언론협력담당관 gnewstv@naver.com
2015.12.11
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. Creative Economy Expo Held in Gyeonggi Province (1130-3)
[Anchor’s Headline]
A Korean national creative economy expo was held for four days at COEX in Seoul. The 17 regional creative economy innovation centers of the nation showcased various new technologies including Gyeonggi Province’s virtual reality displays.
[Report]
▶ COEX, Seoul (November 26 – 29)
2015 Korea Creative Economy Expo
In the Gyeonggi Province hall, visitors wearing 3D virtual reality devices take focused steps while experiencing a stone cave monument. Some move their bodies as if to avoid obstacles and turn their heads as they explore the virtual reality site.
▶ Kim Min-seong / High School Senior Student
“It took me some time to orient myself. I was fascinated to see a place I have never been to just like in reality and in such detail…”
The stone cave that the visitors experienced is a 3D replica of a historic monument that is otherwise inaccessible due to conservation restrictions.
▶ Combined 3D Virtual Reality and Positioning Technology
▶ by Advanced Institutes of Convergence Technology of Gyeonggi Province
This cave monument experience showcased content developed by the Advanced Institutes of Convergence Technology of Gyeonggi Province; it combines 3D virtual reality and indoor positioning technologies.
▶ [PIP] Lee Gyo-gu / Director, Advanced Institutes of Convergence Technology
“Conventional technologies required one to remain seated or standing. With this technology that we developed, one can stroll about to appreciate the place as one would at the actual sites.”
Sponsored by the Korean central government, this expo featured creative economy contents developed by local centers over the past three years. In addition to virtual reality content, the Gyeonggi center also introduced smart sensors for locating misplaced devices and communication terminals for pets and owners.
Article 2. Percussion Music Contest for Individuals with Disabilities (151126-3)
[Anchor’s Headline]
On November 25, a percussion music contest for individuals with disabilities was held in Suwon (수원) City of Gyeonggi Province. This annual event was organized by Gyeonggi Province and provincial welfare centers for the disabled. Our reporter was there.
[Report]
▶ Gyeonggi Arts Center (November 25)
2015 Gyeonggi Province Percussion Music Contest for Individuals with Disabilities
Of the ten teams that qualified for today’s finals, the top award went to a 5-person band from Yeoju (여주) City. Despite their visual impairments, the team members staged a brilliant performance in perfect harmony.
▶ [PiP] Cho Yong-seop / Percussion Band Member
“Music helps everyone emotionally. It also brings together those with disabilities with those without.”
This contest consisted of several different categories including traditional instruments as well as combined traditional and modern instruments.
▶ Shim Dong-ah / Ilsan-dong, Goyang City
“I recall the endless hours and effort we have been putting into this. The fact that we did perform here is itself a remarkable thing.”
Launched in 2009, this year marks the seventh occasion of this annual percussion music contest. The contest helps those with disabilities regain self-esteem and promotes their involvement in social activities through cultural and artistic performances.
▶ [PiP] Bae Yun-hui / Gyeonggi Provincial General Welfare Center for the Disabled
“We plan to expand this contest nationwide so as to provide talented individuals with greater opportunities to become performers of national standards.”
Once again, this contest showed that physical limitations and public prejudice can be overcome through the power of and communication through music.
Article 3. `Contents Creators’ Week’ Event Held by Contents Korea Lab (151127-3)
[Anchor’s Headline]
The Contents Korea Lab of Gyeonggi Province designated the last week of this past November as Contents Creators’ Week and organized an event that showcased value-generating new content ideas and products.
[Report]
▶ Gyeonggi Creative Economy Innovation Center (November 26)
Contents Creators’ Week Event
Cartoon characters with friendly appearances are increasingly popular and have emerged as blue chips in the contents industry. These characters are often used for commercial household products. The character Munch (뭉크), a dot-eyed pup with erect ears, recently received the highest acclaim in an online vote.
▶ Han Seong-bin / Creator of Munch Character Products
It has been used on T-shirts, mugs and postcards as well as in emoticon services. I plan to create more good products.”
The content products presented at this event included a marble mat, a portable board game for young adults, and other character products featuring cats and dogs. Among the notable items were interior ornaments made from wastepaper. According to the creator, these products were created as new business items for seniors.
▶ [PIP] Park Sun-bok / Paldal-gu, Suwon City
“As an old woman, I have plenty of time to do things. Making flowers is easy to learn and is a lot of fun because I work with other old people.”
Content Creators’ Week was organized with the objective of assisting content developers with excellent business potential by providing them with exposure. On the final day of this 3-day event, five character creators were selected and received production support of KRW 10 million each.
▶ Park Ji-yeon / Team Manager, Contents Korea Laboratory of Gyeonggi Province
“We will continue to support content creators through various programs and come back with more diverse programs and contents next year.”
With continued support from Gyeonggi Province, content creators with marketable ideas are being transformed into promising entrepreneurs of the future.
Article 4. Visiting Consultation Services for North Korean Defectors (151201-3)
[Anchor’s Headline]
The number of North Korean defectors who risked everything to start new lives in South Korea now exceeds 27,000. Despite government support for their settlement, they invariably face another set of formidable challenges adjusting to a completely different society and culture.
[Report]
▶ Vocational School, Gunpo City
Gyeonggi Province has been operating consultation services so as to help North Korean defectors such as Kim, who now works at a vocational school, comfortably adapt to life in South Korea.
▶ Kim Yeon-ju (alias) / North Korean Defector Who Arrived in March 2012
“There were so many things I wanted to do and I was highly motivated. However, being in my mid-40s, I was always afraid of competing with younger people.”
Thanks to provincial support via the consultation service center, Kim was able to find employment at this school as a consultant last summer.
▶ Dolbom Consultation Center for North Korean Defectors
From this past April, the center began visiting services so as to provide on-site help to North Korean defectors.
▶ Visiting Consultation Services
These services are provided by consultants who visit North Korean defectors at their homes and workplaces so as to help resolve their problems.
▶ Kim Hyun-ah / Gyeonggi Province Settlement Support Team Official
“This year’s services focused on those who are working, who have physical limitations, and those whose identities have been exposed. We will expand the on-site services so as to help more people settle comfortably in South Korean society.”
On a one-stop service basis, five specially-trained consultants at the consultation service center for North Korean defectors handle a variety of issues ranging from employment, health, daily life, and education to interacting with various institutes.
Article 5. Gyeonggi Helps Dong-A’s Pharmaceutical Factory Expansion (151130-1)
[Anchor’s Headline]
The Dong-A pharmaceutical company in Gyeonggi Province recently announced an investment of KRW 97 billion in facility expansion. This announcement follows successful negotiation by Gyeonggi Province with the Korean central government to enable the expansion.
[Report]
▶ Dong-A Pharmaceutical Co. Icheon Plant (November 30)
Constructed in 1985, this factory requires expansion and renovation, yet regulatory conditions prohibited any development work in this area.
▶ Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry & Energy Approves Expansion Work (October 27)
On October 27, however, the Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy released a regulation amendment that permits expansion of non-wastewater producing facilities in natural preservation areas.
▶ Kim Cheon-il / Director, Dong-A Pharmaceutical Icheon Plant
“Since any investment in expansion was blocked by regulations, we even considered substituting other facilities in an industrial zone.”
Gyeonggi Province and Dong-A entered a cooperation agreement on expansion work.
▶Gyeonggi Province Governor Nam Kyung-pil
“The Gyeonggi provincial administration and assembly as well as local government authorities and representatives will work together to enable investments by enterprises in the province.”
▶ Dong-A to Invest KRW 97 Billion in Production Facility Expansion
According to the agreement with Gyeonggi Province, Dong-A will give local residents priority consideration for employment at the new facilities, which will be constructed on a 23,000 square meter site.
▶ Lee So-chun / Director, Gyeonggi Province Regulatory Reform Division
“We will continue to promote investment and job creation by enterprises through regulatory mitigation.”
▶ Gyeonggi to Develop 20+ Industrial Areas by 2020
Starting with this agreement, Gyeonggi Province plans to induce investment from private enterprises in more than 20 additional industrial areas by the year 2020.
Article 6. Gyeonggi Governor Nam Urges Anti-terror Legislation (151201-1)
[Anchor’s Headline]
On December 1, Gyeonggi Province Governor Nam Kyung-pil held a press conference and urged national politicians and legislators to take positive actions to establish anti-terrorism measures and legislation. Our reporter summarized Governor Nam’s statements.
[Report]
▶ 48.7% of Gyeonggi Residents Regard Terrorism as Real Threat
According to a recent survey, nearly half of Gyeonggi Province residents feel terrorism is a tangible threat.
▶ No Anti-terrorism Measures Taken Since 1982
Korea does have National Anti-terrorism Directives that were established in 1982. These directives are by far the most recent legislation in this field. However, they are hardly effective for dealing with advanced terrorism 33 years later.
▶ Gyeonggi Provincial Government Complex (December 1)
Press Conference by Governor Nam Kyung-pil
Governor Nam stated that it is high time for an anti-terrorism act.
▶Passing of Anti-Terrorism Act Failed in 2001
An attempt to pass such an act was once made in the year 2001 for the establishment of a national anti-terrorism center, but related efforts were derailed.
▶ Gyeonggi Province Governor Nam Kyung-pil
“I urge the 19th National Assembly to approve the anti-terrorism bill to safeguard people’s lives.”
▶ Gyeonggi to Intensify Prevention of Terrorism in Populated Areas
Gyeonggi Province will intensify terrorism prevention measures in more populated areas such as public transit locations, cinemas and markets.
▶ Gyeonggi Province Governor Nam Kyung-pil
“(Gyeonggi Province) will check terrorism response capabilities and establish effective anti-terror tems.”
▶ Gwangmyeong KTX Station (November 25)
Terrorism Prevention Status Review
Previously, on November 25, Governor Nam visited a busy railway station to review terrorism prevention capabilities first hand.
With increased awareness of the necessity for anti-terrorism measures after the tragic incidents in Paris, Gyeonggi Province is working quickly to prevent similar tragedies.
Article 7. Gyeonggi Design Share Project Exhibition (151202-3)
[Anchor’s Headline]
Recently, an exhibition showcasing product designs used by small enterprises in Gyeonggi Province was held at the Gyeonggi Provincial Government Complex. These are among the successful designs created with provincial support.
[Report]
▶ Farm in Icheon City (December 2)
Members of a village enterprise in Icheon (이천) City are busy packing sweet potatoes into neatly designed boxes. These boxes were created by volunteer design students who participated in Gyeonggi Province’s Design Share Project.
▶ Design Share Project launched in 2013
This project was launched in 2013 so as to provide small enterprises in the province with commercial design support.
▶ [PIP] Shim Sang-ran / Doniul Village Enterprise Manager
“Our sales increased substantially compared to last year. I think the image of our village worked well with our customers.”
▶ Gyeonggi Provincial Government Complex (December 1)
Gyeonggi Design Share Project Exhibition
This exhibition showcased various products that bore designs created through the Design Share Project.
▶ Designs on Boxes, Stickers and Packages
Designs on boxes, stickers and packages enhanced the images of products and producers.
▶ Lim Ji-seon / Professor, Hanyang University Design Department
“These designs not only enhance the product appearance but also increase customer satisfaction.”
▶ Exhibit Includes Commercialized Products Designed by Students
Some of the products bear designs created by students that have already been successfully introduced in the market.
▶ Shin Yong-bok / Gyeonggi Province Architecture & Design Division
“I think the usability of design is important. That is also what we will focus on in our future plans.”
▶ Gyeonggi Province to Support Design Students in Business Creation
Gyeonggi Province is also currently studying ways in which to provide business inauguration support to those students with promising design ideas who participated in the Design Share Project.
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