Title 1. Gyeonggi Officials Visit Pharmaceutical Enterprises (0824-1)
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Officials of the Gyeonggi Institute of ScienceTechnology Promotion visited smallmedium-sized pharmaceutical enterprises in the province to investigate the difficulties facedthe companies firsthandto gather information necessary for the reformation of support policies.
[Report]
1) XX Pharmaceutical Company / Suwon City
This pharmaceutical company, whichcurrently working on a new drug development project,struggling to advance its project since the cost of developmentmore than this company can afford. Thisa common problem among most pharmaceutical companies in the province. Some of them even find it difficult to acquire necessary expertiseresearch equipment due to a lack of funds.
2) [INTERVIEW] Ha Jong-yeol / Director of Yuyu Pharma. Ind. Research Center
“The staff moraleat an all-time low. Something has to be done to revive the energy in researchdevelopment activities.”
3) On-site VisitsGyeonggi Officials (August 22nd to 30th)
While making on-site visits to pharmaceutical enterprises, officials of Gyeonggi Province listened to people in the industry regarding the difficulties they are facingdescribed the related programspolicies that are currently available.
40 [INTERVIEW] Choi Yong-moon / Gyeonggi Institute of ScienceTechnology Promotion, ExchangeCooperation Team Leader
“There are a number of support programs operatedthe Gyeonggi Institute of ScienceTechnology Promotion. We came out to industrial worksites to see how useful these programs are, to what extent they are being utilized,what other areas need to be addressed.”
Based on the results of the on-site visits, the Gyeonggi Institute of ScienceTechnology Promotion plans to formulateimplement more effective, customized support programs for pharmaceutical enterprises.

Title 2. Gyeonggi Garden Expo to Open in October (0827-3)
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Preparations for the garden festival of Gyeonggi Province, entitled ‘Happy Garden Story’, are in full swing at Seoho (서호) Park next to Seoho (서호) Lake in Suwon (수원) City. This expo, consisting of displaysprivate participants,the first of its kind.
[Report]
1) Seoho Park, Suwon City
Seoho (서호) Park, one of the Cultural Properties Protection Areas designatedthe Korean government,also one of the most popular parks in Suwon City.
2) Groundwork Underway
Groundwork for this festival sitecurrently underwayincludes the cultivation of some plants that have to be grown well in advance, such as pumpkins, as well as the transplantation of trees.
3) [INTERVIEW] Na Jin-hwa / Suwon City ParksLandscape Department Official
“We plan to complete the groundwork in September so that the setting up of gardensprivate participants canon schedule.”
4) Theme: ‘A Park That Embraces Urban Agriculture’
Under the theme of ‘A Park That Embraces Urban Agriculture”, this year’s festival seeks to offer a new garden culture standard. During the festival, there will be displays of garden modelsgardens dcitizensspecialists as well as programs designed to spread green culture.
5) Venue: Seoho Park, Suwon City. Period: October 12th to 14th
Happy Garden Story will run for three daysOctober 12th to 14th.

Title 3. Gyeonggi Festival of SNS Enthusiasts (0827-2)
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The annual provincial festival of SNS enthusiasts was held at Pangyo Techno Valley on August 25th.
[Report]
1) 2012 Gyeonggi Social Lak’er Festival / Pangyo Techno Valley (August 25th)
Entitled ‘2012 Social Lak’er Festival’, this festival was organizedGyeonggi Province to promote friendship among online activists working via social network services. Social Lak’era newly coined term in Korea for social network service enthusiasts. Participants ofages enjoyed the festival, which included a welcoming speechthe provincial governor as well as other events including Quiz Time, Photo Time,the Vacation Photo Contest.
2) [INTERVIEW] Lim Bo-mi / Gyeonggi Province Social Media Official
“Gyeonggi Social Lak’ers are online supporters of Gyeonggi Province. We organized this event to provide them with an opportunity to meet with each other offlineto let them know more about provincial administration.”
3) Gyeonggi Has 1,300 SNS Enthusiasts of All AgesVocations
There are currently 1,300 enthusiasts active on the SNS accounts of Gyeonggi Province. They include individualsdiverse vocationsage groups, rangingteens to seniors.
4) [INTERVIEW] Lee Eun-ju / A Gyeonggi SNS Enthusiast
“This festival helps us a lot because we can learnthe experiences of others.”
The SNS enthusiasts of Gyeonggi Province are also referred to as invisible officials of the province because they are a prime source of information about provincial issues rangingplacesrestaurants worth visiting to civil complaints. Their activities are valued highly boththe provincial government as well asthe public.

Title 4. Support for Typhoon-ravaged SmallMedium Businesses (0829-3)
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Gyeonggi Provincereleasing an emergency fund of KRW 10 billion through the Gyeonggi Credit Guarantee Foundation to assist smallmedium-sized businesses in their efforts to recoverthe recent typhoons.
[Report]
1) A Gas Station in Suwon City (August 28th)
The sign board fell downthe ceiling was torn off at this gas station in Suwon (수원) City during Typhoon Bolaven.
2) A Wedding Hall in Suwon City (August 28th)
This wedding hall would have suffered much greater damage beyond its exterior without the help of emergency rescue teams. The typhoon caused other damage to equipmentfacilities, forcing this wedding hall to suspend its operations indefinitely.
3) 9 Factories Suffered Damage to CeilingsWalls
There are nine factories in Paju (파주)Pyeongtaek (평택) aloneceilingswalls collapsed during the storm.
4) Special Operation FundGyeonggi Province
Gyeonggi Province set aside an emergency fund of KRW 10 billion to help smallmedium-sized businesses that are facing difficulties recoveringtyphoon damage.
5) [INTERVIEW] Jang Young-geun / Director of the Gyeonggi Province Enterprise Policy Division
“The purpose of this emergency financial fundto minimize the effects of typhoon damage on enterprisesto help them restore normal operations.”
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Support of up to KRW 1 billion will be provided to each eligible smallmedium enterpriseup to KRW 50 million to each small business owner. Applications for support accompanieda disaster damage certificate issueda local administration office are being received at the branch offices of the Gyeonggi Credit Guarantee Foundation.
6) [INTERVIEW] Jang Young-geun / Director of the Gyeonggi Province Enterprise Policy Division
“Financial support of up to KRW 1 billion will be provided to each company within the estimated amount of damage. Once an applicationa disaster damage certificate issuedlocal administration office are submitted to the Gyeonggi Credit Guarantee Foundation, support will be provided within a week.
6) Application for Financial Support: Gyeonggi Credit Guarantee Foundation (☎ 1577-5900)
This Special Operation Fundprovided at a relatively low interest rate relative to other support funds. Consult the head office or any branch office of the Gyeonggi Credit Guarantee Foundation for further information about the fund.

Title 5. Special Lectures for Aspiring Young CEOs (0824-3)
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While most senior students are preparing employment applications during summer vacation, there are others who are preparing to open their own businesses. A special lecture series on business inauguration was organizedGyeonggi Province for these aspiring CEOs as part of the provincial Youth Frontier Support Project.
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1) Special Lectures on Business Inauguration for Aspiring Youths (August 23rd)
The lectures covered essential subjects about the opening of a business such as the preparation of a business planhow to overcome challenges after the launch of a business. Most of the lecturers are experienced business owners who suffered their own share of confusion at the beginning justthe attendees.
2) [SOUNDBITE]
“One common thing expressedthose who have launched a businessthat one who overcomes the feeling of frustration will achieve (success) eventually.
After the lecture, the lecturerbombarded with questionsthe attendees who eagerly devour every word of the responses.
3) [INTERVIEW] Park Hee-bum / Songnam University Student
“I learned about how to make presentationsproposals, which I think will be much helpful in preparing for starting up of my own business.”
4) Youth Frontier Support Project of Gyeonggi Province
Organized annually as part of the Youth Frontier Support Project of Gyeonggi Province, this lecture series has been popular among graduating students of universitiesgraduate schools, but there are also 20 high school students. Out of 77 business ideas supportedthis project last year, 70 saw successful business establishment. The number of business ideas to be supportedthe project this year increased to 85.
5) [INTERVIEW] Kim Tae-Jeong / Gyeonggi Province Employment Policy Division
“Each individual who successfully established a business will be entitled to a monetary support of up to KRW20 million, or ita team, up to KRW12 million. We will provide continuous marketingadministrative support after the inauguration of business.”
Comprehensive supportGyeonggi Provincehelping youths with new ideashigh business potential to realize their dreams.

Title 6. Free Aviation Academy (0827-1)
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An aviation academy for children opened as a preliminary event of the 2012 G-Global Aviation in Ansan (안산) air show, whichscheduled for October.
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The sound of a countdownfollowedthe triumphant shouting of children as water rockets soar into the sky.
1) Aviation Education Academy / Ansan City
Children area great time at this free aviation academy, enjoying memorable opportunities to sit in a real pilot seatmake model airplanes.
2) Yang Soo-bin / A Preschooler of XX Kindergarten
“I had so much fun riding an airplanemaking a rocket.”
This educational program was designed to nurture the dream of aviation among children.
3) 2012 G-Global Aviation in Ansan (October 3rd-7th)
Now marking its 4th year, the G-Global Aviation in Ansan (안산) air show includes a variety of programs for visiting families such as this aviation academy for children.
4) [INTERVIEW] Han Sang-hyup / Gyeonggi International Air Show General Planning Team Leader
“This year, we have a more variety of programs that spectators can participate.”
5) Ticket Reservation: http://www.ticketlink.co.kr / http://www.skyexpo.or.kr.
Tickets for the air show are currently availableits homepage as well asTicket Link. Advance online bookings will be provided with a discount of up to 37% as well as a cockpit-sitting opportunity.

Title 7. 2012 Gyeonggi Leisure Sports Festival (0828-3)
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The 2012 Leisure Sports Festival will be held in Yangpyeong (양평) County of Gyeonggi ProvinceSeptember 14th until 16th.
[Report]
1) 2012 Gyeonggi Leisure Sports Festival / Yangpyeong Naruke Festival Park (September 14th-16th)
This festival, whichheld at one of the most scenic spots in Gyeonggi Province, consists of a wide variety of leisure sports events rangingparagliding to mountain biking.
2) Many Programs for the Public
The Gyeonggi Leisure Sports Festivalmarking its third year,most of the events that take place during the festival – such as camping, cyclingmotorcycling – are open to public participation. Paragliding with experts, in particular,expected to be the most popular event among participants.
3) Yangpyeong County Poised to Become Korean Leisure Sports Center
As the host of this annual festival for three consecutive years, Yangpyeong (양평) Countyexpected to become the leisure sports center of Korea.
4) Kang Seon-hee / Gyeonggi Province Tourism Division Official
“We hope that this festival will also have the effect of promoting Yangpyeong as the center for leisure sports in Korea.”
5) Information: http://cafe.naver.com/gleports.cafe
Detailed informationschedules are available on the Gyeonggi Leisure Sports Festival homepage.