Title 1. The 3rd Healthy Breastfed Baby Contest (0716-2)
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The benefits of breastfeeding go beyond basic nutrition. Numerous diseases are known to occur less often in breastfed babiesare less severe when they do happen. A breastfed baby contest was held in Suwon (수원) City with the aim of promoting breastfeeding.
[Report]
1) The 3rd Gyeonggi Healthy Breastfed Baby Contest / Suwon Ramada Hotel (July 12th)
Ninety healthy babies edregional contests in the 31 citiescounties of Gyeonggi Province competed in the provincial Healthy Breastfed Baby Contest finals.
2) Assessment of GrowthDevelopment
After careful assessment of the growthdevelopment of the contestant babies, five-month-old Jo Yeo-won (조여원) won the Healthiest Breastfed Baby award.
3) [INTERVIEW] Park Ji-hye / Jo’s Mother, Yeoju County
“The best thing about breastfeedingthat the baby can grow much healthier.”
Breast milkonly containsthe nutrients babies need for their growth butalso packed with disease-fighting substances that protect babiesillness. Breastfeeding also enhances the emotional stability of babies through contact with mothers.
4) [INTERVIEW] Cho Gyeong-sook / Vice Chairman
“Breastfed babies have far better immunityare much healthier than babies fed on commercial milk. It also helps the emotional development of a baby through interaction with the mother.”
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The proportion of breastfed babies has been increasing in Korea since 2006,Korea now ranks ninth internationally in its breastfeeding rate.
Gyeonggi Provincecurrently devising measures to expand the supply of breastfeeding devicesthe organization of local breastfed baby contests for the purpose of promoting breastfeeding.

Title 2. Exports of Gyeonggi Agricultural Products Soar (0717-2)
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The number of overseas buyers of agricultural products visiting Gyeonggi Provinceincreasing rapidly. A group of overseas buyersnine countries signed purchasing agreements for a total amount equivalent to USD12 million during a single purchasing tour of Gyeonggi Province this month.
[Report]
1) Gimpo-Paju Ginseng Coop. / Gimpo City (July 13th)
In this local specialty products shop in Gimpo (김포) City, a group of foreign business representatives are scrutinizing various products. They represent overseas companies that import Korean food products. InvitedGyeonggi Province, these buyers examinesometimes taste the products listening to Korean producers describe the cultivationproduction processes.
2) [INTERVIEW] Nuien Ban Han / BuyerVietnam
“Korean ginsengmore popular than Chinese or Japanese products in Vietnam. I think this product will be well received we sell it there.”
Ginseng products of this region are particularly popular in China, with exports to that nation increasing steadily.
3) [INTERVIEW] Suh Eun-beom / Representative of Gimpo-Paju Ginseng Coop.
“Our Goryo Ginsengbetter than Chinese products in terms of appearance as well as densityaroma. Itvery popular among Chinese tourists.”
4) AgriculturalFishery Products Distribution Center / Suwon City
These buyers then visited a distribution centermany quality agriculturalfishery products carrying G-mark certification are traded. In addition to the products themselves, the buyers are equally interested in the distributionsales procedures of these products.
5) Export Consultation Meeting for Invited Overseas Buyers
During their two-day tour of Gyeonggi Province, these overseas buyers ted to purchases amounting to USD12 million comprised of a variety of Gyeonggi Province products including ginsengfresh vegetables such as sweet peppers.
6) [INTERVIEW] Lee Jin-chan / Director General of the Gyeonggi Province Agricultural Administration Bureau
“We invited buyersSoutheast Asia, Canadathe US. They are key figures for us in approaching their markets. I hope that these representatives are now effectively convinced of the excellence of our productspurchase more of our products in the future.”
Taking advantage of the opening of overseas markets, this invitational event for foreign buyerspart of Gyeonggi Province’s policies to promote the export of provincial agriculturalfishery products.

Title 3. Court Rules to Discontinue Compulsory Closure of Large Supermarkets (0718-3)
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The compulsory closure of large supermarkets on specific days has been the subject of debate between autonomous bodieslarge supermarkets. Gyeonggi Provincesearching for new ways to revive traditional markets.
[Report]
1) Court Sides with Large Distributors
This new move of the provincial government was initiated following the recent ruling of the Suwon (수원) District Court, which accepted a joint application filedlarge distribution companies for an injunction against the restriction of business days.
2) 42 out of 55 Traditional Markets BenefitedCompulsory Closure of Large Supermarkets
Prior to this court decision, approximately 80 percent oftraditional markets in Gyeonggi Province had benefitedSale Days that were held on the compulsory closure days of large supermarkets.
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Traffic increased30%the number of customers increased27% in traditional markets in Gyeonggi Province on such days, the highest figures among similar markets in autonomous bodies in Korea. That willbe the case anymore after the injunction.
3) [INTERVIEW] Lee Yong-chae / Head of the Suwon Maesan Market Merchants Association
“The number of younger consumers visiting traditional markets during the compulsory closure days of large supermarkets actually increased. We are worried that this court injunction will force a reversion to previous difficult circumstances.”
4) Gyeonggi Province Seeks New Traditional Market Promotion Policies
Senior Gyeonggi Province officials met to devise division-level policies to support traditional markets.
5) [INTERVIEW] Jeon Seong-tae / Gyeonggi Province Assistant Governor for Economy & Investment
“A total of 20 new possible measures were proposed11 divisionsoffices. We plan to do our utmost to effectively implement these ideas. These (supportive) measures will be oriented towards attitudeservice reformation among merchants.”
This means that the Gyeonggi Provincial Government will help merchants in traditional markets improve their business practices so as to draw more consumers.
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Gyeonggi Province also plans to introduce a portal site for traditional markets, designate special zones within the markets that will attract consumers,promote direct transactions between agricultural producersconsumers.
In the meantime, the proposed measures will be tested for feasibility before implementation.

Title 4. Gyeonggi Youths New Deal Program (0716-1)
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Recruitment seasonapproaching in Korea,more youths are joining the Gyeonggi Youths New Deal Program, a customized employment support program organizedGyeonggi Province.
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1) Graduate-to-be’s Prepare for Employment
Most university students are concentrating on improving their résumésacquiring additional qualificationsthese students who are studying hard in preparation for qualification examinations. Few attempt to seek employment consultation services or learn interview skills.
2) Park Tae-gyu / University Junior
“I do study hard to prepare for qualification examinations. There are few placesI can learn interview skills.”
Kim Eun-ju (김은주), an employee of an accounting firm,a success case in securing employment through a good profileinterview skills rather than differentiated qualifications. She identified an ideal job field for herprepared herself for the job application process with the help of a customized employment consultation service.
3) Kim Eun-ju / Accounting Firm Employee
“Itquite possible to find a good jobpreparing yourself better for actual work,a better résumé.”
The employment consultation service she used was the Gyeonggi Youths New Deal Program.
4) Gyeonggi Youths New Deal program
Using this service, she perfected skills for going through the employment processwriting a convincing résumé toan impressive interview.
5) 74% Employment Success Rate
Launched last year through the Gyeonggi Employment Center, the Gyeonggi Youths New Deal Program has achieved a 74% employment rate to date.
The Gyeonggi Employment Center plans to open up the beneficial opportunities of the program tostudents in Korea so as to help the smallmedium-sized business of Gyeonggi Province overcome recruitment difficulties.

Title 5. Rising Foreign Investment in Northern Gyeonggi Province (0717-1)
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A large majority of investments inducedGyeonggi Provinceoverseas enterprises are directed to the northern part of the province.
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1) USD1.95 Billion Investment Inducement in 1st Half of 2012
During the first half of this year, Gyeonggi Province succeeded in inducing investmentsoverseas enterprises totaling USD 1.95 billion.
2) 74.7% in Northern Gyeonggi Province
Whatmore interestingthat three quarters of these investments will be realized in the northern part of the province. The companies involved are those operating in the semiconductordisplay equipment fields.
3) Northern Gyeonggi Becomes Home to an Advanced Industrial Cluster
Idemitsu KosanNEG of Japan, which has proprietary technologies in OLED materials, will lead the establishment of a high-tech industrial cluster in northern Gyeonggi Province.
4) Huh Seong-bum / Director of the Gyeonggi Province Investment Promotion Division
“The establishment of industrial facilitieslarge global enterprise in the northern part of Gyeonggi Province will contribute substantially to economic development in the region.”
The economic boost will be accompaniedthe creation of a large number of new jobs.
5) 2,600 Jew Jobs Anticipated
A projected total of 2,600 new jobs will be dthree large enterprises that are slated to establish industrial facilities in northern Gyeonggi Province.
This area of Gyeonggi Province has long been avoidedenterprises due to national defense-related regulations. The establishment of operationslarge foreign companies will help this region catch up with the rest of the nation in terms of economicindustrial development.

Title 6. One-stop SolutionDominanbang (0718-1)
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In the public disclosure of its performance for the first half of this year, the Visiting Public Service System, called Dominanbang (도민안방) in Korean, revealed that it had completed the processing of over 40,000 civil applications.
[Report]
1) Jeongwang Station
A Gyeonggi Province public service team visited Jeongwang (정왕) Station of Shiheung (시흥) City.
2) Consultation Services on Health, Real Estate, Law, etc.
This servicehighly praisedGyeonggi residents because they can access one-stop consultation services in a number of fields including health, real estatelegal matters. One of the most popular servicescustomized employment assistance.
3) Lee Byeong-Hyun / Incheon City
“I wasdifficulties finding employment, but the Dominanbang helped me find work.”
4) Over 40,000 Civil Application Process during 1st Half of 2012
Public service teams made a total of 249 visits to locations in the citiescounties of the provincehandled over 40,000 civil applications during the first half of the year. Their services are also deemed to have improved with the passage of time.
5) Kim Nam-geun / Leader of Public Service Team 2 of Gyeonggi Province
“We will continue to improve the quality of our servicesexpand the range of services.”
Since the beginning of this year, the Visiting Public Service has invited members of the Gyeonggi Provincial Councilrepresentatives of civic groups to act as consultants so as to foster improved communications with residents.

Title 7. 3 Japanese Companies to Invest in Gyeonggi Province (0718-2)
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Three high-tech Japanese companies signed MOUs with Gyeonggi Province for investments totaling USD 130 million.
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1) Gyeonggi Provincial Government Complex (July 17th)
Representatives of Nitto Denko, Toyo TansoV-Tex of Japan sat together with Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Moon-soo (김문수) to sign investment agreements at the Gyeonggi Provincial Government Complex. A total of USD 130 million will be investedthe three companies in the construction of semiconductordisplay equipment production facilities in Gyeonggi Province.
2) [INTERVIEW] Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Moon-soo
“I am very pleased to have these leading Japanese enterprises invest in our province. This will contribute to the industrial development of Koreathe creation of quality jobs for youths.”
The proactive support of Gyeonggi Province was the key to the investment decisionsthese Japanese companies.
3) [INTERVIEW] Mikisokan / Head of Sales, Toyo Tanso Co.
“The favorable incentives for foreign enterprises, the business environment,the availability of quality human resource are the three main factors that led us to investment in Gyeonggi Province.”
4) Pyeongtaek Oseong & Hyeongok Industrial Complexes
These companies will establish production bases in the Pyeongtaek Oseong (평택오성)Hyeongok (현곡) industrial complexes.
5) Construction Work
Starting with V-Tex, the construction of facilities will be expedited,the full production operations ofthree companies will begin2013.
These new production facilities will approximately 500 new jobs. The competitiveness of related local companies will also be improved through the local supply of materialsthese companies.