Article 1. 290th Gyeonggi Provincial Assembly Special Session Opens (0915-1)
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On September 15, the Gyeonggi Provincial Assembly began its 290th special session with agendas that include the deliberation of a revised supplementary budget and residential life-related matters.
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“I declare the opening of the first general meeting of the 290th special session.”
290th Gyeonggi Provincial Assembly Special Session (September 15 – 30)
This is the second special session of this, the 9thGyeonggi Provincial Assembly.
This 16-day session will begin with questioning about general provincial matters followed by the deliberation of a revised supplementary budget from September 23.
Revised Supplementary Budget: KRW 17.8 Trillion
The amount of the revised supplementary budget plan submitted by the provincial government on September 4 is KRW 17.8 trillion.
[Interview]Gyeonggi Province Governor Nam Kyung-pil
“This supplementary budget aims to boost the efficiency of provincial administrative operations. It will also help us create an open administration for the realization of social unity.”
Social unity, which also refers to a coalition policy, has been the operative phrase of the Gyeonggi Provincial Government.
The recent holding of personnel hearings for the candidates for head positions of provincial organizations is an example.
The special session of the provincial assembly will end on September 30 with the determination of the provincial administration audit schedule.
43 Issues to Be Deliberated during 290th Provincial Assembly Special Session
In addition to the supplementary budget, the provincial assembly will also deliberate forty-three issues including a draft for a school meal support ordinance and further provincial reorganization plans.
 
Article 2. Gyeonggi Shares Fire & Disaster Control Techniques with Vietnam (0916-2)
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On September 15, Viese fire officials arrived at the Fire and Disaster Headquarters of Gyeonggi Province to bench mark provincial fire and disaster control resources and to sign a cooperation and exchange agreement with the province.
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Gyeonggi Province Fire and Disaster Headquarters
Eight Viese officials including the head of the Viese Fire Office visited the Fire and Disaster Headquarters of Gyeonggi Province and viewed video conference equipment linked with the thirty-one cities and counties of the province.
These officials exhibited special interest in a3D simulation training video featuring 800 buildings in various disaster situations that enables virtual reality training without real-life training restrictions.
[Interview]Doan Viet Maing / Director of Viese Fire Office
“I am impressed by the tems used here. I hope that such tems are introduced in Vietnam, too.”
[CG]The necessity for firefighting resources is increasing rapidly in Vietnam as the country modernizes. However, there are serious shortages in firefighting facilities and manpower.
Gyeonggi Province and Fire Office of Vietnam Sign Cooperation Agreement (September 15)
According to the agreement signed, Gyeonggi Province will share its firefighting and disaster control techniques including those for high-rise buildings as well as IT-based emergency rescue methods.
The provincial government will also donate two mobile power pumps and a fire engine fully equipped with emergency rescue equipment.
[Interview]Kim Jae-san / Chief Official, Gyeonggi Fire & Disaster Headquarters Equipment Management Team
“We will continuously share our advanced fire and rescue techniques with Vietnam by donating our fire engines after complete overhauls and through the invitation of Viese firefighters for training at our fire academies…”
The introduction of the advanced techniques of Gyeonggi Province to Vietnam also has a commercial effect in the export of fire engines and disaster control tems.
 
Article 3. Gyeonggi Officials’ On-site Meetings with Small & Medium Enterprises (0917-2)
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Since August last year, officials of the Gyeonggi Small and Medium Business Center, or GSBC, have been visiting industrial locations to discuss problems faced by small and medium businesses on site, and have helped resolve issues in many cases.
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Furniture Door Manufacturing Company in Anseong
The sales of this furniture door-manufacturing company have been growing steadily despite fierce competition from large enterprises.
However, this company has barely been able to stay in the black due to increasing raw material prices and manpower costs.
[Interview]Choi Ok-yi / CEO of Furniture Door Manufacturer
“Manpower problems are particularly serious in Anseong. There must be positive administrative measures taken by the city government to support manpower supply.”
This is an example of the voices that can be heard directly from industrial personnel on site.
Such complaints and suggestions are often directed to the appropriate agencies for resolution or guided to helpful support programs by the visiting officials of GSBC.
[Interview]Jeong Hyeon-chae / Chairman, Bogae-myeon Industrialists’ Association
“We are very grateful to the provincial officials for visiting us and providing presentations and information about support programs.”
On-site Meetings with Small & Medium Businesses Began Last August
These on-site visits by GSBC officials began in August last year.
[CG]Over the past year, these officials have met nearly 3,000 industrial personnel through 112 meetings and helped resolve problems in nearly a hundred cases.
[Interview]Lim Dal-taek / Director, GSBC Business Inauguration and Growth Support Headquarters
“There are problems that require large capital and infrastructure to resolve. We provide solutions where we can, or make arrangements with related organizations where we cannot.”
GSBC will continue to visit industrials sites to help resolve problems faced by small and medium enterprises.
For detailed information, contact the SOS Support Team of the Gyeonggi Small and Medium Business Center.
 
Article 4. Gyeonggi Women’s Day Ceremony Held at Gyeonggi Arts Center (0915-2)
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On September 12, a ceremony marking the 29th Gyeonggi Women’s Day was held at the Gyeonggi Arts Center. This event was organized by the Gyeonggi Women’s Group Association.
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29th Gyeonggi Women’s Day Ceremony / Gyeonggi Arts Center (September 12)
The venue was filled to capacity by more than 1,500 members of women’s organizations in Gyeonggi Province.
Gyeonggi Women’s Day Launched in 1986
Gyeonggi Women’s Day was launched in 1986 to promote the social status of and participation by women in Gyeonggi Province.
[Interview]Gyeonggi Province Governor Nam Kyung-pil
“The Gyeonggi provincial administration, the provincial assembly and all of you here today must work together for the realization of a Gyeonggi Province in which women can realize their potential without fear of career interruption.”
Award Presentation for Women of Merit and Talent Contest Winners
The ceremony also included the presentation of awards to Women of Merit and talent contest winners by the Gyeonggi Women’s Group Association.
[Interview]Lee Gang-ja / Women of Merit Award Recipient
“Today’s women are very active socially. I believe many positive changes will naturally occur when women work hard in every field they can.”
[Interview]Hong Geum-soon / Winner of Talent Contest, Essay Category
“I think it is very important that many women actively participate in activities that can benefit other women.”
The women at the ceremony adopted a resolution to work hard to create a better society in which to live.
GTV Reporter Lee Tae-hui
“Women in Gyeonggi Province have demonstrated competence in a variety of fields. They are playing more and more important roles in the advancement of society. This is Lee Tae-hui, Gyeonggi GTV.”
 
Article 5.Gyeonggi Prepares 119 Centers for Foreign Language Calls (0916-3)
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There are an increasing number of 119 emergency calls being made in foreign languages in Gyeonggi Province. To process and respond to foreign language emergency calls more effectively, the Gyeonggi Province Fire Services produced a staff training video.
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There are nearly half a million foreign residents registered in Gyeonggi Province.
Residents of Foreign Origin Increasing Rapidly in Gyeonggi Province
The number of residents of foreign origin is growing rapidly, currently accounting for 4 percent of the overall provincial population, not even counting the large number of visitors.
Naturally, the number of 119 calls made in foreign languages has also increased greatly.
119 Calls in Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian Languages Pose Difficulties for Processing
It is often a challenging task for 119 staff to even distinguish between different languages, especially those of the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
Such situations cause delays in translator connection and the prompt dispatch of appropriate personnel.
This training video features examples of 119 calls made in twelve languages.
Training Video Helps 119 Staff Distinguish Languages
This video aims to help 119 staff recognize the languages spoken by foreign callers and to arrange translators promptly.
[Interview]Kim Jeon-soo / Chief of North Gyeonggi Province Fire & Disaster Headquarters Control Center
“(Using this video,) our receptionists can familiarize themselves with 119 calls made by foreigners and distinguish languages. We hope that this will help us minimize victims of emergency situations. Even just one life saved would be worth it.”
In addition to staff self-education using this video, the Gyeonggi Fire Office plans to introduce other measures for the more effective processing of foreign language calls.
 
Article 6. ‘Horse Sculptures of the World’ Exhibition Opens at Gyeonggi Museum (0917-3)
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To commemorate the Year of the Horse, the Gyeonggi Provincial Museum organized a special exhibition titled “Horse Sculptures of the World” that also reflects various cultures. Our reporter was there.
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Special Exhibition ‘Horse Sculptures of the World` / Gyeonggi Provincial Museum
The American horse sculpture finished with realistic horse hide emanates an aura of the robust animals that used to run across the plains.
The Chinese horse with colorful ornaments reflects the decorative nature of Chinese culture. There are also European horse sculptures with magnificent statures.
Through each horse sculpture, viewers can have a glimpse of the indigenous culture from which it came.
[Interview]Choi Gyeong-ae / Viewer
“There are horses depicted in a variety of ways including those that evoke images of Greek mythology. Some of the horses were beyond my imagination and I enjoyed viewing them.”
Horses have been companions of mankind throughout history. The horse sculptures in this exhibition reflect the history of horses that have lived with men.
Organizers: Gyeonggi Provincial Museum and Korea Racing Authority
This exhibition was organized jointly by the Gyeonggi Provincial Museum and the Korea Racing Authority to commemorate the Year of the Horse.
[Interview]Lee Won-seon / Curator, Gyeonggi Provincial Museum
“This exhibition features horse sculptures from all over the world. Viewers will be able to see horses as animals that have coexisted with mankind.”
Special Exhibition ‘Horse Sculptures of the World` (Until October 5)
The ‘Horse Sculptures of the World’ special exhibition, in which viewers can enjoy the allure of horses, will run until October 5 at the Gyeonggi Provincial Museum.
 
Article 7. Gyeonggi Begins Mild Dementia Patient Care Service from Next Year (0917-1)
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Unlike severe dementia patients, patients with similar but mild conditions are not eligible for long-term nursing insurance coverage. However, patients with mild dementia can use a day care service in Gyeonggi Province from next year. Our reporter examined the details.
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Cheoin-gu Public Health Center, Yongin
At this public health center, local seniors with mild dementia attend a treatment program twice a week from 1 to 5 pm.
This program slows the progress of the condition in patients while momentarily freeing their families from nursing responsibilities.
[Interview]Han Gi-seok (Age 79) / Gorim-dong, Yongin
“I feel depressed while staying at home, but I enjoy being here and spending time with others. I feel my condition gets better as I use my brain.”
Mild Dementia Patient Day Care Service Begins Next Year / Gyeonggi Province
From next year, public health centers in Gyeonggi Province begin providing a day care service to patients with mild cases of dementia.
“Familial Care Center” Project for Mild Dementia Patients
Entitled the ‘Familial Care Center’ project, this program aims to help mild dementia patients who are ineligible for long-term care benefits.
Day Care Service to Begin at 8 Public Health Centers as Trial Cases
The service will begin at eight public health centers in the province from next year as trial cases.
[Interview]Lee Han-gyeong / General Director, Gyeonggi Province Health and Welfare Bureau
“(With this program) family members of dementia patients can take some rest from patient care during the day. This program is beneficial not only for patients but also for their families.”
This treatment program will consist of different treatment methods for patients with urban, rural and combined types of conditions.
Treatment will be provided by specialists free of charge or, if lunch is provided, at a cost of KRW 100,000 a month.
[Interview]Yoon Jong-cheol / Director, Gyeonggi Provincial Dementia Center
“Management of general health and cognitive functions are especially important for patients with mild dementia. Good management may substantially delay progression to severe conditions.”
There are 112,000 dementia patients in Gyeonggi Province.
However, there is only one day care center for dementia patients in the province, which is in Yangpyeong (양평).
‘Familial Care Center’ to Open at 45 Public Health Centers in Gyeonggi Province by 2018
The ‘Familial Care Centers’ will be opened at forty-five public health centers in Gyeonggi Province by 2018.