the location of a tick bite develops crust or suspicious changes, it is important to seek medical attention immediately. Thank you for joining us for this week’s edition of GTV We look forward to seeing you again next week.
EnglishNews | 2018.06.14
Greetings, everyone, and thank you for joining us for this week’s edition of GTV. I’m Don Valiant and this is the news from Gyeonggi Province this week. Article 1. Gyeonggi’s Job Search Cost Support Proves Effective (180604-1) [Anchor’s Headline] A job search cost support program launched a year ago for youths in Gyeonggi Province has since benefited more than 7,400 individuals. This program garnered a high satisfaction rating among its surveyed beneficiaries with approximately one third of them having succeeded in finding employment. ► Gye Yun-jin / Job Searcher, Guri City Since last month, Gye (계윤진), a 26-year-old college graduate, has been receiving job search cost support from Gyeonggi Province. This support enabled him to quit his temporary job and concentrate on preparing himself for job applications through such efforts as studying English. ► Gye Yun-jin / Gyeonggi Province Job Search Cost Support Recipient “Since I am now able to concentrate on preparing myself for pre-employment tests, I feel more confident that I will soon be able to find a job.” Jang (장하영), another job search cost support recipient, has actually succeeded in finding employment. He is especially satisfied with the one-on-one employment consultation services provided in tandem with this support. ► Jang Ha-yeong / Gyeonggi Province Job Search Cost Support Recipient “I have felt all along that I had someone on my side, guiding me, instead of struggling to do everything on my own.” Gyeonggi Province’s job search cost support program was launched in May last year. ► 7,400+ Youths Benefited This support program helps its beneficiaries begin job searching immediately without having to earn money for that purpose. In this regard, the program received a high satisfaction rating of 94 points out of 100 on average in a survey of support recipients. ► 32% of Support Recipients Succeed in Finding Employment Three out of every 10 support recipients have actually succeeded in finding employment to date. ► Song Eun-sil / Deputy Director, Gyeonggi Province Employment Mismatch Measures Team “The employment rate (of support recipients in Gyeonggi Province) is more than twice as high as that of other autonomous bodies. Such a high success rate can be attributed to the sense of comfort that the beneficiaries felt.” The job search cost support program of Gyeonggi Province is clearing the way for youths to join the workforce. Article 2. Gyeonggi to Introduce Community Bookshop Certification System (0605-1) [Anchor’s Headline] This year, Gyeonggi Province introduced the Community Bookshop certification tem so as to help private offline bookshops improve their competitiveness. These conventional bookshops have been losing ground to large franchise bookshops and online stores. ► Daedong Bookshop, Ansan City For the past thirty years, this café-style bookshop has enjoyed the patronage of local residents who came here to read books in a comfortable atmosphere. ► Je Ok-hwa / Ansan City Resident “I walk here from home as exercise. When I enter the shop and open a book, I feel eyes light up.” Also serving light refreshments, this bookshop is a popular destination among local community members. However, despite the added features that aim to attract customers and reflect its struggle to survive, the sales of this bookshop have dropped to half the level of only five years ago. ► Choi Chang-gyu / Proprietor, Daedong Bookshop “We simply can’t fight anymore. Unable to survive the competition individually, most private bookshops in local communities are bound to go extinct in the end.” ► Daedong Bookshop (June 4) Gyeonggi Province Community Bookshop Certification Plaque This bookshop recently received Community Bookshop certification. In addition to certification, Community Bookshops also receive additional benefits from Gyeonggi Province. ► Certified Community Bookshops Entitled to Priority Treatment in Provincial Book-related Projects These benefits are provided in the form of points that entitle them to priority treatment when they participate in provincial book-related promotional programs. ► Acting Gyeonggi Province Governor Lee Jae-yul “Bookshops play an important role in local communities. Gyeonggi Province will provide extensive support so as to promote local community bookshops.” Out of 183 bookshops that submitted certification applications, accounting for 66% of all private offline bookshops in the province, 169 were awarded certification. Article 3. 6 Northern Gyeonggi Railroad Projects to be Completed Soon (180605-2) [Anchor’s Headline] From next year until 2024, six current railroad construction projects in northern Gyeonggi Province are expected to see completion and open one after another as scheduled. ► Two Rail Lines to Open in 2019 Gyeongwon Line: Dongducheon - Yeoncheon Subway Line 4 Extension: Danggogae Station, Seoul – Jinjeop, Namyangju With these new rail lines, the railroad network in northern Gyeonggi regions will be significantly expanded. [Caption] The Gyeongwon (경원) Line section between Dongducheon (동두천) and Yeoncheon (연천) is expected to open next year after five years of construction work. Subway Line extension 4 to Namyangju (남양주) will also open during this time. [CG] The section between Goyang (고양) and Gimpo (김포) is expected to be completed in two years, while the extension of Subway Line 8 from Amsa-dong (암사동) in Seoul to Byeolnae-dong (별내동) in Namyangju (남양주) will open in 2022. ► Yu Tae-yeong / Seongnam City Resident “I often gave up traveling to certain destinations such as Ilsan for fear of heavy traffic. I think the traffic situation will get better (when these rail lines open).” ► GTX A Line between Paju and Seoul to Open in 2024 The work on GTX A Line between Paju (파주) and Seoul as well as on the line between Dobong-dong (도봉동) in Seoul and Yangju (양주) will soon commence with completion slated for 2024. ► Hong Ji-seon / Director General, Gyeonggi Province Railroad Bureau “We expect that traffic situation will improve significantly for both commuters and general travelers” When all six of these rail lines are completed, the average travel time between Seoul and northern Gyeonggi regions is expected to decrease by more than 20 minutes. Article 4. Abnormal Temperatures Cause Planting Confusion for Korean Farmers (180604-2) [Anchor’s Headline] This year, Korea saw a shorter spring and the early arrival of summer. Frequent climatic anomalies such as this are causing confusion among farmers regarding the timing of planting, which is especially important at this time of year. ► Kim Dae-sik / Rice Farmer, Ansan City Kim (김대식) is a veteran rice farmer with more than 40 years of experience. However, he planted rice five days earlier than usual, assuming that summer will arrive sooner this year when a heat wave occurred early in May ► Kim Dae-sik / Rice Farmer “I’ve been growing rice for more than 40 years. Since summer has been arriving sooner in recent years, we have become rushed and feel compelled to plant rice early.” Rice farmers like Kim are deeply concerned that they might have been too hasty. Accurate timing of planting is critical for the growth of rice as well as for its production quantity and quality. ► 98% of Gyeonggi Rice Farms Completed Planting by End of May Driven by such haste, planting was completed on 98 percent of rice farms in Gyeonggi Province by the end of May. However, a Gyeonggi provincial agricultural institute warns that the accurate timing of planting depends on regional locations and crop types. [CG] In Gyeonggi Province, depending on rice breeds, the best planting time fell between the middle of May and June 10. However, beans should now be sown without delay. ► Late Bean Planting Can Decrease Production If the sowing time is missed, beans may fail to fully ripen and the harvest will be significantly reduced. [CG] The best bean sowing period in Gyeonggi Province is from June 1 to 20. ► Choi Byeong-yeol / Crop Breeding Team, Gyeonggi Agricultural Research and Extension Services “Research results indicate that the best rice planting and bean sowing times fall later, not earlier, this year, within a period from middle of May to early June.” Farming schedule guidance is currently being provided by local agricultural technology centers. Article 5. Gyeonggi to Ensure Water Quality at Water Recreation Facilities (180605-3) [Anchor’s Headline] Gyeonggi Province plans to conduct intensive water quality inspections so as to protect the health of residents, especially children, who enjoy water parks and fountains. ► Pyeongchon Central Park Fountains like this one in a downtown park are crowded with children running through or even lying down under cool water sprays during the summer. ► Jeong He-in, Park Se-eun / Visitors from Gunpo City “Since temperatures rose suddenly, we have been coming here often with children. They love to play in the cool fountain.” However, chemicals and pathogens in landscaping water can come into contact with skin or enter the body through the mouth and nose. ► 360 Water Landscapes Exist in Gyeonggi Province There are more than 360 water recreation facilities in Gyeonggi Province alone. ► Entertainment Water Quality Inspections All these facilities, including private facilities, will be subject to water quality inspections. ► Comprehensive Water Quality to Be Examined Inspections of water quality – including acidity, clarity and residual chlorine – will be performed on an on-going basis until August in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment and local governments. ► Beom Yeong-hyu / Chief Official, Regional Management Team, Gyeonggi Province Water Source Headquarters “The purpose of these inspections is to ensure that children can play at water recreation facilities safely and to prevent facility-related accidents in advance.” Those facilities with floating objects will be directed to undertake cleanups while those in violation of water quality standards will receive fines as well as operation suspensions and orders for remedial actions. Article 6. Free Public Water Parks Open Early in Gyeonggi Province (180607-2) [Anchor’s Headline] A number of free public water parks operated by local governments opened early in Gyeonggi Province. Located primarily in city centers, these water parks are popular summer destinations close to homes. ► Water Park at Yakdaeul Sports Park, Namyangju City This water park in downtown Namyangju (남양주) City offers a wonderful oasis from the heat during the summer. It features a complex fountain with jets of water that dance to music as well as an artificial waterfall under which families enjoy bathing. ► Kim Seong-jin, Kim Ji-a, Kim Ji-u / Local Family “I came here with my children. This water park – and its water – is very clean and features a variety of facilities. Our children have a wonderful time playing at these facilities.” This year, this water park opened almost one month earlier than in previous years. ► Open 10:30 am - 5:00 pm on Weekdays (Except Mondays) This water park is open from 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. on weekdays except Mondays. ► Water Park at Nakyang Mulsarang Park, Uijeongbu City Also located in a city center, this water park features a variety of water entertainment facilities including a water slide. It is especially popular among local children who come in groups. ► Le El-la, Lee Song-I / Local Children “We had great fun on the water slide.” ► 15 Water Recreation Facilities Offering 15 different water recreation facilities, this water park is operated by Uijeongbu (의정부) City. It will operate until August. ► Open 10 am - 5 pm on Weekdays This admission-free water park operates from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on weekdays. ► Han Yong-min / Uijeongbu City Water Quality Management Team Official “The water park in Nakyang Mulsarang Park is operated by Uijeongbu City admission free. Children and adults are welcome here to have lots of fun and enjoy a refreshing day.” There are also 22 other publicly operated, admission-free water parks in Gyeonggi Province that opened on June 9. Article 7. Gyeonggi Shaman Dance Designated as Intangible Cultural Asset (180607-1) [Anchor’s Headline] Recently, a shamanistic ritual dance for peace, titled ‘Sinawi (시나위)’ Dance, was designated as a Gyeonggi Provincial Intangible Cultural Asset. ► Gyeonggi Dodangut Sinawi Dance The Sinawi (시나위) Dance is a shamanistic dance performed at rituals that took place in the villages to invoke good fortune. A legacy of Gyeonggi Province, this dance consists of seven component dances. ► Bujeongnori Dance The first is performed by a dancer who wears a red hat and frightens evil spirits away using a fan and bells. ► Dosalpuri Dance The last dance is an exorcism performed by a group of dancers holding long scarves. The Sinawi (시나위) Dance has a characteristic style unique to Gyeonggi Province. ► Lee Jeong-hui / Head of Gyeonggi Dodanggut Sinawi Dance Successor Organization “The rhythm of this shamanistic dance induces a spiritual state among the dancers. Thus it is recognized as a shamanistic dance even to the eyes of ordinary people. That is why this dance is very difficult to perform…” ► Gyeonggi Provincial Intangible Cultural Asset #64 The successor of the Sinawi (시나위) Dance was also officially assigned to a traditional dance preservation organization. ► Oh Who-seok / Director General, Gyeonggi Province Culture, Sports & Tourism Bureau “Gyeonggi Provincial Intangible Cultural Asset designation of this dance was based on the excellence with which it conveys the tradition, history, local culture and art of Gyeonggi Province.” With this addition, Gyeonggi Province now has 68 intangible cultural assets. Thank you for joining us for this week’s edition of GTV We look forward to seeing you again next week.
EnglishNews | 2018.06.07
Greetings, everyone, and thank you for joining us for this week’s edition of GTV. I’m Don Valiant and this is the news from Gyeonggi Province this week. Article 1. Gyeonggi’s Rural Relocation Training Helps Country Life Seekers (180529-2) [Anchor’s Headline] One out of every three people who sought a rural life and received relocation training at a Gyeonggi provincial institute has actually relocated to rural communities. ► Hong Seung-han / Yangpyeong City Resident After receiving this training, Hong (홍승한), who had been a city dweller his entire life, chose a village in Yangpyeong (양평) County for his new rural life. He is optimistic as he now waits for the first harvest from the blueberry trees that he planted on a hillside. ► Hong Seung-han / Graduate of Gyeonggi Province Rural Relocation Training “It’s better to face challenges head on than to keep thinking. This realization led me to decide to make the move no matter what.” ► 30% of Rural Relocation Trainees Relocate to Rural Areas It was revealed that approximately 30 percent of these trainees have actually left their urban lives and made new homes in rural areas. [CG] More than half of these individuals are running vegetable farms or orchards, with twice as many males as females relocating. [CG] Gyeonggi Province was the most favored destination for relocation, followed by South Cheolla (전라) Province and South Chungcheong (충청) Province. ► Park yang-eun / Agricultural Education Team, Gyeonggi Agricultural Research & Extension Services “This training is not limited to education, but also expands to linking with farmhouses and additional support for successful rural settlement.” Among those who have not yet relocated to rural areas, 42 percent have stated that they are still preparing and plan to do so within two or three years. Article 2. Gyeonggi Promotes Small Business Franchising (180530-2) [Anchor’s Headline] Gyeonggi Province recently launched a franchising promotion program for small businesses and social economy enterprises. Taking advantage of the marketing convenience of franchises, these businesses will be organized as a combination of a franchise and cooperative. ► Franchise Restaurant, Suwon City Within six month of its opening, this franchise barbeque restaurant has achieved stable customer numbers and monthly sales. Such success is primarily due to its affiliation to a franchise cooperative that enables it to purchase quality meat at low prices. ► Lee Yong-ae / Proprietor, Barbeque Restaurant “We can secure quality meat at minimum costs, which enables us to serve our customers better with good meat and low prices…” Since franchise affiliates are also members of their cooperative, proprietors of the franchise businesses have a say in the management of the franchise cooperative, share central office profits and knowhow, and reduce operation costs. ► Jeong Chang-yun / Chairman, Franchise Cooperative “Year-end dividend amounts are determined by annual sales. This structure generates more profit as it is utilized more and creates a virtuous circle through competition.” Jeong’s statement provides a viable deion of a franchise cooperative. ► Combination of Franchise and Cooperative for Small Businesses and Social Economy Enterprises Gyeonggi Province plans to promote the franchise cooperatives initially among small businesses and social economy enterprises in the fields of sterilization and disease prevention as well as interior design and remodeling. ► Gwon Se-jin / Director, Gyeonggi Province Ddabok Community Support Center “The business activities of social economy enterprises and small businesses can be expanded through joint purchases, joint brand development, sustainability realization, and strengthened competitivity …” Based on an analysis of the results, Gyeonggi Province plans to expand the program to other business fields. ► Enquires and Applications: Ddabok Community Support Center Webpage (www.ddabok.or.kr) Enquiries and applications can be directed to the Gyeonggi Province Ddabok (따복) Community Support Center website. Article 3. 119 Call Abuse Subject to Service Denial or Heavy Fines (0531-1) [Anchor’s Headline] A 119 caller who had been locked out of his home and demanded emergency services unlock his door while using abusive language and falsely claiming that his baby was alone inside was fined KRW 1 million. ► Gyeonggi Province General Disaster Control Center The officer who received the early morning call, which was made last month, denied the service since it was not an emergency. However, this individual called the 119 emergency number 11 times, even using different cell phones. [Sync] “… because I am locked out and I have a baby inside home” “Is there nobody home except a baby?” “Yes” “You mean you left home leaving the baby alone?” “It’s just that I locked the door using a wrong passcode and now I can’t open it…” After 40 minutes of pleading with the officer, this person began to use profanity. [Sync] “How dare you xxx talk like that to me.” The rescuers who finally arrived found that it was a false emergency. ► KRW 1 Million Penalty Charged This 119 call abuser was fined KRW 1 million according to rescue and relief laws. This was the first fine imposed based on the mobilization criteria for life and safety. ► Emergency Service Mobilization Criteria for Life & Safety In Gyeonggi Province, the related criteria have been applied since March at three levels: emergency, potential emergency and non-emergency. ► Emergency Service Mobilization Reduced by 24% As a result, the number of life and safety service mobilization cases has been reduced by 24 percent. ► Kim In-gyeom / Vice Chief, Response & Rescue Team, Gyeonggi Province Disaster & Safety Headquarters “The implementation of the mobilization criteria for life and safety will help emergency services mobilize swiftly for real emergency sites and protect more lives and property.” Gyeonggi Province will improve emergency response capabilities while responding to non-emergency service requests using volunteer fire squads. Article 4. Gyeonggi to Nurture Docents for Documentary Festival (180531-3) [Anchor’s Headline] For the first time in Korea, Gyeonggi Province plans to train documentary docents. Also referred to as ‘docu docents’, these trainees will work as documentary guides for visitors to the DMZ International Documentary Festival organized by Gyeonggi Province. ► Documentary Screening at Duwon Technical University Paju Campus At a university theater, a documentary docent provides viewers with a brief explanation about the documentary to be screened as well as viewing points [Sync] “This documentary features North Korean defectors. However, the conflicts and ideological differences between the two Koreas are not in its foreground…” The introduction by the docent is followed by a screening of ‘Old Marine Boy’, the opening documentary at last year’s DMZ International Documentary Festival. Viewers later commented that this explanation helped them better appreciate the film. ► Go Eun-hye / Viewer at DMZ International Documentary Festival “It helped me concentrate on the film and better understand what the documentary conveys, which led me to better appreciate the film in general.” Docents are individuals who typically lead guided tours of museums and art galleries. The documentary docents introduced by Gyeonggi Province are the first of their kind in Korea. ► Docu Docent Docu docent services will draw more interest from viewers and help them better understand the documentaries. ► Seo Yong-wu / Executive Secretary, DMZ International Documentary Festival “We believe that docu docents will be helpful for those who seek to appreciate documentaries from a more intellectual perspective and that their services will help promote documentaries.” Docu docent training will begin in June. The first docu docents will appear at the DMZ International Documentary Festival that opens in September. Article 5. Gyeonggi Launches Heat Wave Measures (180529-1) [Anchor’s Headline] With temperatures rapidly rising, Gyeonggi Province has prepared and begun implementing heat wave measures. The implementation of these measures will continue until September [CG] The highest temperature in Gyeonggi Province in May was 30 degrees Celsius, 3 degrees higher than average. ► Senior welfare Center, Gwacheon City The air conditioning tem at this senior welfare center has already begun operating. ► Park Chun-geum (Aged 82) / Senior Welfare Center User, Gwacheon City “It’s already too hot to stay under the sun without risking heat stroke. Heat stroke can cause us to collapse, which is also dangerous.” The heat wave peak is expected to occur from late July until the middle of August this year. ► Gyeonggi Province Heat Wave Measure Gyeonggi Province has prepared comprehensive heat wave measures for implementation until September. ▶ 7,000 Heat Shelters More than 6,900 heat shelters with air conditioning tems will operate at various facilities including welfare centers and banks. ▶ 11,000+ Heat Wave Disaster Aides More than 11,000 heat wave disaster aides including senior assistants and nurses began visiting individuals in need of help during heat waves. ▶ 200+ Cool & Call Ambulances For the timely relief of hyperthermia patients, more than 200 Cool & Call Ambulances with emergency body temperature-reducing equipment will be mobilized. ► Seong Sang-hyeon / Natural Disaster Response Team Official, Gyeonggi Province Disaster & Safety Headquarters “The average summer temperatures have been rising continuously, causing the frequency and intensity of heat waves to increase. Gyeonggi Province has prepared measures to respond to heat waves and alleviate related damage.” ► Cool & Call Ambulances On Call at 119 The Cool & Call ambulances can be summoned for hyperthermia patients by calling 119 emergency services. Article 6. Pot Hole Reporting and Repair Time to Improve in Gyeonggi (180530-1) [Anchor’s Headline] Pot holes, which exist on roads in various sizes and shapes, can be dangerous for drivers and vehicles. With the installation of a real-time pot hole reporting tem, pot hole reporting and repair will become much quicker in Gyeonggi Province. ► Road Surface, Uijeongbu City Some vehicles on a busy road suddenly rattle when they pass a certain spot in the middle of the road. The culprit is a pot hole that is not easily seen by drivers. ► GTV Reporter Gu Yeong-seul “Deep pot holes such as this one can damage vehicles and also cause road accidents.” [CG] Last year, more than 400 cases of pot hole-related vehicle damage occurred in Gyeonggi Province, a more than 100-case increase over the previous year. ► Road Surface Damage Reporting and Repairing Time to Improve This new tem, which includes reporting by taxi drivers, will improve pot hole reporting and repair time in Gyeonggi Province. ► Park Mi-suk / Taxi Driver, Good Morning Gyeonggi Road Monitoring Corps “I have experienced my car being damaged (by pot holes). I can now help other drivers prevent accidents and …” Part of the tem is a group of taxi drivers who will monitor pot holes. ► Real-time Reporting by Good Morning Gyeonggi Road Monitoring Corps Titled Good Morning Gyeonggi Road Monitoring Corps, these drivers will now be able to report pot holes via a real-time reporting tem. ► Real-time Road Surface Damage Reporting Using Text Messages Through this tem, the details of road surface damage are reported to related officials via text messages. This method reduces report processing time, which currently takes three days. ► Yang Yeong-hun / Deputy Director, Gyeonggi Province Pavement Management Task Force “Road surface damage such as pot holes must be repaired quickly. This new tem will enable repair work to be performed in much shorter period time.” Gyeonggi Province will expand the coverage of Good Morning Gyeonggi Road Monitoring Corps to 20 cities and counties this year and to the entire province by next year. Article 7. Gyeonggi Begins Hygiene and Safety Inspections of Taxis (180531-2) [Anchor’s Headline] Gyeonggi Province began hygiene and safety inspections of all taxis including company taxis and privately operated taxis. Those found in violation of related laws will be subject to prescribed punishments. ► Taxi Stop, Suwon City This taxi stop is busy with people getting out of taxis and those waiting in line for their taxis to arrive. ► Bisan 3-dong, Anyang City At this taxi stop, a team of officials from Gyeonggi Province, local governments and the Taxi Cooperative discover that the hygiene and safety conditions of a large number of taxis are alarmingly poor. [Sync] “The emergency lamps must be kept off to prevent misjudgments by other drivers. If they are kept on, we will give the taxi driver an order to take a corrective action.” ► Interiors and Hygiene Inspected Inspections will focus on the interiors and hygiene of taxis including torn seat covers, dust, private items that occupy the interiors, and other items that may jeopardize the health of passengers. ► All Taxis in Gyeonggi Province to be Subject to Inspection Inspections will be performed on all taxis in the province over a four-month period until August. Those taxis drivers that refuse inspections will be subject to fines and suspension of their taxi licenses. ► Hwang Jae-hun / Deputy Director, Gyeonggi Province Taxi Service Support Team “We are performing these inspections so as to make taxi rides safe and clean for taxi users. I hope that these inspections will inspire taxi drivers to become more polite to passengers, to keep interiors clean and to drive the taxis more safely.” Taxi drivers who are found to have violated important hygiene and safety requirements will be subject to administrative punishments. Thank you for joining us for this week’s edition of GTV. We look forward to seeing you again next week.
EnglishNews | 2018.06.01
Greetings, everyone, and thank you for joining us for this week’s edition of GTV. I’m Don Valiant and this is the news from Gyeonggi Province this week. Article 1. Open Cultural Arena Opens at Gyeonggi’s Cultural Center (180521-2) [Anchor’s Headline] A new cultural activity space available free of charge to the public recently opened at the Gyeonggi Sangsang Campus, a provincial creative cultural center located on a former campus of Seoul National University. ► Gyeonggi Sangsang Campus M3 Today, this place is a venue for Korean traditional music performances including a relay of gayageum (가야금) performances by different musicians. The gayageum is a Korean traditional string instrument with unique, beautiful tones. ► Ha Byeong-won / Spectator from Suwon City “It gave the audience an opportunity to appreciate Korean classical music presented in a different way and in a difference space than usual, as if it was an experimental event.” This 2-story cultural facility, named ‘M3’, was established on the former College of Agriculture & Life Science campus of Seoul National University. ► Open Cultural Arena Also referred to as an ‘open cultural arena’, M3 is available for free use by artists and offers free admission to the public ► Park Gyeong-so / Gayageum Player "This place enables me to discover new ideas through experiments and experiences. It is like a free escape route…” This site itself is an experimental space that can become a gallery or a concert hall depending on who its users are. ► Bae Nam-wu / Project manager, Gyeonggi Cultural Foundation “This place is freely available for use in any way you like. Users can create their own contents here…” M3 will be available for a variety of cultural activities including exhibitions and performances free of charge. Detailed information can be obtained from the Gyeonggi Sangsang Campus website. Article 2. Improper Hospital Waste Disposal Exposed in Gyeonggi (180521-1) [Anchor’s Headline] Recently, the Gyeonggi Province Special Judicial Police uncovered hospitals that did not observe proper disposal procedures for medical waste such as used syringes and soiled diapers that can be tainted with infectious pathogens. ► Animal Hospital, Gwangmyeong City At this animal hospital, an endless array of medical waste items such as bloodstained gauze, medical scissors, and syringes were found in pay-as-you-throw trash bags. [Sync] “Have pay-as-you-throw trash bags been used (for medical waste) continuously for the past two years here?” “As far as know, yes.” ► Animal Hospital, Hwaseong City At another animal hospital, the pay-as-you-throw trash bags, which are for ordinary trash, contained blood-soaked cotton, fluid tubes, and syringes filled with bloody discharge haphazardly mixed with ordinary trash. ► Convalescence Hospital, Yangju City A similar situation was observed at convalescence hospitals such as this one which had disposed of a large quantity of soiled diapers using pay-as-you-throw trash bags. [Sync] “You said these disposable diapers had been used by patients?” “Yes, I did.” ► Large Number of Waste Control Law Violators Uncovered in Gyeonggi These hospitals are among a large number of such facilities in Gyeonggi Province that have recently been exposed in violation of waste control laws. ► 84 Convalescence Hospitals and Animal Hospitals A total of 84 convalescence hospitals and animal hospitals were apprehended for failing to observe proper medical waste disposal processes. ► Cha Hyeon-wu / Director, Uijeongbu Center, Gyeonggi Province Special Judicial Police “Moral laxity driven by the need to reduce medical waste disposal costs and a lack of understanding of proper medical waste disposal procedures and control standards have caused…” Of those apprehended, 27 will be subject to criminal charges and the rest will receive administrative punishments. Article 3. Hangul Exhibition at Yeoju International Life Ceramics Museum (0523-3) [Anchor’s Headline] This year marks the 600th anniversary of the coronation of King Sejong (세종) of the Joseon (조선) Dynasty, the inventor of the Korean alphabet known as Hangeul (한글). To commemorate the occasion, a Hangeul (한글) exhibition opened at the Yeoju (여주) International Life Ceramics Museum. ► Yeoju International Life Ceramics Museum (Until December 31) ‘Hangeul, a New Perspective’ Exhibition Hangeul is regarded as being exemplary both in its forms and in the application of its modified forms. Such manifestations can now be appreciated in ceramic art. ► Hangeul Espresso by Kim Sam-hyeon The consonants of Hangeul make an interesting ornamental pattern on the handle of this coffee cup. ► White Ceramic with Overlapping Inions by Jeon Seong-geun This white ceramic artwork bears overlapping Hangeul inions that can be used as a word search puzzle or appreciated as geometric art. ► Park Gyeong-ok / Viewer from Gwangju City “At first, they seemed like traditional patterns. However, when I found that they were Hangeul, I was impressed by the versatility of our written language.” Hangeul is also used by designers to form patterns in fashion as well as in furniture found in our daily lives. ► ‘Hangeul, a New Perspective’ Exhibition Taking place in Yeoju (여주) City, the site of the royal tomb of King Sejong (세종), this Hangeul exhibition features dozens of art pieces created by nine artists who combined handicrafts, design and modern art with Hangeul. ► Kim Gwang-rae / Chief Official, Yeoju Ceramic World Team, Korea Ceramic Foundation “This exhibition conveys that Hangeul is not simply a means of communication but can also be used as a visual material with ample possibilities and emotional expressions” This exhibition is accompanied with a variety of entertaining Hangeul-related hands-on programs for visitors. Article 4. Gyeonggi Tourism Organization’s 10 Recommended Destinations (180524-2) [Anchor’s Headline] The Gyeonggi Tourism Organization announced this year’s 10 recommended tourist destinations in Gyeonggi Province. ► Anseong Farm Land Anseong (안성) Farm Land in Anseong City offers a variety of livestock farming experiences as well as entertaining programs. During an animal parade, visitors have great fun watching ducks, sheep and horses race in their own fashion. Entertaining programs include various experiential opportunities such as animal feeding and horseback riding. The green waves of a large rye field provide another spectacle to enjoy. ► Park Jong-hun / Visitor from Jinju City, South Gyeongsang Province “This place has nice walkways good for strolling with my children. They love animal feeding more than anything.” ► Uiwang Rail Park The Uiwang (의왕) rail park with a scenic lake in the background features a variety of leisure facilities including a zipline upon which users can glide as well as rail bikes that run around the lake. ► Gil Min-a / Visitor from Yongin City “It is nice to come out here away from the concrete jungle for a change. This place is not even far from where I live.” ► Gimpo Ara Marina, Gimpo City (May 24 – 27) 2018 Korea International Boat Show From May 24 to 27, the Korea International Boat Show took place at Gimpo (김포) Ara Marina. Visitors to this event could experience a large variety of marine leisure sports. Other tourist destinations recommended by the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization include an exhibition held to commemorate a millennium of the name Gyeonggi, the Jeongok (전곡) prehistoric site, and a cultural forest garden in Paju (파주) City. ► Park Dae-dong / Chief Official, Domestic Marketing Team, Gyeonggi Tourism Organization “We selected (these sites) based on an assessment of their local characteristics, marketability and tourism potential. You can experience the forests, nature, history and culture of Gyeonggi Province at these sites.” ► Gyeonggi Tourism Organization (www.ggtour.or.kr) Detailed information about this year’s recommended tourist destinations in Gyeonggi Province can be obtained from the website of the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization. Article 5. Blockchain Education Facility Established in Gyeonggi (180524-1) [Anchor’s Headline] Korea’s first education institute specializing in blockchain, a secure record management technology, was established in Gyeonggi Province. There was previously no facility that offered theoretical or practical education about blockchain technology, which is likened to a second semiconductor or internet revolution. ► Blockchain Campus, Gyeonggi Creative Economy Innovation Center, Seongnam City Established in the Gyeonggi Creative Economy Innovation Center in Pangyo (판교) of Seongnam (성남) City, this institute, titled Blockchain Campus, will provide specialist and business startup education in blockchain technology. [Sync] “We talk about things like machine-running, clouds and IoT as the core technologies of the fourth industrial revolution. However, blockchain can be used as the platform for these technologies.” The current 40 trainees of the Blockchain Campus were selected via a competition rate of more than ten-to-one. They consist of youths who aspire to start businesses using blockchain platforms as well as public sector employees. ► Lim Jae-wu / Blockchain Campus Student (University Student) “I personally wish to open a business that specializes in solving problems in the finance field.” ► Jeopn Ho-in / Blockchain Campus Student (Company Employee) “The biggest advantage (of attending the Blockchain Campus) is that we can develop various applications ourselves here, an opportunity that no other education institute could offer to date. This is the first school to offer such program and I hope more such schools will be established…” ► Beginner Course, Intensive Course, Specialist Education Courses I & II There are four education courses, each lasting for four weeks. They include: a beginner course on understanding blockchain technology; an intensive course on basic development; and specialist courses on the development and distribution of blockchain applications. ► Kim Min-ho / Director, Convergence Security Support Center, Advanced Institutes of Convergence Technology “The objectives (of the Blockchain Campus) are to nurture teachers, support business startups, help those supporting the industry, and enable Gyeonggi Province to become a leader of the blockchain industry in Korea.” Through the Blockchain Campus, Gyeonggi Province plans to nurture those who will lead domestic and international blockchain markets while also promoting business startups and job creation in this field. Article 6. Hand Axe Art Exhibition Held at Prehistory Museum in Gyeonggi (180523-2) [Anchor’s Headline] An art exhibition with the combined themes of hand axes and the Gyeonggi Millennium is being held in Yoncheon (연천) County of Gyeonggi Province. Yoncheon (연천) County is where prehistoric hand axes were found for the first time in East Asia. ► Cosmos-Archeological Chart, ‘Yogncheon Centennial’ by Lim Geun-wu This Gyeonggi Province map is dotted with hand axe images surrounded by animals and primitive humans as well as modern humans and flowering trees, as if ancient and modern lives coexist in harmony in Gyeonggi Province. ► Cosmos-Archeological Chart by Lim Geun-wu The two figures portrayed in this art piece are the artist and Lucy, the name given to the remains of one of the earliest humans discovered by scientists. Above their heads is a peach tree in full bloom. This artwork depicts the coexistence of modern and ancient times in Gyeonggi Province. ► Han Jae-han, Han yeong-jun / Viewers from Seongnam City “We learned about hand axes and the evolution of humans while looking the displayed pieces. It was a meaningful time for us to learn more about the history (of Gyeonggi Province).” ► Jeongok Prehistory Museum (Until August 26) ‘Gyeonggi Millennium X Hand Axes 1000’ Exhibition This art exhibition, titled ‘Gyeonggi Millennium - Hand Axes 1000’, was organized under the combined themes of the millennium of the name Gyeonggi and the hand axes discovered in the province. The venue of the exhibition is Jeongok, a site at which hand axes have been discovered. ► Millennium in the Past, Millennium in the Future This exhibition consists of seven sections including one that features viewer participation projects. ► Sim Gyeong-bo / Curator, Jeongok Prehistory Museum “Hand axes were high-tech tools for ancient humans. They are also beautiful to the eyes of modern viewers. This exhibition showcases hand axes as perceived by ancient and modern humans.” The ‘Gyeonggi Millennium - Hand Axes 1000’ exhibition, which presents hand axes as well as the Gyeonggi Millennium, will run until August 26. Article 7. Rainwater Used for Rooftop Vegetable Gardens (180524-3) [Anchor’s Headline] There are an increasing number of people in urban areas who engage in vegetable growing using odd spaces such as rooftops or who participate in community vegetable gardens. A Gyeonggi provincial institute recently introduced rooftop vegetable gardens that use rainwater. ► Rooftop Vegetable Garden, Suwon City The rooftop of a local public office is covered with thriving green vegetables. This vegetable garden is tended by dozens of local residents and also functions as a socializing place for these residents. The reason why these vegetables are flourishing on a rooftop is that they are grown using rainwater and solar energy. ► Jeong Jeong-yeong / Rooftop Vegetable Garden Participant, Suwon City “Using rainwater makes it easier to grow vegetables. We share harvested vegetables among us. We also have a pond with fish in it. This garden is also educational for children and can be used for resident meetings.” ► Energy-saving Eco-friendly Rooftop Vegetable Gardens The rainwater used for this rooftop vegetable garden is collected in a jar-shaped tank that has a capacity of 2,000 liters. Even without rain, this tank can supply enough water for twelve vegetable garden patches for two dry months. The power required to move water to each garden patch comes from solar generators installed on the rooftop. ► Additional Benefits – Resources Recycled, Heat Island Effects on Buildings Reduced This vegetable gardening method is eco-friendly since it uses recycled materials, requires less human intervention, even during dry spells, and reduces heat island effects since the top of the building is cooled by rainwater. ► Kim Hye-yeol / Research Official, Gyeonggi Agricultural Research and Extension Services “The rooftop vegetable gardens utilize the numerous idle spaces on building rooftops in urban areas and reduce energy consumption through the use of solar energy.” The Gyeonggi Agricultural Research and Extension Services, which developed the rooftop vegetable gardening method, plans to expand the application range of this method to items such as rooftop parks. Thank you for joining us for this week’s edition of GTV We look forward to seeing you again next week.
EnglishNews | 2018.05.24
Greetings, everyone, and thank you for joining us for this week’s edition of GTV. I’m Don Valiant and this is the news from Gyeonggi Province this week. Article 1. Gyeonggi to Investigate False Real Estate Transaction Reports (0514-1) [Anchor’s Headline] Gyeonggi Province plans to investigate false real estate transaction reports in high speculation areas. Those exposed will be fined 5 percent of the purchase values. Purchasing a home with a value of more than KRW 300 million in such areas requires a funding plan when transaction reports are filed. ► All Suspected False Real Estate Transaction Reports Subject to Investigation Based on those funding plans, investigations will be performed until May 25 on all 91 suspected false reports that Gyeonggi Province had found in high speculation areas during initial inspections. [CG] These cases include an individual younger than 30 years of age who purchased a home valued more than KRW 900 million and others who purchased more than 3 homes during the last 6 months ► Kim Yeong-ok / Deputy Director, Land Information Team, Bundang Borough, Seongnam City “Housing prices in the Bundang area have been increasing for some time since the development of the area; the trend has recently spread into the Pangyo area. We believe that such price increases are the primary cause (of speculative housing transactions).” After scrutiny of suspected false transaction reports, those who will need to provide further financial proof will be summoned for a personal investigation. If they fail to provide satisfactory evidence, they will be reported to the tax office. ► Gwon Gyeong-hyeon / Deputy Director, Gyeonggi Province Real Estate Management Team “We hope that these investigations will help suppress speculative investments in real estate and improve housing stability for our residents.” In addition to transfer to the tax office, those who submitted false reports will be subject to a heavy punitive fine by Gyeonggi Province. Article 2. Gyeonggi Supports Local Community Learning Clubs (180514-2) [Anchor’s Headline] Gyeonggi Province has been providing residents with self-education support through space donation. Known as ‘Local Community Classrooms’, the subjects being taught include leisure and hobbies as well as vocational skills. ► Local Community Classroom (Café) – Handicraft At this café, career-discontinued women gather at a weekly Local Community Classroom to learn how to make dolls, bags and other handicraft items. The finished items are then sold at the café or through flea markets. This handicraft class has also become a new business for its participants. ► Lee Myeong-suk / ‘Local Community Classroom’ Participant, Siheung City “What we began as a hobby has become an occupation. We are earning money while enjoying what we do with no stress. It’s fun and we are gaining confidence in our work.” ► Local Community Classroom – Psychotherapy At another Local Community Classroom, the attendees learn psychotherapy skills using calligraphy and flower arrangements while being trained as volunteer therapists for youths. ► No Gyeong-hui / ‘Local Community Classroom’ Participant, Suwon City “I will be able to give more to those children and comfort their troubled minds better…” The Local Community Classrooms utilize surplus spaces in public offices as well as donated spaces such as cafes. Originally limited to leisure activities, the subjects of support have been expanded to include activities that can benefit local communities such as vocational education. From this year, provincial support also covers instructor fees. ► Kim Hyo-jeong / Gyeonggi Provincial Institute for Lifelong Learning “People come to a location to check out the program. They can also be diverted to other programs, which can lead to more opportunities to use other available spaces…” Creating a virtuous cycle of sharing and learning, the number of Local Community Classes has increased to more than 500 in the three years since their introduction. Article 3. New Technology Tools Help Revitalize Korean Rice Farming (180515-2) [Anchor’s Headline] The application of new technology tools such as drones is inspiring hope for rice farming in Korea, which suffers from a serious lack of labor due to the aging of rural society. ► Rice Farm, Hwaseong City A motorboat crisscrosses a water-filled rice field of three hectares, spraying insecticide before sowing. Then sowing is completed within minutes by a drone. All is done in a surprisingly short period of time. For a rice field of this size, it would have normally taken four or five farmers working a whole day to complete the amount of work done by these machines. ► Lee Se-yeong / Rice Farmer “Spring is the season during which the labor shortage problem is most serious since every farm needs hands simultaneously in this season. (With new technologies,) we can now save time and costs while using labor…” Drones are 2.5 times more efficient than ordinary machines in terms of job time in the sowing of fields. ► Use of Drones in Direct Rice Sewing Reduces Manpower Requirements 30% The use of drones for direct rice sowing also reduces labor requirements by 30 percent. A new ‘waterless rice sowing’ technology also significantly reduces the need for costly labor. ► Waterless Rice Sowing Reduces Labor Requirements by up to 65% The rice fields that use this technology are less prone to drought damage and require no transplantation, thus reducing labor requirements by up to 65 percent. New technologies also help increase farmer income. ► Kim Si-yeol / Gyeonggi Agricultural Research & Extension Services Food Technology Team Official “The use of new technologies primarily focuses on the reduction of cost and labor requirements. However, R&D efforts are also being made with the objective of ensuring stable production…” Gyeonggi Province plans to introduce advanced farming technologies in six localities on a trial basis this year before expanding their use. Article 4. Gyeonggi Proposes Making Apartment Manuals Obligatory (180516-3) [Anchor’s Headline] With the living environments of new apartments becoming more complex, Gyeonggi Province made a proposed to the central government for the obligatory production of apartment resident manuals by constructors prior to occupation. ► Jeong Yeong-bae / Senior Resident of Ansan City Jeong (정영배), a senior who is waiting to occupy the new apartment he recently purchased, is worried about learning how to use the smart tems that will be included in his new home. He is also concerned about the surrounding environments of the apartment. ► Jeong Yeong-bae / Purchaser of New Apartment, Ansan City “Old people may not be able to learn and will have to ask someone else all the time. Technologies are good but we are unfamiliar to them. I hope that they make the manuals easy to understand.” The apartments built by large construction companies are supplied with guidebooks. However, the occupants of those without guidebooks often face difficulties adapting to their new apartments. ► Gyeonggi Proposes Making Apartment Manuals Obligatory Such issues led Gyeonggi Province to propose the compulsory supply of apartment manuals to new occupants by construction companies. ► Ko Yong-su / Deputy Director, Gyeonggi Province Apartment Quality Inspection Team 2 “We are pursuing this institutionalization to ensure that all occupants of new apartments are considered regardless of the construction enterprise classes…” The manuals contents include general guides and instructions for furniture as well as fire and safety equipment. ► Gyeonggi Proposal Include Additional Obligations of Constructors Gyeonggi Province’s proposal also includes other obligatory requirements for construction companies including automatic doors for senior resident halls, landscaping and underground parking lots. To this end, Gyeonggi Province will communicate closely with related central government bodies. Article 5. Gyeonggi Supports Cultural Street Performances (180514-3) [Anchor’s Headline] Gyeonggi Province has been supporting street performances, also known as busking. This year, the provincial government plans to provide support for more than 1,300 street performances in a range of entertainment fields including music, dancing and magic. ► Sau-dong, Gimpo City This high-spirited street performance of percussion music, titled ‘Nanta (난타), attracts the attention of many passing pedestrians. Spectators enjoy the performance, moving their bodies to the music and applauding with enthusiasm. ► Park Sang-min, Park Wu-gyeong / Spectator from Goyang City “We stopped to watch the performance for a while and lost track of time enjoying it. It is wonderful to be able to appreciate the cultural arts on the street.” The sweet melodies played by a guitarist transforms a night street into a moody theater. ► Cho Seong-wu / Street Artist “We have limited opportunities to play. However, it is wonderful to be able to play for a large audience in a large open space using excellent audio equipment thanks to the support (by Gyeonggi Province).” ► Cultural Street Performance Support Gyeonggi Province’s cultural street performance support is provided for a wide range of performance arts. ► ‘Arts on the Street’ Introduced five years ago as ‘Arts on the Street’, Gyeonggi Province will support 1,300 performances that will take place on the streets and parks in the province from May until the end of the year. ► 750 Performance Organizations to Receive Support This year, Gyeonggi Province will select 750 performance groups and provide support of up to KRW 500,000 per group. ► Cha Jeopng-suk / Director, Gyeonggi Province Cultural Policy Division “The purpose of this support policy is to help amateur artists gain experience and improve their performances while providing residents with opportunities to enjoy the performances near their homes.” The Arts on the Street program is delivering culture and arts to Gyeonggi residents by transforming the streets in their towns into performance venues. Article 6. North Gyeonggi Regional Trauma Center Opens (180515-3) [Anchor’s Headline] The North Gyeonggi Regional Trauma Center opened on May 11. This is the second of its kind in the province following the South Gyeonggi Regional Trauma Center and the eleventh of its kind in Korea. ► North Gyeonggi Regional Trauma Center, Uijeongbu St. Mary’s Hospital, Uijeongbu City Kim (김철석), who suffered sa evere fracture in a road accident, was one of the patients who received treatment at this new trauma center. ► Kim Cheol-seok / Trauma Patient “I had an accident while riding a motorcycle and was brought to the trauma center in a ambulance. I hope that this trauma center will save a lot of lives by providing treatment before it is too late.” ► North Gyeonggi Regional Trauma Center Opening Ceremony (May 11) Containing 73 beds in its 5-story structure, the North Gyeonggi Regional Trauma Center is located at the Catholic University of Korea’s St. Mary’s Hospital in Uijeongbu (의정부) City. ► Fully Equipped for Trauma Treatment This center is fully equipped with trauma treatment facilities including special beds and operating rooms for trauma patients, as well as a resuscitation room and a heliport that is directly connected to the resuscitation room. ► Park Tae-cheol / Director, Catholic University of Korea’s Uijeongbu St. Mary’s Hospita “This trauma center opened with more than 100 dedicated staff members as well as 50 beds in the patients ward and 20 beds in the intensive care unit.” The North Gyeonggi Regional Trauma Center will play an important role in dealing with severe trauma cases in northern Gyeonggi regions in which hiking and military-related accidents occur frequently. Article 7. Gyeonggi Provides Textile Enterprises with Korea Certification Cost Support (180516-2) [Anchor’s Headline] Gyeonggi Province announced its plan to provide textile enterprises with Korea Certification cost support. Textile enterprise will require this certification for their products when the Electrical and Household Goods Safety Control Act, also known as the Jeonan (전안) Act, enters effect in July. ► Swim Suits Enterprise, Pyeongtaek City This swim suit company has been forced to delay the shipment of large quantities of finished products to the market since its hundreds of different products will now require Korea Certification. ► Kong Myeong-suk / Executive Director, Textile Enterprise “We need to obtain this certification. However, that will cost a fortune since certification costs approximately KRW 1.6 million for each product item and takes two to four weeks.” ► Jeonan Act Requires KC Certification for Clothing According to the Jeonan (전안) Act, household goods including clothing must have Korea Certification as do electrical appliances. Violation is punishable by fines or legal penalties from July. However, the cost and time required for the certification process can be a huge burden for smaller enterprises. ► GTV Reporter Gu Yeong-seul “I examined a company and made a quick calculation of the certification costs this company needs to pay for its swim suits and children clothing items. The total cost will be almost KRW 10 million.” ► Gyeonggi to Provide Support for up to 75% of Test Costs Gyeonggi Province’s certification cost support will cover up to 75 percent of the cost of hazardous substance tests. With the enactment of the law imminent, Gyeonggi Province expanded the range of support recipients ► Support Granted to Small Businesses on First-come, First-served Basis For small retail and wholesale businesses including accessory businesses, support will be provided for entire costs on a first-come, first-served basis ► Yu Eung-hyeon / Deputy Director, Gyeonggi Province Textile Infrastructure Team “Support will be provided to businesses in textiles as well as accessory fields. Certification can be costly since it is required for individual product types and colors. We hope that our support can alleviate part of the burden.” Gyeonggi Province will begin operation of two hazardous substance laboratories in August. Inquiries regarding provincial support are being received at the Korea High Tech Textile Research Institute. Thank you for joining us for this week’s edition of GTV We look forward to seeing you again next week.
