Article 1. New Gore-Tex DevelopedYoung Gyeonggi Businessman (0218-3)
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The young CEO of a small company in Gyeonggi Province has become the talk of the fabric industry in Korea since he successfully developed a new type of Gore-Tex, the high-tech waterproofbreathable fabric material that has long been dominateda company in the United States. Our reporter examined the details.
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1) New Gore Tex Material
Gore-Tex has been dominatedan American company for more than 30 years. Its entire supply in Korea has relied on imports. However, a young entrepreneur in Gyeonggi Province succeeded in developing an original production technology for new Gore-Tex material, which, when applied to filtration in vacuum cleaners or air purifiers, can remove 99% of contaminantssave 30% of the production costs.
2) Kim Seong-cheol / Developer of New Gore-Tex
“Costthe biggest problem in developing an original technology. Once you succeed in developing a new technology, commercializing itan entirely different matter that the developer still has to overcome,thisextremely difficult to realize with limited resources.”
Although the core filtering technology had already been developed two years ago, this company has been facing great difficulties in financing the developmentmanufacturing other necessary parts, especially with the uncertain sales prospects. However, this companynow ready to launch its products in the market thanks to the technology development support providedGyeonggi Province,
3) Lee Seung / Gyeonggi Institute of Science & Technology Promotion, Project Management Team Leader
“Researchdevelopment as well as financing are the biggest challenges (for smaller companies). To alleviate such difficulties facedsmallmedium-sized enterprises, Gyeonggi Province has been providing them with active R&D support using its own resources to help them realize their potential.”
Having already marked exports of KRW 260 million last year, this companywell on the way to launching itself in international markets as well as in the markets of a variety of domestic industrial sectors to substitute imports.

Article 2. 100 Days to Go until Korea International Boat Show (0219-3)
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This year’s Korea International Boat Show, whichslightly more than three months away, will be held in the KINTEX Exhibition Center in Goyang (고양) City. The associated marine sports events, the marine leisure sports festivalthe Korea Match Cup of the World Match Racing Tour, will be held at Jeongok (전곡) Port as usual.
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1) Korea International Boat Show D-100
Marking its sixth year, the Korea International Boat Show will be heldthis May 30th to June 2nd. The venue of the showcases will be KINTEX in Goyang (고양) City to maximize the businessof the results of this industrial exhibition.
2) Leisure Sports Exhibition, ConferenceEducation Programs
The boat show will also feature other events such as exhibitions of outdoor leisure sports including scuba diving, campingfishing as well as specialist conferencesa variety of educationalexperiential programs.
Held in KINTEX, the total area of the exhibition will be increased twofold,transportationaccommodation will be much more convenient.
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The organizing provincial agency anticipates record numbers of visitorsparticipants for this year’s event in KINTEX,has increased the number of boothslast year’s 300 for 190 companies to 1,000 for 620 companies.
3) Lee Boo-yeong / Director of the Gyeonggi Province Economic Policy Division
“We will do our utmost to induce as many leading enterprises in the international marine leisure industry as possible. We will also provide every possible support to promote successful business transactions as well as to provide visitors with a variety of programs to enjoy.”
The marine leisure festivalthe World Match Racing Tour will continue to be held at Jeongok (전곡) Port. With a number of overseas marine sports associations showing interest in participatingbeing expected to attend this year’s event, the Korea International Boat Show will firmly establish itself as a leading boat show in Asia this year.

Article 3. Inter-floor Noise in Apartment Buildings (0220-1)
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Noise transmission between adjacent floors in apartment buildingsbecoming a social issue in Korea. Recently, there have been incidents of homicidearson associated with inter-floor apartment noise. Our reporter examined how these problems can be prevented.
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On February 9th, a man in his 40s killed two men in their 30s in the apartment above his in Myeonmok-dong (면목동). The next day, another man in Mok-dong (목동) set the residence above his on fire, injuring six persons. All this occurred because they were irritatedthe noisethe homes above. According to a survey of 20-year-old apartment buildings, moving a chair can generate noise of 42 decibels,the use of a vacuum cleaner can be as noisy as 46 decibels.
2) Yim Jae-yeon / Suwon City Resident
“Theresometimes loud noisethe house above, such as children playing or the continual dragging of something heavy,I can hardly get a good night’s sleep.”
The best way to avoid noise-related conflicts between residents on adjacent floorsto prevent it. The use of noise-absorbing carpetslippers with soft bottomsrecommended. However, the fundamental problemin the lack of inter-floor noise transmission standards in construction practices.
3) Cha Sang-gon / Director of the Living Culture Improvement Research Center
“Inter-floor noise has become a serious social issue since the year 2000. The lack of building standards at the time of constructionthe lack of organizations to resolve related conflicts among residents contribute to this issue even more …”
From next month, neighboring residents of Gyeonggi Province who cannot resolve noise-related conflicts may seek helpthe Inter-floor Noise Management Committee. In Hanam (하남) City,a similar tee was launched as a pilot last year, the number of noise-related conflicts has decreased80%.
4) Lee Joon-pyo / Director of the Gyeonggi Province Housing Policy Division
“The objectives of the Inter-floor Noise Management Committee are to reduce noise-related conflicts among neighbors, resolve civil petitions on this matter,promote harmony among community members…”
The Gyeonggi provincial administrationcurrently working on the revision of the Apartment Housing Management Rules to include the establishment of the Inter-floor Noise Management Committee for its effectuationnext month.

Article 4. SNS Enthusiasts Awards PresentedGyeonggi Province (0218-1)
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Gyeonggi Province has ‘Gyeonggi Social Rockers’ who work for the provincesharing information, making suggestionsparticipating in activities related to the province. An award presentation ceremony was heldGyeonggi Province to recognize social rockers who performed excellent services for the province.
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1) Jeong Ji-yeon / University Student
Jeong Jiyeon (정지연)a university studenta devoted messenger of information about Gyeonggi Province. She actively collects informationshares it with provincial residents through social networking services.
2) Jeong Ji-yeon / Best Gyeonggi Social Rocker
“I take immense pleasure in sharing information about Gyeonggi Province with others.”
3) 10 Excellent Gyeonggi Social Rocker Awarded
There are more than 2,000 SNS enthusiasts who work as Gyeonggi Social Rockers. Among them, ten persons, whose activities were valued most highly, were edawardedGyeonggi Province. Last year, Gyeonggi Social Rockers dshared as many as 3,900 online items about festivals, tourist sites,travel experiences in Gyeonggi Province as well as a great deal of other useful information. Consisting entirely of voluntary SNS enthusiasts, Gyeonggi Social Rockers share their information through social networking services such as blogs, Twitter, FacebookMe2day. Therealso a special Gyeonggi Social Rocker web site.
4) Kim Gyu-sik / Gyeonggi Province New Media Division Official
“Gyeonggi Social Rockers play an import role in communicating what exactlyhappening in the province as well as in providing us with feedback about provincial policies.”
By sharing information about the provinceproducing unbiased suggestions, Gyeonggi Social Rockers also play a valuable role as a communication channel between residentsthe provincial government.
Article 5. Gyeonggi Senior Officials Visit Korean Air Force Base (0219-2)
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With concerns rising about national defense following the recent nuclear testNorth Korea, the members of the on-site senior officials meeting visited a Korean Air Force Base to view the defense status. Our reporter was there.
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After the successful long-range missile test in December last year followedanother successful nuclear test earlier this month, the Korean Peninsula has become the center of international concerns as tensions heighten on the peninsula.
1) On-site Senior Officials Meeting / 10th Fighter Wing (February 19th)
The members of the on-site senior officials meeting visited the 10th Fighter Wing, the nearest Korean Air Force base to Seoul, to view the defense status of the Air Force. During in-depth discussions with military personnel, Gyeonggi officials recognized the need for support feltthe Air Force.
2) Jang Gyeong-sik / Chief of the 10th Fighter Wing
“We need an Air Force that has its own power,just air power that only functions when supportedthe United States.”
Gyeonggi officials also visited the armament exhibition hall to view the combat readiness of the Air Force.
3) Korean Military Forces Strengthen Defense against North Korea’s Nuclear Threat
Korean military forces upgraded their defense levels against North Korea backed24-hour surveillance. Defensive countermeasures also include simulated military operationstraining.
4) Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Moon-soo
“Our Air Forceon full alert to safeguard our airspace. We will do our utmost at ourto maintain national security.”
To strengthenmaintain the defense status of Gyeonggi Province, the provincial government plans secure a substantial defense budget this year.

Article 6. Accident Hazards in Thawing Season (0220-3)
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As the winter cold retreats to be replacedthe warmth of spring, melting icethawing soil may pose serious risks for accidents. Large construction sitesbodies of waters, among others, are most dangerous during this season. A GNews-Plus reporter examined the details of the danger.
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1) Reservoir in Seongnam City
The frozen surface of this body of water may look strong enough to support human weight as it did during the winter. However, the ice becomes thinnercan easily break as one approaches its center, leading to potentially fatal accidents.
2) Construction Site in Seongnam City
Construction sites are no less frequent accident sites than rivers during the spring thaw because repeated cycles of freezingthawing may weaken the groundcan cause the collapse of the ground or the structure on it.
3) Accident PreventionControl MeasuresFirefightingDisaster Headquarters
Safety inspections must be performed on a regular basis at large construction sites because the collapse of structures may lead to a large number of casualties. The FirefightingDisaster Headquarters of Gyeonggi Province has currently strengthened activities for accident preventionemergency rescue, related officials in citiescounties of the province are taking to the streets to identifypotentially dangerous sites.
4) Kim Sang-goo / Gyeonggi Province FirefightingDisaster Headquarters Official
“During the thawing season, groundwater may break the surfaceweaken the soil, which can cause the collapse of retaining walls. We are currently on high-alert state to deal with possible accidents.”
Other countermeasures currently being implemented against potential accident dangers include safety education for construction site personnelsafety supervision at accident-susceptible sites.

Article 7. Gyeonggi Province Expands Babysitting Service (0222-1)
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Gyeonggi Province announced that it plans to expand its home babysitting service for working couples this year. Our reporter examined the details of how to apply foruse this service.
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1) Lee Yu-jin’s Home in Ansan City
Lee Yu-jin (이유진)the mother of two children aged threesix. Every day when the finishing time for her work approaches, she becomes very nervous because she fears that something may come up that requires her to stay late or even go on a business trip.
2) [INTERVIEW] Lee Yu-jin / Working Mother with Working Husband
“I become restless when the time to finish work approaches. I keep thinking of my childrenthat I must leave soon. When therea late meeting, I try to leave early during the meeting to be with my children.”
3) 57% Increase in Babysitting Budget
Babysitting services are providedvisiting childcare assistants for parents who both work during the dayhave children3 months to 12 years of age. The Gyeonggi Provincial Government increased this year’s babysitting service budget57% to make the service available to more working couples.
4) Application at Regional Public Offices
Applications are received at regional public offices throughout the year. The regional HealthFamily Support Center must then be contacted to discuss the service utilization schedule at least 24 hours before the servicerequired. Available service hours may vary depending on the status of the applicant.
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Serviceavailablea minimum of 2 hours up to 480 hours a year. Different maximum hours may be applied to parents who also utilize Only-child Care or Full-day Infant Care services.
5) [INTERVIEW] Park Yeong-hye / Head of HealthFamily Support Center
“Once you become a member of the servicesubmitting an application at your local public office, you may use the service (from the HealthFamily Support Center) on any day. Service will be provided in your homea qualified childcare assistant who has received certain hours of education.”
Service fees are charged at a rate of KRW 1,000 to KRW 5,000 per hour depending on the grade of entitled support,may be paid directly to the childcare assistant.