Title 1. Friendship & Cooperation Tie between Gyeonggi ProvinceJiangsu Province of China (0829-2)
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Gyeonggi Province signed a FriendshipCooperation Agreement with Jiangsu Province, an economic center of China,thus entered into an amicablecollaborative relationship with Jiangsu Province.
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With the inclusion of Jiangsu Province in its official ties with Chinese provinces, the Gyeonggi Provincial Government has now completed a cooperative network withthe major regions on the east coast of China.
1) MOU between Gyeonggi Province & Jiangsu Province / Jiangsu Province (August 26th)
The delegates of Gyeonggi Province visited Jiangsu during their 3-day mission in China to conclude an FriendshipCooperation Agreement. The two provinces agreed to closely cooperateundertake bilateral exchanges in the fields of commerce, sciencetechnology,tourism.
2) 6th Tie with Chinese Province
With the signing of this agreement, Jiangsu Province became the 6th region in China to enter into cooperative relations with Gyeonggi Province following the provinces of Guangdong, Liaoning, ShandongHebeiTianjin City.
3) Completion of Pan Yellow Sea Economic Cooperation Network
This agreement also signifies the completion of a cooperative networkGyeonggi Province that incorporatesthe major regions on the east coast of China, which also, in effect,the completion of pan-Yellow Sea economic ties between the two countries. Since Jiangsu Province has a rapidly growing economy with average annual growth of 13.5%, the cooperative agreement between these two provincesexpected to accelerate economic cooperation activities across the Yellow Sea.

Title 2. Shihwa Lake Tidal Power Plant (0830-1)
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The construction of the Shihwa (시화) Lake Tidal Power Plantnow in its final stage,the plantexpected to become fully operational in December this year. As a front-runner among “Low Carbon Green Growth” projects, this power plant will attract much attentionthe environment-conscious public.
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1) Shihwa Lake Tidal Power Plant / Ansan City
The commemoration ceremony for preliminary operation of the Shihwa (시화) Lake Tidal Power Plant, whichbeing built onof the tidal embankment of Shihwa (시화) Lake, was held last week. Itthe first tidal power plant in Korea.
2) Operation Start-up in December
Costing KRW 496 billion, the construction of this power plant began in December of 2004is expected to be completed in December this year after seven years of construction work.
3) Power Generation Capacity of 254,000 kW
The power generation capacity of the Shihwa (시화) Lake Tidal Power Plant254,000 kW, the largest of its kind in the world.
4) Sufficient for Use500,000 Population
The annual total power generation of the Shihwa (시화) Plant will be 552 million kilowatt-hours, which1.6 times greater than the capacity of the Soyang (소양) Dam Power Plantenough to supply electricity to half a million people. This plant will also be the power house for the low carbon, green growth of Korea.
5) Commemoration Ceremony for Preliminary Operation (August 29th)
In advance of full operation in December, the Shihwa (시화) Lake Tidal Power Plant began preliminary operation following the ceremony held at the plant. Also present at the ceremony was Korean President Lee Myeong-bak (이명박), who said that the start-up of this power plant marks a turning point in the environmental conservation history of mankind.
6) President of Korea, Lee Myeong-bak
“The Shihwa Lake Tidal Power Plantthe pioneering case in the realization of the low carbon green growth.”
The operation of the Shihwa (시화) Lake Tidal Power Plant will reduce petroleum importsKRW 94 billion annuallywill also contribute to the national energy self-supply rate.

Title 3. Public-Type Nursery Homes (0831-2)
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Gyeonggi Province has been operating a Public-type Nursery Home Program to address increasing demand among parents for public-type nurseries. An additional 70 childcare houses were designated as Public-type Nursery HomesGyeonggi Province.
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The idea behind the Public-type Nursery Homesto provide quality childcare service at low prices.
1) Designation of 70 Additional Public-type Nursery Homes
70 private childcare houses were recently added to the roster of Public-type Nursery HomesGyeonggi Province.
2) Total 138 Public-type Nursery Homes in Gyeonggi Province
With the additional designations, there are now a total of 138 Public-type Nursery Homes operating in Gyeonggi Province. The nursery feesteacher salaries of the private childcare homes are adjusted to the levels of public nursery homes once the facilities are designated as Public Nursery Homes.
3) Savings of Childcare Expenses of Parents
Since the operation of the Public-type Nursery HomessupportedsupervisedGyeonggi Province, parents can reduce monthly nursery feesKRW 76,000 to 78,000 a month,the monthly salary of teachersraised to approximately KRW 1.5 million

Title 4. DMZ Korean International Documentary Festival (0831-1)
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The DMZ Korean International Documentary Festival, or DMZ Docs, introduces outstanding documentaries to international audiences through the DMZ, a symbol of ‘peace’, ‘life’‘communication’. In advance of the opening of the 3rd DMZ Docs, whichscheduled to run for 7 daysSeptember 22nd, a press conferencescreening of the official trailer took place on August 30thwas attendedinternational journalists.
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1) DMZ Korean International Documentary Festival (September 22nd – 28th)
The 3rd DMZ Korean International Documentary Festival willon September 22ndoffer a 7-day gala of international documentary films as well as non-competitive programs.
2) Over 100 Documentaries30 Countries
From more than 500 documentaries72 countries that were submitted, over 100 outstanding films that best express the themes of the festival – peace, communicationlife – were ed for screening. This15 more than the number of films shown last year
3) [SOUNDBITE] Cho Jae-hyeon, Chief Organizer of DMZ Docs
“There were more film submissions this year because therewider recognition of our festival.”
4) Director Sakamoto Junji Produced Official Trailer
The official trailer of this year’s DMZ Docs was producedthe Japanese director Sakamoto Junji.
5) [SOUNDBITE] Director Sakamoto Junji, Producer of DMZ Docs Trailer
“The recent earthquake disaster in Japan motivated me to participate in this documentary festival because I wanted to do something to help the people of world. I visualize the world as a placeone can no longer live without wearing a gas mask. And I wanted convey a message of hope to a world in despair.”
6) Promotional Ambassador, Bae Soo-bin, Ryu Hyun-gyeong & Park Jun-hyung
The actor Bae Soo-bin (배수빈), actress Ryu Hyun-gyeong (류현경)the child actor Park Jun Gyeong (박준형) were appointed as Promotional Ambassadors of this year’s DMZ Docs.
In addition to the specified themes of DMZ Docs, itinteresting to see how the darker elements of the DMZ, the divisionisolation, are translatedprojected in the documentary films.

Title 5. New Decor in Public Service Office in Subway Train (0829-1)
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The mobile Public Service Office of Gyeonggi Province on a subway car was refurbished with new decor. The interior of this office has been transformed into a simulated forest. Our reporter was there.
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The mobile Public Service Train makes four round trips a day between Seodongtan (서동탄) StationSeongbuk (성북) Station.
1) Public Service Office 365
The subway carriage of this Public Service Train was redecorated to resemble a natural forest
2) Plant PicturesNaturally Scented Air
The surfaces of the floorceiling were laminated with pictures of plants,the air was scented with phytoncide, a substance whichnormally emittedplantstrees, thus rendering the typical fragrance of forests. This so-called “forest bathing”also enjoyedmany Koreans since itknown to have beneficial effects on health.
3) [INTERVIEW] Choi Yeong-Ae, Junior of Anyang University
“It iseasy for me to find time to enjoy forests, but thisalmostI am in a real forest.”
4) CactiPlant Wall
The realistic forest effects of the Public Service Train were maximizedpots of cacti, which are known to be excellent absorbers of carbon dioxide,walls covered with real plants.
5) [INTERVIEW] Seo Geun-ik, Leader of Gyeonggi Province Mobile Public Service Team 2
“Creation of this green environment in a subway train will alleviate daily stress of the citizens.”
The Public Service Train has been providing subway s with consultationcivil application services for a variety of subjects, such as employmentwelfare,it also now serves as a refreshing green space for relaxation, which will continue until theof this year.

Title 6. 10th Anniversary of Gyeonggi Digital Contents Agency (0831-2)
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The 29th of August marked the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Gyeonggi Digital Contents Agency
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1) 10th Anniversary Ceremony of Gyeonggi Digital Contents Agency / Chunui Techno ParK, Bucheon City (August 29th)
The 10th anniversary ceremony of the Gyeonggi Digital Contents Agency was held at the Techno Park in Bucheon (부천) City last week. The Gyeonggi Digital Contents Agency was established in 2001 in accordance with the Gyeonggi Province Ordinance on the Promotion of the Cultural Contents Industry.
2) Growth of Digital Contents Industry Led4 Clusters
This agency has been the driving force behind the growth of the digital contents industry in Gyeonggi Province, primarily in the cities of Seongnam (성남), Goyang (고양), Bucheon (부천)Paju (파주)over 1,000 companies form industrial clusters.
3) Declaration of a New Vision
During the 10th anniversary ceremony, a new vision for the next decade was d. The vision statements were chosen to promote the growth of the digital contents industry new opportunities in the smart society of the future.
4) “A Hen out of the Front Yard”
The anniversary ceremony was followeda celebration of the success of the animated film, “A Hen out of the Front Yard”. The production of this animated film was fundedthe Legend Creation Project, a joint support project of Gyeonggi Provincethe Digital Contents Agency.
5) Record Audience Numbers among Korean Animations
“A Hen out of the Front Yard”, was chosen for the Legend Creation Project Investment in 2008became a huge success,recorded box-office numbers of 1.5 million.
6) [INTERVIEW] Shim Jae-pyung / Co-CEO of Myoung Film Co.
“I think the main reason for the success of this animation film was that it appealed to both childrenadultseveryone could enjoy the film in his own perspective.”
7) Gyeonggi Province Supports Legend Creation Project
Gyeonggi Province has been funding potentially successful animation productions since 2007. Another Korean animation film, “Dinomom”, which will be released in the US next year, had also been ed for Legend Creation Project Investment.
7) [INTERVIEW] Gyeonggi Province Governor, Kim Moon-soo
“We willonly use the profit for reinvestment but will also expand support for the development of cultural contents.”
Gyeonggi Province will continue to support digital contents industry,the Legend Creation Project Investment for animation filmsonly part of such endeavors.