Title 1. Officials of Guangdong Province, China, Visit Gyeonggi Province for Benchmarking (1007-2)
[News Script]
Officials of Guangdong Province of the People’s Republic of China became the latest in a series of foreign administrators who visited Korea to benchmark the public service tems of Gyeonggi Province.
[Report]
The 365 Civil Application OfficePublic Service Train of Gyeonggi Province have been praisedKoreaninternational administrators alike as exceptional tems that bring public services topeople livework.
1) Guangdong Officials Visit Gyeonggi Province to Study Public Service Systems
Chinese officials observe the processing of civil applications in the Public Service Office on a subway with keen interest. They hope to learnthe efficient public service tems of Gyeonggi Province, which reach beyond civil application offices topeople actually live.
2) Wang Yong Fu, Chief of Guangdong International Cultural Exchange Association
“The Public Service Office on a subway has comfortable atmosphere. I think we should study the spirit of caring for people’s needsthe convenience that forms the basis of the public service tems of Gyeonggi Province such as this.”
3) Inspiration to Improvement of Chinese Public Service System
After observing the services providedthe Public Service Trainthe 365 Civil Application Offices, the Chinese officials were impressedthe efficiency of the servicesexpressed that they were inspired to apply such ideas to the improvement of tems in their home country.
The Public Service Train on Subway Line 1 has so far handled a total of 1.9 million civil applicationsconsultations. For the first time among local administrations, Gyeonggi Province also began the operation of civil application offices at major subway stations last year.

Title 2. 2011 Gyeonggi Leisure & Sports Festival (1010-2)
[News Script]
The Gyeonggi Leisure & Sports Festival was held for three days in Yangpyeong (양평) CountyOctober 7th. Our reporter was there.
[Report]
1) 2011 Gyeonggi Leisure & Sports Festival / Yangpyeong (October 7th -9th)
It’s early autumnthe airpleasantly cool with a soft breeze. The Narukke (나루께) Festival Park in Yangpyeong (양평) Countypacked with familiespeople in hiking clothes. Some set out to enjoy the autumn scenery on the embankment along the river, others choose to participate in a variety of sports such as paragliding, mountain climbing, motor cyclingboating. Children are excited they wait in line for the 119 safety experience. It’s the Gyeonggi Leisure & Sports Festival, the second following last year’s event.
2) Supplementary EventsExperiential Programs
Held for three days on the riverside in Yangpyeong (양평) Countysurroundedbeautiful mountains, this festival also offered a number of fun supplementary eventsexperiential programs including a survival game, 119 safety experiencescultural performances, providing ample opportunities for childrenadults to enjoy the autumn daysforge special memories.

Title 3. Forum on Development Restrictions in Underdeveloped Capital Regions (1012-1)
[News Script]
The counties of Yeoncheon (연천), Ongjin (옹진)Ganghwa (강화) are among the least developed areas of the Korean capital region. Development in these areasrestrictedthe Capital Region Development Planning Lawthe designation of Military Facility Protection Zones,in the name of national security. There are growing demands among residents as well as local governments for the lifting of the restrictions on these areas.
[Report]
1) 98% of Yeongcheon County Falls Military Facilities Protection Zone
98% of Yeoncheon (연천) Countytied up in Military Facility Protection Zones, which means local development in this area has to be sacrificed for the sake of national security. The situation has been unchanged for the past 60 years, but there has been neither compensation nor arrangements to honor the rights of residents.
2) RestrictionCapital Regions Development Planning Law
The restrictions on development in this area were even strengthened in 1980 with the introduction of the Capital Region Development Planning Law, which regulates various development activities in the Korean capital region.
3) Forum on Exclusion of Border AreasUnderdeveloped AreasDevelopment Restrictions / Bank Association (October 11th)
There has been a growing number of complaints about Yeoncheon (연천), Ongjin (옹진)Ganghwa (강화) counties lagging behind other areas along with growing demand for the exclusion of border areasunderdeveloped areasthe capital region definition. A forum was held to discuss this issue,the specialists who were present unanimously pointed out the deepening development imbalance of these areas because of the double restrictions.
4) Kim Gyu-seon, Magistrate of Yeoncheon County
“Thereno hope for local development in Yeoncheon County because itrestrictedthe designation of Military Facility Protection Zones as well as the Capital Region Development Planning Law.”
This forum highlighted the deepening problem of underdevelopment in certain areas of Gyeonggi Province such as those near the border.
5) Kim Gap-seong, Professor of Urban Engineering, Yonsei University
“The main purpose of the Capital Region Development Planning Lawto prevent population concentration in the capital region, but there are regions outside the capital zone that suffer the reverse effect of this law. The rationality of this law must be reconsidered.”
The Gyeonggi Provincial Government supports the complaints of residents in these underdeveloped areasis endeavoring to realize the abolishment of related restrictions.

Title 4. 92nd National Games (1010-1)
[News Script]
Gyeonggi Province successfully hosted the 92nd National Games, which ran for 7 daysOctober 6th.
[Report]
Many notable achievementsinteresting episodes marked this year’s National Games.
1) Jang Mi-ran Won Gold Medals in 9 Consecutive Games
Olympic championnational women’s weightlifting star Jang Mi-ran (장미란) of Goyang (고양) City, won three gold medals for the 9th time in consecutive National Games.
2) [INTERVIEW] Jang Mi-ran in Women 75kg+ Weight Lifting / Goyang City
“I always aim high.my ultimate goalto achieve good results in London Olympics. So I cannot afford to make a single mistake.”
3) Lee Chang-hwan Won Gold Medal in Archery at Home Town
Another Beijing Olympics gold medalist, Lee Chang-hwan (이창환), won a gold medal in the archery event, which was held in Ansan (안산) City, his home town.
4) [INTERVIEW] Lee Chang-hwan, Archery Gold Medalist / Doosan Heavy Industrial Co.
“I didn’t represent Gyeonggi Province in these games, but I am still very pleased to win in my home town.”
5) Unkown Baek Il-ju Set New Korean Record in Women Swimming
A previously unknown woman swimmer, Baek Il-ju (백일주), was in tears after she won the adult 400m event, setting a new Korean record.
6) [INTERVIEW] Baek Il-ju, Adult 400m / North Jolla Province
“I am very grateful to my coaches who helped me so much. Although I am a little too old, I will do my best to qualify for London Olympics next year.”
Producing many dramatic momentsmemorable achievements, the 92nd National Games of Korea closed on October 12th.
Title 5. Stars of National Games (1011-1)
[News Script]
The 92nd National Games featured a number of internationally known Korean sports stars.
[Report]
The 92nd National Games of Korea saw many Korean sports stars demonstrate both their exceptional capabilitiespopularity. Son Yeon-jae (손연재), a 17-year old woman gymnast, was one of the most popular athletesreceived considerable adorationspectators for her beautyexcellent performance
1) [INTERVIEW] Son Jeon-jae (Women Rhythmic Gymnastics) / Sejong High School
“I think I was a little too nervous because I wanted to show my best performance to the fans of home country.”
There were also brilliant performancesKorean Olympic stars.
2) Jang Miran Won 9 Consecutive Games / Lee Chang-hwan Won at Home Town
International women’s weightlifting star Jang Mi-ran (장미란) triumphed for an amazing 9th consecutive year,Beijing Olympic gold medalist Lee Chang-hwan (이창환) won the gold medal in the archery event in his home town.
4) Baek Il-ju Set New Korean Record in Women Swimming
A previously unknown woman swimmer, Baek Il-ju (백일주), caused tremendous excitement in women’s swimmingsetting a new Korean record in the 400m adult freestyle event.
5) Jeong Da-rae Marked 3rd
The much-anticipated performance of another woman swimmer, Jeong Da-rae (정다래), however, resulted in only third rank in both the 100m200m women’s breaststroke events due to incomplete recoverya knee injury.
6) [INTERVIEW] Jeong Da-rae (Women’s Breast Stroke) / Seoul City
“I will consider this as part of my preparation for the Olympic Games. I will do my best to show a better performance in the London Olympic Games.”
Every day during the 92nd National Games of Korea, there was no shortage of talk about the amazing performancesstories of the sports stars.
Title 6. Gyeonggi Province Triumphs for 10th Consecutive Year
[News Script]
Gyeonggi Province achieved overall championship in the National Games of Korea for an amazing 10th consecutive year
[Report]
The 92nd National Games – which were held under the theme of ‘To Gyeonggi with Dreams, to the World with Friendship” – closed on October 12th after seven days of festivities hostedGyeonggi Province.
1) 92nd National Games Closing Ceremony / Hosu Park, Goyang City (October 12th)
The 92nd National Games of Korea closed on October 12th. These were the first National Games hostedGyeonggi Province since 1989,it was praised as a very successful event, excellently organizedsuperbly supportedquality sports infrastructure.
2) 20 New Korean Records83 New Games Records
This year’s National Games produced 20 new Korean records, 83 new National Games records15 Tied National Games records, whichan excellent outcome compared with the average results. Many representative national stars, especially those who are expected to appear in the London Olympics in 2012, were followedcrowds of fans every day.
3) Jang Mi-ran, Women’s Weight Lifting / Son Yeon-jae, Women High School Gymnastics
Women’s weightlifting star Jang Mi-ran (장미란) won her ninth triple gold medal in nine consecutive National Games,Son Yeon-jae (손연재) won her second gold medal in the High School Gymnastics event.
4) MVP of 92nd National Games: Sa Jae-hyuk
The MVP award went to Sa Je-hyuk (사재혁) of Gangwon (강원) Province, a weightlifter in the 77kg class who won three gold medalsset one new Korean record.
5) [INTERVIEW] Sa Je-hyuk (Man Weight Lifting 77kg Class / Gangwon Province
“Victory in the National Games gave me tremendous mental boost,I am ready to face the 2012 London Olympicshopefully perform better.
6) Gyeonggi Province Became Overall Winner for 10 Consecutive Years
Gyeonggi Province was the overall winner of the 92nd National Games with a total of 85,081 points, amassing 160 gold, 155 silver165 bronze medals, thus achieving overall championship for a staggering 10th consecutive year.