Title 1. KRW 3 Million Fine for Air Conditioning with Doors Open (0709-1)
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A new regulation on air conditioning was introduced in Gyeonggi Province. According to this new provincial ordinance, which took effect on July 1st, any commercial establishment that operates an air conditioning tem with the doors to its premises open will be fined up to KRW 3 million.
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1) A Restaurant Street in Suwon City
Many restaurants on this street of eateries in Suwon (수원) City are leaving their doors open to attract more customers with their air-conditioning tems in full operation. Thisa common scene on the streets during days of sweltering summer heat.
2) Up to KRW3 Million Fine for Air Conditioning with Doors Open
Energy consumptionan air conditioning tem increases approximately 3.4 times when the cooled airwasted through an open door.
3) Kim Janh-ho / Anyang City Regional Economy Department Official
“A fine of up to KRW 3 million will be levied on an establishment operating an air conditioning tem with doors left open. We expect to be able to reduce energy wastage considerably through the introduction of this penalty tem.”
In addition to open air conditioning, compliance with indoor temperature regulationslarge supermarkets will also be subject to strict energy controllocal authorities.
4) Compulsory Min. Temperature: 25C at Shops, 26C at Lodging Facilities
The indoor temperature mustbe kept lower than 25C insales establishments including department stores,not lower than 26C inofficelodging facilities. Energy consumptionair conditioning accounts for approximately 21% ofsummer electricity consumption in Korea.
In tandem with the introduction of the penalty tem for open air conditioning, Gyeonggi Province plans to implement an on-going public campaign for the reduction of energy consumption.

Title 2. GTX: A Key Solution to Traffic Problem (0710-1)
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One out of every five commuters in Gyeonggi Province spends more than one hour on the road, which equates to 1.5 million commuters spending more than 1.5 million hours on the road every day.
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1) Sadang Station, Seoul
Sadang (사당) Stationone of the busiest subway stations in Seoul. A large number of transit passengers waiting in long lines for buses to Gyeonggi Province are a fixture outside this station. These passengers have to endure congested transportation on buses for a journey that may take yet another hour.
2) Kim Jeong-ho / Gunpo City Resident
“Travelling daily tofrom worka hard work itself.”
According to a survey conductedGyeonggi Province, there are 6.6 million daily commuters in the province; among them, 1.5 million were reported to spend more than one hour every day travelling tofrom school or work.
3) Policies to Ease Traffic Problems
To alleviate the inconvenience faceddaily commutersreduce their travel time, Gyeonggi Province has been implementing various measures such as the introduction of an integrated travel fare tem throughout the SeoulGyeonggi metropolitan area as well as the expanded operation of Gyeonggi-bound buses.
4) GTX, the Ultimate Solution for Traffic Welfare
However, the most important project that Gyeonggi Province has been focusing onthe construction of GTX metropolitan express railway lines.
GTXexpected to revolutionize traffic conditions in Gyeonggi Provinceshortening the travel time betweenareas of the provinceSeoul to within half an hour.
5) Cho Ji-hyun / Gyeonggi Province RailHarbor Bureau Official
“GTXan ideal solution to the traffic problems of Seoulthe surrounding areas of Gyeonggi Province. GTX willonly reduce travel time, but also have tremendous indirect economic effects.”
The construction of the GTX linesscheduled for completion2016.

Title 3. Certification of Good Businesses for Working (0711
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For the first time among the autonomous bodies of Korea, Gyeonggi Province has introduced ‘Good Business for Working’ Certification so as to promote ‘family-friendly management’ at work sites.
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1) Yuchang Hitech
Kim In-soo has been working in this company in Hwaseong (화성) City for the past 18 years. At his workplace, hean exemplary employee and, at home, hea good father for his children.
2) Kim In-soo / Manager, Yuchang Hitech
“Thereno overtime work including work on holidays in our company, so we can be more attentive to both our workfamily life.”
There are also a variety of welfare programs available for the employees of this company.
3) Good Business for Working Certification Presentation Ceremony / Gyeonggi Techno Park
Gyeonggi Province designated 31 privatepublic organizations in the province as Good Businesses for Working for 2012.
4) Kim Se-il / Gyeonggi Province WomenFamily Division Official
“The purpose of the Good Business for Working Certificationto promote family-friendly management at job sites.”
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Private companies certified as Good Businesses for Working are entitled to various benefits in their financial applications such as lower interest ratesadditional eligibility points for financial incentives.
Promotion of family-friendly managementGyeonggi Province has the dual purpose of addressing the low birth rate problemeliminating difficulties in child rearinghelping private companies increase productivityalleviating financial difficulties.

Title 4. 17th Women’s Week (0706-1)
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A ceremony marking the 17th Women’s Week was held at the Gyeonggi Small & Medium Business Center. Representatives of a number of organizations for womenmembers of multicultural families were present at the ceremony
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1) 17th Women’s Week Ceremony / Gyeonggi SmallMedium Business Center
A ceremony was heldGyeonggi Province on the occasion of the 17th Women’s Week. During the ceremony, in which more than 2,000 women participated, the Gyeonggi Women Awards were presented.
There was also an open discussion, entitled ‘Talk Concert’, on the subject of promoting creativityindividual potential among womenthe realization of gender equality in society.
2) [SOUNDBITE] Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Moon-soo
“As the governor of Gyeonggi Province, I will endeavor to a province in which women can live happily.”
The Gyeonggi Women’s Awards were presented to those who provided distinguished services in promoting the rights of womenthe advancement of local society.
3) [INTERVIEW] Winner of Gyeonggi Women’s Award
“I did what I wanted to dowhat I liked to do. I take this award as encouragement to continue to do my utmost.”
4) [INTERVIEW] Lee Eul-jook / Director of the Gyeonggi Province WomenFamily Division
“If we are to improve the rights of women, we need to support women in their workat home. We will implement programs that will reduce the workload of womenhelp them pursue their lives at workat home.”
There are a number of support programs for women being implementedGyeonggi Province, including the 24-hour operation of public childcare facilitiesprograms for women with discontinued careers.

Title 5. Micro-financing Support Center (0709-2)
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A support center for micro-financing, or people’s financing,being operatedGyeonggi Province for those who are facing difficulties in obtaining financing due to low credit ratings.
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1) XX Hair Saloon / Uijeongbu City
Sung Mi-jeong (성미정)the owner of a small hair salon. She needs to invest in new equipmentinterior refurbishment, but her revenuefarsufficient.
2) Access to Bank LoansDifficult for Small Business Operators
For small business ownersSung (성), borrowing moneybanksalmost impossible due to low credit ratingsthe inability to present security. She heard about the People’s Financing Support Centervisited the center for a low-interest loan.
3) [INTERVIEW] Sung Mi-jeong / Owner of XX Hair Saloon
“I’ve been to a number of banks, but I couldn’t get a loan there,interest rates were high. I am glad I can borrowthe center at a low interest rate. It’s a great help for my business.”
4) Gyeonggi People’s Financing Support Center / 365 Public Service Center at SuwonUijeongbu Stations
The People’s Financing Support Center was established to provide financial assistance at low interest rates to those who have low credit ratings or are unable to produce collateral.
Nine consultants are stationed at the center to provide financial consultation services.
5) [INTERVIEW] Lim Jeong-won / 365 Public Service Center Team Leader
“Our clients are those who find it difficult to get financingthe banks due to low credit ratings. Some of them are even in default for a long period of time. These are the people we are helping.”
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Since opening last year, more than 1,200 consultations have been provideda total of KRW 2.9 billion has been made available in micro-financing.
Gyeonggi Province plans to expand the services of the People’s Financing Support Center to include one-stop consultationemergency relief services.

Title 6. Comprehensive Support Policy for Solitary Seniors (0710-2)
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With the number of seniors living alone growing rapidly, Gyeonggi Province announced that it would formulate a comprehensive support policy that would benefitsuch seniors.
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There are nearly 1.1 million senior residents in Gyeonggi Province, with 217,000 of them living alone. The number of solitary seniors has been growing rapidly89,000 in the year 2000,is expected to reach 480,000 in the year 2025.
1) Comprehensive Welfare Support for Gyeonggi Solitary Seniors
The comprehensive policy will help the provincial administration implement welfare support for solitary seniors in more effectivetematic ways.
2) [INTERVIEW] Cho Gwang-O / Director of Gyeonggi Province Senior Welfare Division
“This policy will include the establishment of a solitary senior database, which will ensure that no senior citizens living alone will be overlooked in the provision of welfare benefits.
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In addition to the establishment of a solitary senior database, a special organization will also be established to exclusively coordinatesupervise the solitary senior support policies. Each solitary senior will be provided with one-on-one support servicesensured funeral support.
This policy will eliminate the possible neglect of individuals who live alone,raise the welfare standards of Gyeonggi Province for seniors.

Title 7. G-Design Mark on Certified Quality Public Facility Products (0711-2)
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While G-Mark certificationgranted to quality agricultural products of Gyeonggi Province, a similar mark, also certifiedthe Governor of Gyeonggi Province,awarded to quality public facility products.
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1) G-Design Mark Certified Products Exhibition / Gyeonggi Human Resource Development Center (Suwon, July 10th)
This ground coveringmade of recycled blocks. The ground surfacewater-resistant because rain water permeates these blocksflows beneath. Their sizethickness as well as design vary depending upon their intended use, such as for pavement, footpaths,parking lots. There are other exhibits, such as air pumpsbicycle stands featuring interesting designs.
These are public facility products bearing the certified G-Design mark. They were awarded the G-Design mark through a highly competitive ion process.
2) PIP-[INTERVIEW] Lee Han-jun / Gyeonggi Province Design Industry Team
“I hope that the items of this exhibition are used widelyimprove the quality of our living environment.”
This year, 35 products have been newly certified for the G-Design mark.
3) The 4th G-Design Mark Certificate Presentation Ceremony
The purpose of G-Design certificationto promote the development of creative designsquality products for public facilities that can improve the urban environment.
4) PIP-[INTERVIEW] Goh Deon-young / Representative of Cheongwon Industrial Co.
“Our product also has design certificationthe Office of Supply. I look forward tomany local authoritiesinterest in our productusing them in their facilities.”
Gyeonggi Province will invite officials responsible for public facilities to exhibitions such as this,will also provide consultation support to the manufacturers of products that failed to obtain G-Design mark certification.