Article 1. 2013 Gyeonggi Family Fashion Show (0930)
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An unusual fashion show took place in Gyeonggi Province which focusedon the trendy dresses but on the models themselves.
Instead of professional models, the models for this show were members of ordinary families, each with a heartwarming story of childbirth.
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An older couple appears nervous when they walk down the runway. Their awkward walk, however, reflects the humble-yet-dramatic journey of their lives. Flankedtheir sonhis family, the man reads a message to his wife that he never had the nerve to say in person.
1) [SOUNDBITE] “I have loved you alwayswill love you forever.”
His son, Jeong Hae-doo (정해두), decided to participate in this event for his father, who has been fighting cancer since last year.
2) Jeong Hae-doo with Family
“My 10-month-old son was born at the same time that my father finally regained his health. I am very happy that three generations of our family are able to participate in this event.”
3) 2013 Gyeonggi Family Fashion Show
This fashion show was organizedGyeonggi Province to publically promote the values of childbirth.
4) 22 Families Participated
Formerly known as the Gyeonggi D-line Moms’ Fashion Show, this annual event was expanded to includefamily members.
There was a D-line mother who succeeded in becoming pregnant after eight years of heartbreaking disappointment, as well as multicultural familiesthe families of North Korean defectors.
The family of Gang Jeong-sook (강정숙), who exhibited semi-professional walking,another family consisting of four generations received the greatest applause.
5) Lee Eul-juk / Director of the Gyeonggi Province WomenFamily Division
“We organized this fashion to communicate to the public that our low birth rate isjust an issue for mothers, but one that concernsmembers of the public.”
The Gyeonggi Provincial Government also plans to hold a number of other childbirth promotion events such as a nursery rhyme contestan animation show.

Article 2. Chinese Steel Plant Begins Operation in Hwaseong City (1001)
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A Chinese national steel companycollaborating Korean company completed construction of a steel plant in Hwaseong (화성) City. Itconsidered a successful case of cooperation between a large companya medium enterprise.
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The completion of construction came onea half years after the signing of an investment MOU worth KRW 26 billion between Bio Steel of ChinaGNS of Korea.
1) Korea-China Joint Venture BGM
Established under the name of BGMthe world’s fourth largest steel companyChinaone of GM Korea’s subsidiaries, this plant will produce steel products for automobile manufacturing.
2) Gong Byeong-Chae / President of GNS
“We worked together based on complete trustrespect for each other,thisthe fruition of our collaboration as well as a foundation for our mutual growth.”
3) Local Economy to Benefit
This plantexpected to contribute to the advancement of the local economy through the creation of new jobsfuture expansion. Italso expected to play a role in stabilizing domestic steel product prices, which will be beneficial to small manufacturers.
4) The First Chinese National Corporation to Invest in Korea since 2009
Thisthe first investment in Koreaa Chinese national corporation since 2009,certainly the first of its kind to have involved a medium enterprise of Korea as a partner.
The Gyeonggi Provincial Government also considers this to be an auspicious case for the future of Sino-Korean industrial cooperation.
5) Gyeonggi Province Vice Governor Nam Choong-ui
“BGM must succeed, because it will have a significant impact on future economic cooperation between KoreaChina.”
To ensure the successful operation of BGM, the Gyeonggi Provincial Government will provide the company with positive support.

Article 3. Free Flu Vaccination for Seniors (1002)
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From October this year,seniors aged 65 years or older will receive influenza vaccinations free of charge. Public health centers began the free vaccination service in time for the coming flu season.
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Itearly in the morning,the reception desk at this public health center already has a long line of waiting citizens. They are seniors waiting to receive flu shots. Eighty-two-year-old Yoo Jae-seon (유재선), who had a severe case of the flu last year, also arrived early today.
1) Yoo Jae-seon (Aged 82) / Sangdaewon-dong, Seongnam City
“Thiswonderful for old peopleus.”
Unlike the common cold, the influenza virus causes longer-lasting fevers, muscular pain, headachesmore serious temic symptoms in addition to coughingrunny noses.
2) Seniors with Weakened Immunity Must Receive Flue Vaccinations
Thatwhy seniors, whose immune tems are much weaker, need flu vaccinations.
3) Kim Seong-hee M.D. / Bundang Cha Hospital Family Medicine Department
“Aged individualsthose with a chronic diseases are particularly susceptible to the influenza virus and, once infected, can easily develop complications such as pneumonia, so…”
4) Free Flu Vaccinations for Seniors in Gyeonggi ProvinceOctober
All residents of Gyeonggi Province aged 65 years or older are entitled to free flu vaccinations.
Specialists recommend that the vaccination shot be taken no later than December because the prevalence of influenzagreatest during the dry season, whichfrom October until May.
5) Ryu Yeong-cheon / Gyeonggi Province Health Policy Division
“The flu vaccination servicebeing provided to individuals aged 65 years or older at 45 public health centers. We asksenior residents to visit their local public health centerreceive a free vaccination.”
To receive a free vaccination, just call the nearest public health center for an appointmentbring ID when you visit the center.
 
Article 4. Gyeonggi Livestock G-Festival Ends Successfully (0930)
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The Gyeonggi Livestock G-Festival ended with great success after its two-day run at Ilsan (일산) Lake Park in Goyang (고양) City. During the festival, a variety of events including a quality livestock products marketKorean cow competition took place, attracting many visitors.
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1) 2013 Gyeonggi Livestock G-Festival
This festival was organizedGyeonggi Province to promote the high quality livestock products of the province through various interesting programs.
Many visitors joined free tastingsenjoyed purchasing livestock products at low prices.
2) Han Yugyeong / Manu-2-dong, Goyang City
“I bought very good meat at reasonable prices. I am also enjoying the festival very much,I ate a lot of meat today at the tasting stands“
The Korean cow competition, which was held at the lakeside Flower Exhibition Hall, featured 102 cows competing forhonors. The panel of judgesthe Livestock Breed Development Association screened the cows in two categories: those that have experienced breeding,those that have not.
Gyeonggi Province has been spending KRW 2.7 billion every year since the year 2000 for the development of quality cow breeds.
3) Baek Han-seung / Gyeonggi Province Livestock Policy Team Chief Official
“We are trying to maximize the results of breed developmentpublicizing our high quality livestock products through this festival…”
The Gyeonggi Livestock G-Festival was a great success. It brought producersconsumers together,helped livestock farmers gain confidence allowing consumers to appreciate the quality of the livestock products of Gyeonggi Province.

Article 5. Popularity of Gyeonggi Children’s Museum Soars (1001)
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Since it opened exactly two years ago, the Gyeonggi Children’s Museum, the firstlargest of its kind in Korea, has recorded more than 1.3 million visitors. Our reporter examined why.
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1) 2nd Anniversary of Gyeonggi Children’s Museum
The Gyeonggi Children’s Museum marks only its second anniversary this year.
2) More Than 2,000 Visitors Daily
However, the number of visitors it received exceeded the 100,000 mark in just 43 days. So far, there were more than 2,000 visitors a day.
3) Yoo Mi-ran / Director of the Childcare House, Yongin
“Our children just love to come here. They have eye-level programs even for 3-4 year olds,these programs are changingthe time. This museumalso popular among parents, ifmore so.”
The main attractions are 230 experiential artworks with various interesting features that inspire both scientific interestenjoyment among children.
4) Lee Seo-jin / Yuljeon Primary School, Suwon
“I played various games with my friendswe even threw food at each other. We had a lot of fun.”
Each experiential hallmannedan instructor who guides the children. There are dream benches throughout the museum madevisiting children.
5) Lee Gyeong-hee / Director of the Gyeonggi Children’s Museum
“We have a team of in-house children. By working with this team, the imaginationcreativity of visiting children can be more effectively stimulated at their eye level.”
The Gyeonggi Children’s Museum will continue to develop many quality programs that are both educationalentertaining for children of different age groups.

Article 6. Special Judicial Fire Police (1002)
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The Gyeonggi Province Fire Services recently strengthened the role of its Special Judicial Fire Policeempowering them with upgraded authority.
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1) Gyeonggi Special Judicial Fire Police Empowered with New Authority
With the new authority, the Fire Police now have an independent right to conduct crackdowns on fire code violationsinvestigate fire sites for arson.
More than 200 Fire Police Officers are currently working in Gyeonggi Province, safeguarding the livesproperty of residents.
2) More Power for Fire Code Enforcement
The strengthening of the power of the Fire Police came after a number of recent incidents in which the enforcement of the fire code was hampereda lack of authority.
3) Legal Advisory Team for Special Judicial Police to Be Established
To ensure that the Fire Police have the necessary legal basis for their activities, a legal advisory team will also be established.
The Fire Police will then crackdown on fire code violations starting with sites of higher fire risk such as gas stationslarger supermarkets.
4) Lee Sang-Ryang / Suwon Fire Station Judicial Metropolitan Fire Team Leader
“Instead of reacting to an official requestthe provincial administration as we used to, we can now plan our investigations independently.”
In addition to fire investigations, the Fire Police will be engaged in more independent activities such as public forumssymposiums.

Article 7. The 17th Seniors’ Day (1002-1)
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October 2nd was Seniors’ Day in Korea. In Gyeonggi Province, a number of events for senior citizens, including performancesaward presentations, were held on this day.
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1) The 17th Seniors’ Day Ceremony / Gyeonggi Arts Center (October 1st)
An official ceremony for Seniors’ Day took place with the attendance of 15,000 senior citizens of Gyeonggi Province.
2) 101 Seniors Awarded for Exemplary Deeds
During the ceremony, 101 seniors were presented with awards for their contributions to the local economysenior welfare.
3) [INTERVIEW] Lee Pil-jae (Aged 81) / Donong-dong, Namyangju
“I hope that a daythis will make us more aware of our duty to lead society with our exemplary deeds…”
During his introductory speech, Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Moon-soo stressed the role of senior citizens in creating the affluent Korean society of todaypromised them maximum welfare support.
4) [SOUNDBITE] Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Moon-soo
“Ittheir wisdomcourage that foresaw the futurechose to fight against communism. We owe them our lives,we respect themthe bottom of our hearts.”
5) Senior Population Marked 1.17 Million in Gyeonggi Province in August 2013
As of theof August this year, the senior population over 65 years of age marked 1.17 million.
The Gyeonggi Provincial Government has been implementing a number of welfare policiessupport programs for seniors including those of the Muhandolbom (무한돌봄) welfare tem.
The provincial government will continuously developimplement more substantial senior welfare programs to keep up with the needs of an aging society.