1. Inauguration of Malaria Prevention Corps

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Malaria in Korea mainly occurs in northern border areas of Gyeonggi Province. The Epidemic Prevention Corps, consisting of combined groupsthe military, the provincial governmentprovincial residents, was inaugurated with a mandate for the preventionearly elimination of malaria. The inauguration ceremony was followededucation on malaria control.

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A total of 818 residents of Gyeonggi Province fell victim to malaria last year, which was a 34% rise611 patients in 2009. The numbergrowing rapidly.

The inauguration ceremonytraining of the military, governmentcivil Epidemic Prevention Corps was held at the Gyeonggi Province Northern Government Complex on April 1st.

More than 250 army personnelmembers of voluntary public epidemic prevention groupseleven citiescounties attended the inauguration ceremony. A joint resolution was announced during the ceremony, which was then followedpractical training in epidemic preventionpre-emptive disinfection.

During the epidemic prevention training, the instructor stressed the importancerecommended the use of mosquito repellent as well as refrainingoutdoor activities at night for the prevention of malaria.

Gyeonggi Province will implement intensive epidemic control measures, especially in regions of higher risk, using a total budget of KRW 3.26 trillion during this year. The provincial government will also provide support of KRW 1 billion to the South-North Joint Epidemic Prevention Project so as to minimize the occurrence of malaria in border areas.

2. Jeongok Prehistory Museum Opens

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Wouldn’t youto travel through time to the Old Stone Age to away a cozy spring day? Then a prehistory museum that opened in Jeongok -ri (전곡리) in Gyeonggi Province, one of the world’s major prehistoric sites,a place that cannot be missed. This museum displays relicsthe Old Stone Agealso provides a panoramic view of the evolution of man.

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Meet prehistoric men who roamed the Korean Peninsula 300,000 years ago at the Jeongok Prehistory Museum.

This new museumlocated in Jeongok-ri,Old Stone Age relics were discovered in abundance for the first time in East Asia. The exterior of the museum building resembles a spaceship, imparting the feeling of entering a time machine to travel to the prehistoric age. The interior was designed to simulate a large cave with low ceilingscurved passages.

One of the themes, which this museum adopted in its approach to the prehistoric scenes,the presentation of the evolution of hominids throughout the world dating as far back as seven million years ago.

Meticulously reconstructed prehistoric hominidsToumai in Africa to Mandalian of North Korea vividly represent the evolution of mankind over millions of years.

A variety of displays, rangingstone tools to an ancient hut made with mammoth bonescave murals, provide insights into the cultural productions of the human inhabitants of the Korean Peninsula in the Old Stone Age

To celebrate its opening, the Jeongok Prehistory Museum plans to hold other exhibitions including ‘The Origin of Music Exhibition” introducing ancient musical instrumentsNetherlands; this will run until theof October. There will also be a variety of performanceexperiential programs including prehistoric garment makingcave mural painting.

3. Full Operation of Seok Haegyun Project Begins

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Gyeonggi Province began full operation of the “Captain Seok Hae-gyun (석해균) Project” for the emergency transport of severe trauma patients. Our reporter was at the scene of the first rescue operationa helicopter at the site of a highway accident.

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It’s 11:10 am on April 25th. A traffic accident has occurred on the Jungbu (중부) Expressway near Icheon (이천) City.

A vehicle drivenYoon (윤) skiddedoverturned. Yoonseverely injuredis on the brink of death, but the nearest hospitalmore than an hour awaycar.

Then a helicopter of the Gyeonggi Fire Service appears in the sky. It takes less than half hour for the helicopter to transport Yoon to a hospital. Henow out of the danger of losing his life, thanks to the quick transport providedthe helicopter.
Timethe most critical element in the emergency rescue of severe trauma patients. The chance of survival rises dramatically the patient can be quickly transported to a hospital.

This quick transport of patients via helicopter was made possiblethe “Save More Trauma Patients Project” for the emergency transport of severe trauma patients.
The idea behind this projectthat, when therean emergency trauma patient, a helicopterdispatched with an emergency medical team on board to pick up the patientimmediatelyproper emergency treatment quickly transporting the patient to a hospital.
Hopes are high that many more lives will be savedthis “Save More Trauma Patients Project.”

4. Employment Exhibition for Individuals with Disabilities

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An employment exhibition for individuals with disabilities was held, during which 190 jobs in diverse work areas were offered. A variety of support services were also provided during the exhibition to help job applicants.

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For individuals with disabilities, writing resumes for job interviews maybe easy. But they can rely on volunteer service workers to help them.

Volunteer service workersonly help in writing resumes on behalf of job applicants, but also provide whatever assistance the applicants may need. Applicants who have hearing difficulties can even use the sign language interpretation service.

51 companies participated in this employment exhibition to recruit a total of 190 personnel in the areas of production, consultingoffice work. Among these companies, two are officially recognized as Standard Worksites for the Disabled.

The Standard Worksites for the Disabled are enterprises specifically establisheda parent company to employ only individuals with disabilities. Any employment undertakenthe enterprisealso recognized as employmentthe parent company,the parent companythen entitled to prescribed supportthe Korea Employment Agency for the Disabled.

Employment positions for individuals with disabilities will be increased considerably in public offices as well since Gyeonggi Province plans to increase the employment rate of the disabledthe statutory 3% to 4%2014.

There are more than 50,000 residents with registered disabilities in Gyeonggi Province. Finding employment will provide them with opportunities to prove their capabilitiesrevitalize their lives.

5. Bukhansan Doolegil

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As the climate becomes warmer, more people hike mountain trails during weekends. Bukhansan (북한산)one of the most popular mountains since itlocated just on the outskirts of Seoul. The 63 kilometer Doolegil (둘레길), a circular trail of Bukhansan (북한산), will open in June.

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Bukhansan (북한산)a 837 meter high mountain located between northern SeoulGoyang (고양) City of Gyeonggi Province.

Bukhansan (북한산), which used be called Samgaksan(삼각산), a triangular mountain,visitedten thousand climbers a year. These climbers often leave the established trailsventure into the forest, creating a numerous sub-trails.

These sub-trails have caused major concern regarding the safety of the ecotem,so Gyeonggi Provincethe Korean National Park Service joined together to the Bukhansan Doolegil (북한산 둘레길), a circular trail around the mountain.

44 kilometers of the Bukhansan Doolegil (북한산 둘레길) already opened last year. Additional sections totaling 26 kilometers will also open in June, spanning the cities of Goyang (고양), Yangju (양주)Uijeongbu (의정부). These sections will consist of 20 theme trails between Songchu Maulgil (송추마을길)Sanneomigil (산너미길).

Installation of essential amenities along the Doolegil (둘레길), such as toiletsbenches, will be completed2012
Few cities in the world have the privilege of possessing a national park within their boundaries. The opening of Doolegil (둘레길) in the outer areas of Bukhansan (북한산) National Parkexpected to become a major attraction in the capital regionthe general public as well as children, senior citizenspeople with disabilities can walk without great physical strain. It will also contribute to the promotion of the local economy.

6. Pontoon Bridge between SemiwonDumulmeori

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Semiwon (세미원)Dumulmeori (두물머리) in Yangpeong (양평) County are prized tourist attractions in Gyeonggi Province with beautiful lotus pondsaquatic scenes. A proposal has been made for the installation of a pontoon bridge connecting these two very close but mutually inaccessible sites of extreme beauty.

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A proposal was made for the construction of a pontoon bridge between Dumulmeori (두물머리)Semiwon (세미원), two outstanding tourist attractions of Yangpeong (양평) County in Gyeonggi Province, with the assertion that the bridge will also improve the ecological value of the sites.
Gyeonggi ProvinceYangpyeong (양평) County jointly held a symposium to discuss the effects of such an installation between these two sites.
It was generally agreed that connecting these beautiful locations with a pontoon bridge will eliminate the difficulty of moving between the two sites contributing to the promotion of tourism in this region.

A pontoon bridgesupporteda number of boat-like pontoons floating on the water. It has the advantage of being both economicaleasy to build or remove.
Gyeonggi Province will continue to study the creation of an ideal pontoon bridge that can protect the environment incorporating traditional charm.

7. Reduction of Greenhouse Gases at Home

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The reduction of greenhouse gases to offset global warminga major task throughout the world. Homes arean exception. Gyeonggi Province began taking action to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of homes.

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Gyeonggi Province announced that it will mobilize Green Home Consultants to reduce greenhouse gas emissionshouseholds. Green Home Consultants will visit homes that wish to reduce greenhouse gas emissionsprovide an analysis of energy use as well as recommendations for the efficient use of energy.

By implementing this program, Gyeonggi Province hopes to achieve a considerable reduction in the amount of greenhouse gas emittedthe non-industrial sector, which accounts for 40% of total national greenhouse gas emissions.

The provincial government aims to provide the Green Home Consultant service to 1,000 homes this year. Applications for the service can be submittedcontacting the Gyeonggi Call Center at 120 or through the homepage of Gyeonggi Province.