Title 1. ‘After John CageBaek Nam-joon’ Exhibition (0403-1)
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The art of the late Baek Nam-joon (백남준), a world-renowned video artist,still appreciatedviewers throughout the world. A specialdefinitely unusual exhibitionbeing held in commemoration of Baek’s 80th birthday. Entitled “X Sound: After John CageBaek Nam-joon”, this exhibition features a mixture of avant-garde videoaudio arts.
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1) <Rigged Piano, 1956>John Cage / NJP Art Center
This sound, whichsomewhatthat of percussion instruments, comesthis piano. It was dthe famous avant-garde composer John Cage,the sound you heara musical piece composedhim. He attempted to break stereotypical views of sounding screwswooden pegs among the piano s. These rather odd sounds mix with the normal notes of a piano to the unique musical world of John Cage.
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2) <Total Piano, 1963>Baek Nam-joon
This pianoone of the well-known video art pieces of Baek Nam-joon (백남준). First displayed in 1963, this piano contains a number of light bulbs that light up when the keys are pressed. The reason for the similarity of these two pianosthat John Cage had a great influence on Baek Nam-joon (백남준).
3) [PIP-INTERVIEW] Lee Soo-young / Curator of NJP Art Center
“The year 2012 marks the centennial of the birth of the world-class avant-garde composer John Cage, as well as the 80th anniversary of Baek Nam-joon’s birth. The art of John Cageas difficult to understand as hefamous, so we illuminated John’s art in a piece-by-piece connection with Baek Nam-joon’s work to help viewers better understand his art.
This exhibition offers a unique opportunity to appreciate the works of these greatclosely related artists in a single setting.
4) [PIP-INTERVIEW] Lee Soo-young / Curator of NJP Art Center
“Thismore of an audio exhibition than a visual one, so the visual component only adds to the appreciation of the sounds that each piece s.”
5) <Without Record, 2008>Otomo Yshihite
There are also audio art displays d12 modern artistsaround the world.
6) <Ofuna Flower Center, 2012>Yuko Mori
Besides appealing to the visualauditory senses of the viewer, the art pieces in this exhibition also convey their artistic intentions through various emotional sensations such as fearspatial wonder.
7) X_Sound Exhibition (Until July 1st)
If you wish to learn more about the artistic world of Baek Nam-joonother international audio artists, this exhibition runs until July 1st.

Title 2. Small & Medium Business Promotion Fund (0404-1)
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The SmallMedium Business Promotion Fund of Gyeonggi Province has been playing an important role in the growth of the recipient companies. This fund hasonly helped many companies resolve their financial difficulties, but also established a foundation for increased salesthe creation of new jobs.
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1) XX Spiral Co. / Hwaseong City
This company in Hwaseong (화성) City produces ventilation devices for coolingheating equipment. By securing orderslarge enterprises, this company could achieve a 20% increase in salesrecruit 10 more employees. How did they do it? Itall because they could invest in the expansion of production facilities that were essential for satisfying the delivery conditions requiredlarge companies through the low-interest financial support of the Gyeonggi provincial business promotion fund.
2) [INTERVIEW] Yoong Sang-bong / Director of XX Spiral Co.
“Itvery difficult for small companies to borrow moneybanks because of high interest ratesthe collateral requirements. But the provincial business promotion fundvery favorable to usthe interest ratemuch lower.”
More than five thousand companies benefitedthe SmallMedium Business Promotion Fund last year alone.
3) Survey of 240 Recipients Reveals Positive Effects for 95% of Beneficiaries
According to a questionnaire-based survey of a sample group of 240 fund recipients, 95% responded that the support was helpful.
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Additionally, 76% of the fund beneficiaries actually expanded their businessesemployee numbers. More than 78% replied that their sales grew after receiving the financial support.
4) [INTERVIEW] Park Jong-dal / Officer of Gyeonggi Province Enterprise Policy Division
“The results of the survey reveal that the most important factor for the use of this business promotion fundthe low interest rate. Having an interest rate lower than that of ordinary banks seems to have been the key for the promotion of smallmedium-sized businesses.”
However, this survey also revealed that the required submission of so many documents during the application process has to be improved.
This year, Gyeonggi Province plans to provide smallmedium-sized businesses with total financial support of KRW 2.2 trillion in the form of monetary fundsfinancial guarantees. The provincial government also plans to modify the qualification requirements so that more companies including social enterprises can access provincial support.
Title 3. Free Artificial Knee Joint Surgery for Seniors (0402-1)
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Artificial knee joint surgery costs the patient KRW 6 million in Korea, a sizeable sum for some senior citizens who have no choice but to resort to a surgical solution. To alleviate the burden of high costs among elderly patients in low income brackets, Gyeonggi Province has decided to provide them with free surgery.
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Last year, a total of 40,000 Koreans underwent artificial knee joint surgery. And the number has been increasing.
1) Many Give up Surgery Due to High Cost
Most knee joint patients are senior citizens, but the cost of surgerytoo high for many of them. 72-year old Kim Yeong-ja (김영자) has long sufferedarthritis in her knee joints, but has been postponing surgery because of the high costs. Recently, she received the long-awaited surgery under the Free Artificial Knee Joint Surgery Program of Gyeonggi Province,is now capable of walking much more comfortably
2) Kim Yeong-ja / Artificial Knee Joint Surgery Patient
“I am very pleased to have been able to have an operation that I couldn’t afford.”
3) Joint Support for Free SurgeryGyeonggi Province, Lee Chun-taek HospitalSamsung Electric
Kim was one of the beneficiaries of this free surgery program, whichjointly supportedLee Chun-taek (이춘택) HospitalSamsung Electronics under the ‘Agreement on Artificial Knee Joint Surgery Support for Patients in Low Income Brackets’. Under this agreement, Lee Chun-taek Hospital provides medical servicesSamsung Electronics covers the costs for patients edGyeonggi Province.
4) 300 Patients Received Free Knee Surgeries
Since 2008, a total of 300 patients have received free artificial knee joint surgery under this programwere able to return to nearly normal daily activities.
5) Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Moon-soo
“Most elderly patients in low income brackets remain untreated although they are in severe pain every day, just because they cannot afford surgery. Itfor these individuals that this free artificial knee joint surgery program was intended.”
According to a provincial official, Gyeonggi Province plans to expand the coverage of this program to a broader category of low-income earnersto include a wider range of surgical services.

Title 4. Pay Increase for Certified Social Workers (0403-2)
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Although welfare demandcontinuously increasing, theretrend of social workers leaving their jobs. Low salariesinferior working conditions are driving social workers to search for other careers, pushing their employment turnover rate up to 40%. To rectify this situation, Gyeonggi Province announced that it will raise the salaries of social workers to levels comparable to those of public officials.
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1) Ocean Star Rehabilitation Center / Suwon City
Kim In-seon (김인선)a social worker based at a physical rehabilitation center in Suwon (수원) City. Kim’s dayfilled with constant labor without a single breakearly morning until late in the evening, caring for adults with disabilities. Kim started the job with a strong sense of duty, but the duty has become too much of a burden. A low salaryinferior working conditions make it even worse.
2) Kim In-seon / Manager of Ocean Star Rehabilitation Center
“All social workers are being paid far less than what they deserve. Itabsolutely necessary to improve this situation.”
Social workers at this rehabilitation center receive a monthly salary of KRW 1.6 million on average, whichmuch less than urban workers, but they are still better paid than most social workers at smaller establishments.
3) Lee Geun-gwan / Director of Ocean Star Rehabilitation Center
“Low payment for social workers has been a chronic problem. Improvement of their salaries will also improve the quality of welfare services in general.”
4) More Than 50% of Social Workers Consider Change of Occupation
According to a survey conducted last yearthe Korea Association of Social Workers, 42.6% of social workers changed their jobsmore than half of the remaining social workers are considering leaving their jobs. Itundeniably necessary to improve employment conditions for social workers. And it must be done soon.
5) Gyeonggi Province to Raise Social Workers’ Salaries6.4%
Gyeonggi Province decided to raise the salaries of social workers6.4% this year, following last year’s 8% pay raise, which amounts to a 14.4% salary increase over two years.
6) Kim Yang-ho / Section Chief of Gyeonggi Province Welfare Policy Division
“We will raise the salaries of social workersup to 6.4% so as to boost their morale.”
The Gyeonggi Provincial Government plans to include an additional budget of KRW 19 billion for this salary increase in the first revised supplementary budget plan,will continue to improve the salary levels of on-site social workers until they are comparable to those of public officials.
Gyeonggi Province has been providing a variety of supports for social workers including a retirement deduction allowancelife stability fund through the Gyeonggi Province Social Welfare Mutual Aid Association, which was established in 2010.
Title 5. Korean Rice Cakes for Diet (0404-2)
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Healthy rice cakes with a fat absorption inhibition effecthigher fiber content than ordinary rice cakes were introduced in the Korean market. This seemsgood news for dieters.
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Rice cakes are popular snacks among Koreans for their chewyfilling nature. There are many varieties of rice cakes with different colors, texturesingredients, but they are pies in the sky, or literally a “rice cake in a picture” as the Korean expression goes, for dieters. Thatbecause rice cakes usually contain high-calorie ingredients such as sugarsweet fillings.
1) Rice Cakes for Diet
The Gyeonggi Agricultural ResearchExtension Services developed low-calorie rice cakesbegan their production. These rice cakes are intended for consumptionweight-conscious individuals, yet they havethe goodness of traditional rice cakes in tastenutritional contents.
2) Mixed Grains in Rice Cakes Have Fat Absorption Control Effect
The key feature of these rice cakestheir content of minor grains that are known to inhibit the activity of lipase, an enzyme that breaks down fat for absorption.
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For fat to be stored in our bodies, it needs to be first broken down into fatty acidglycerol. Lipase acts as a catalyst in this fat-breaking process. Inhibiting the activity of lipase, therefore, prevents fataccumulating in the body.
3) More Than Twice High Edible Fiber Content Than Ordinary Rice Cake
These new dietary rice cakes also have more vitamin Cmore than twice the edible fiber of ordinary rice cakes.
4) Lee Yong-seon / Researcher of Gyeonggi Agricultural ResearchExtension Services
“This healthful rice cakes contain minor grains which prevents fatbeing absorbed in our bodies.”
A lack of sweetness in these rice cakes was replaced with nuttinesslightness of taste,therefore they are also ideal snacks for those with diabetes. With a price of KRW 6,000 for 400g, they aremuch more expensive than other rice cakes,are receiving favorable responsesconsumers.
5) Lee Gwang-ja / Hwaseong City
“I tasted itit was good. Since they say italso good for dieting, I bought quite a lot of them.”
Rice cakes account for 60% ofprocessed rice products in the Korean market. The Gyeonggi Agricultural ResearchExtension Services will continue to develop new rice cakes that appeal to modern consumers so as to promote the consumption of rice.