Title 1: Gyeonggi Province AssuresForeign Companiesof Investment Safety (1216-1)

[News Script]
Theregrowing concern that the recent North Korean artillery attack on Yeonpyeong(연평) Island may scare away potential foreign investors. In order affirm investmentsafety, Gyeonggi Province invited foreign investors to a presentation on security.
[Report]
1) Gyeonggi Province Secured Investments Totaling USD694 Million During 1st Half of 2010
Gyeonggi Province induced foreign investments totaling USD694 million during the first half of this year. This achievement reaffirms the position of the province as an attractive investment location for foreign companies. However, some potential foreign investors are currently reluctant to invest in Gyeonggi Provincevoiced concerns regarding investment safety to a provincial delegation that visited Japan last month.
2) Presentation on Security to Foreign Investors at 3rd Army Headquarters (December 15th)
In order to dispelworries among foreign investors in the wake ofthe North Korean bombardment of Yeonpyeong(연평) Isalnd, Gyeonggi Province invited the CEOs of 20 foreign companies to a presentation on security at the 3rd Army Headquarters. Army officers explained security measuresthe state of military preparedness in the provinceanswered questions raisedthe CEOs.
3) [SOUNDBITE]Kim Sang-Gi, Commander of 3rd Army
“Gyeonggi Provincethe backbone of the Korean economy,italso geographically very important for national security. We are well aware of the importance of this regionwill do our best to maintain security here.”
After attending the presentation, business representativesthe United StatesJapan said that they no longer doubt the defensive capabilities of the Korean 3rd Armyare prepared to invest in Gyeonggi Province.
 
Title 2: Small & Medium-sized Companies Award (1217-2)

[News Script]
Gyeonggi Province presented awards to excellent smallmedium-sized companies that contributed to the development of the local economy. The award winners will also be included among the Promising SmallMedium-sized Companies of 2011will be entitled to a variety of benefits.
[Report]
1) Small & Medium-sized Companies Award Presentation Ceremony at Gyeonggi Small & Medium Business Center (December 17th)
Gyeonggi Province finalized ion of excellent smallmedium-sized companies in the province.
CG
A total of 32 companies were ed as the winners of the award including 8 companies in the innovative business category that have been growing steadily based on superior productstechnologies,8 companies in the researchtechnology category thatrealizedcommendable performances in researchtechnology innovation.
[INTERVIEW) Gyeonggi Province GovernorKim Moon-Soo
“The award-winningcompanies will automatically be included in the Promising SmallMedium-sized Companies of 2011 without being subject to ion procedures.”
CG
The ed companies will be granted 5 additional assessment points when they apply for a SmallMedium-sized Company Support Loanwill be allowed to use the Gyeonggi Brand in their advertisements. They will also receive preferential treatment when they apply for tenancy in one of the Gyeonggi Venture Buildingswhen they request insurancefinancial guarantees for export sales.
2) Gyeonggi Province Continues to Support Small & Medium-sized Companies
Considering the competitiveness of smallmedium-sized companies as the key to the advancement of the local economy, Gyeonggi Province has been implementing a variety of support policies for these companies.
3) G-New Product Development Center
The Gyeonggi Provincial Government also established the G-New Product Development Center in the SmallMedium Business Center so as to provide companies with supports in designing, prototype developmentand various other activities.
4) UT Program for Overseas Market Development
The provincial governmentalso operating the UT program in collaboration with the University of Texas at Austinin the United States so as to develop overseas marketsthrough the university’s networks.
 
Title 3: 2011 Private Welfare Projects for Individuals with Disabilities Invited for Supportby Gyeonggi Province (1221-2)

[News Script]
Gyeonggi Provincereceiving applications for the Welfare Support Fund for Individuals with Disabilities for 2011private welfare project providersso as to determine whichprojects tosupport.
[Report]
Gyeonggi Provincebegan theopen invitation of private welfare projects for individuals with disabilities in order to determine whichprojects will receive fundingthe Welfare Support Fundfor Individuals with Disabilities for 2011.
1) Open Invitation for Applications for Gyeonggi Province Welfare Support Fund for Individuals with Disabilities for 2011 until December 24th
Applications for the support fund for 2011 were received until December 24th,the provincial government will determine which projects will be granted fundingthe budget that has set aside for 2011.
CG
Eligible welfare projects include those that are considered necessary for the welfare of individuals with disabilities such as those for the prevention of or rehabilitationdisabilities andthe promotion of social participation as well aseducationvocational training.
2) Contact for Information:Gyeonggi Province Disabled Welfare Division☎(031) 8008-4364
Project proposals that were submittedprivate welfare providerswill be screenedthe final ions will be announced during the second week of January 2011.
 
Title 4: Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Moon-Soo VisitsRefugeesYeonpyeong Island(1220-1)

[News Script]
Tension between SouthNorth Korea has beengrowingevery day since the bombardment of Yeonpyeong IslandNorth Korea last month. Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Moon-Soo(김문수) visited the temporary residences of Yeonpyeong(연평) islanders who fled the island after the incident.
[Report]
1) Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Moon-SooVisited Yeonpyeong Islanders Who Fledthe Island
RefugeesYeonpyeong(연평) Island who took refuge in an apartment complex in Gimpo(김포) City were visitedGyeonggi Province Governor Kim Moon-Soo(김문수).
2) Yeongpyeong Islanders Moved to Temporary Residences on December 19th
Among 1,046 Yeonpyeong(연평) islanders who fled the island after the North Korean bombardment, 1,029 were ledauthoritiesto temporary residences in this apartment complex.
3) Kim OrdersSupport for Refugees
Governor Kim visited the residences of the refugeesinstructed the accompanyingofficialsto ensure theircomfort.
4) Collaboration with Military Forces
Since the Yeonpyeong(연평) Island incident, Gyeonggi Province has maintained close collaboration with military forces to effectively deal with unexpected security events.
5) Emergency ReliefGyeonggi Province
Gyeonggi Province has also donated an emergency relief fund of KRW500 million toYeonpyeong(연평) islanders who suffered losses due to the bombardment. The provincial government also plans to ensure the security ofthe residents of Paju(파주), Yeoncheon(연천), Pocheon(포천)other areas in the northern part of the province that are close to the borderis ready to take necessary actions in the event of an emergency.
 
Title 5: Gyeonggi Province:An Ideal Place to Do Business (1221-1)

[News Script]
Gyeonggi Provincecontinuing its efforts to makeexpand roads to facilitate business activities.
[Report]
1) Road between MusongYangnoWidenedOpened (December 20th)
Road-expansionwork between Musong(무송)Yangno(양노) was completedthe new road opened on December 20th. This road-expansion project was a part of the endeavorsof the provincial government to make the province an ideal place to do business.
CG
This road was reconstructed asa wider 2-lane road, which runs 4.75 kilometers between Musong-dong(무송동) of Hwaseong(화성) City andYangno-ri(양노리), Bibong-myeon(비봉면).
3) Past: Narrow, Curvy, InconvenientSlow
Before the reconstruction, this road was too narrowcurvy for the convenience of both the 100 local residents as well as the more than 70 smallmedium-sized businesses along the road.
4) Present: ConvenientSmooth
With the expansion of the road, traffictransportation have become smoothermore convenient for local residentsbusinesses
5) Through Traffic Benefits Also
Employees of the Hyundai-Kia Motor Company’s Namyang(남양) Research Centerother companies in the region also benefitthis road since they previously had to use Road 313 ,whichnotorious for traffic jams during commuting hours. Gyeonggi Province will continue to provide support for local businesses through a variety of measures including the mitigationimprovement of regulationsthe expansion of roads.
 
Title 6: Total Maximum Daily Load System for Water Contamination Control (1220-2)

[News Script]
Special education on the Total Maximum Daily Load–or TMDL–tem for water contamination control has been provided to officials in related public offices for the past 4 months. The course officially endedwith a completion ceremony,the officials who are now armed with specialist knowledge are expected to realizeupgraded performances.
[Report]
1) TMDL System: A Regulation System for Contaminant Generation within Allotted Limits
TMDLan allotment-basedregional regulation tem for the generation of water contaminants such as waste watertoxic substances. In preparation for the introduction of TMDL in June 2013, 56 officials22 public offices in Gyeonggi Province attended a professional education course.
2) TMDL Education Course Completion Ceremony at Myeongji University (December 18th)
This course, whichrecently ended with a completion ceremony,consisted of weekend classes on customized theoretical education that can be applied to administrative practices as well ason-site education forthe watershed areasof the Han RiverNakdong(낙동) River.
3) [INTERVIEW]Lee Yeong-Sook, Official of Gapyeong CountyEnvironment Department
“I never heard of TMDL until I started the course, but now I am confident that my new knowledge will benefit my administrative practice.”
4) Pilot Application of TMDL in 7 CitiesCounties around Paldang
TMDL was initially applied inseven citiescounties around the Paldang(팔당) watershed, but will be introduced toregions ofGyeonggi Province except Ansan(안산) City.
5) [INTERVIEW] Kim Tae-Hwan, Chief of Paldang Water Quality Improvement Headquarters
“Since the Paldang(팔당) Dambetween two autonomous bodies of Gyeonggi Province, we need regional cooperation.”
6) Target Water Quality to Be Determined upon Consensus with CitiesCounties
Gyeonggi Province will discuss the target water quality with each citycountyfinalize the targets before the introduction of TMDL. With the simultaneous implementation of the Certified Emission Reduction System together with TMDL in 2013, Gyeonggi Province plans to intensify efforts for the improvement of the environment.
 
Title 7: Homeless Individuals Reborn As Saving Kings (1221-3)

[News Script]
Gyeonggi Province presented Savings Awards to homeless individuals who demonstratedpositive involvement in self-support projectsachieved significantsavings. This eventexpected to encourage the spirit of self-support among the homeless.
[Report]
1) ‘Restart Projects’ for Homeless Operated7 Organizations
Restart Projects have been implementedseven local authoritiesprivate organizations to support the homeless since 2005.Homeless individuals who participated in the Restart Projects gathered together foran award presentation ceremony
2) Gyeonggi Province Restart Savings King Contest at Gyeonggi Bio at Gyeonggi Bio-Center (December 15th)
A total of 11 homeless individuals were awarded the Savings Award. Winners of the award includedone person for each project as well asthe winner of the Savings King Award.
3) [SOUNDBITE] Lee Jeong-Geun, Director of Gyeonggi Metropolitan Self-Support Center
“The purpose of the Restart Projectsto rekindle the will to live among the homelesshelp them in their self-supportefforts.”
4) Savings of KRW22 Million in 2.5 Years
The Savings King Award went to a homeless individual who saved KRW22 million working as an automobile parts assembly worker for twoa half years withone of the project operators in Suwon.
5) [INTERVIEW] Kang Yeong-Jun(alias), Restart Projects Savings King Award Winner
“Having seen many street-bound homeless persons who lost connections with family, I thought I couldn’t go onthat.”
Earning a monthly wage of KRW 800,000 plus a share of profit, he has been saving KRW 700,000 every monthbecame an inspiration to other homelessindividuals.
6) [INTERVIEW] Kang Yeong-Jun(alias), Restart Projects Savings King Award Winner
“Self-supportonly possible when one’s willfollowedactions and, most of all, one shouldcling to the past.”
7) Reminder of the Importance of Saving
This award presentation event reminded homeless individuals of the importance of saving for self-support,and it will no doubt inspire them to leave the streetsstartnew lives with renewed hope.