[7 Wins in National Sports Festival]

Gyeonggi province achieved its 7th consecutive victory in the National Sports Festival.

The 89th National Sports Festival, which started on October 10, held its finale in the Yeosu Jinam Sports Complex.

Gyeonggi has ranked first for seven consecutive years. This year it has acquired 434 medals, surpassing Seoul by 135.

October 17, the province held a ceremony of disbandment in the provincial office\’s playing field, attended by players, coaches, and other officials.

Regardless of the results, they encouraged every athlete for their effort and performance.

interview – Kim, Mun-su, Gyeonggi Provincial Governor

Let us anticipate the part the Gyeonggi team will take in next year\’s National Sports Festival, which will be held in Daejeon.

[Transactions of 27 agendas]

A temporary gathering of the Gyeonggi provincial assembly was held for 16 days, starting October 1st.

On October 16, the 236th special session of the Gyeonggi provincial assembly closed after dealing with 27 cases.

The second supplementary budget revision has been passed at about $10 billion dollars, an $18 million dollar increase.

Also, for the first time in Korea, an ordinance on the standards of fountain water quality has passed. Accordingly, public fountains should standardize water quality and set up a signs warning residents not to play in fountains that do not meet standards.

Along with the fountain ordinance, an ordinance in support of low-income residents was also passed. Furthermore, a multicultural family support ordinance to help marital immigrants\’ adapt to Korea had passed through assembly votes.

[Defend Paldang Lake]

Prevention training was conducted to prevent any accidents from occuring at Paldang Lake, a major drinking water source for 24 million people who live in the metropolitan area,

Nearby Paldang Lake, an oil car and a vehicle carrying toxic substances collide.

The fire truck extinguishes the fire, while survivors are rescued. The army\’s chemical forces remove toxic substances from the car and from the road.

To prevent the spread of oil on the water, a prevention ship swiftly installs an oil fence around the scene of the accident and begins to remove the oil.

Although this seems like an actual incident, it is prevention training in preparation for any accidental situation that might occur on Paldang lake.

Interview – Kim Mun-su, Gyeonggi Provincial Governor

Working to protect 24 million residen\’s source of drinking water.

Gyeonggi province, which had been focusing on water purification, is also well prepared for unknown accidents.

[Movie Locations in the spotlight]

The location of movies and dramas often become a popular tourist site. Recently, Gyeonggi is being noticed for its sites in movies. Many point out that it enhances the image of Gyeonggi province.

This is a scene of the movie, \’7th ranking public officials.\’

The movie, which deals with the leakage of bio-chemical weapons and South Korea\’s secret intelligence agents, climaxes at Suwon\’s World Heritage Site, in Hwaseong.

Interview – Shin, Tae-ra, Movie director

Regardless of the overall stagnation of the South Korean movie industry, shots still doubled, compared to the same period last year.

interview – Park, Yeongjun location support team of Gyeonggi Film Commission

Not only movies, but also dramas and TV advertisements are selecting Gyeonggi as their filming location. This trend is expected to advertise the place and bring an economic ripple effect.

[Learn about Gyeonggi]

A book about Gyeonggi\’s culture, history and various other information has been published.

Gyeonggi\’s famous cultural assets, such as Hwaseong, Seojangdae, and Namhansanseong Fortress have all been gathered in a book.

The title of this 300 page-long book is \”Learn about Gyeonggi.\” It includes information about Gyeonggi\’s various culture and history.

Interview – Kang, Hyeon-do, Gyeonggi Self-governing Administration

In particular, a detailed explanation on current restrictions on military facilities and greenbelts that Gyeonggi is facing, the cause and alternative measures are noticeable.

The book also mentions various cultural assets and people that might not have been known, making the book even more interesting.

Although this book is currently released in only some provincial offices and related facilities, after being edited for easier understanding, it will be published for all Gyeonggi residents.

[Sharing joy and sorrow with the disabled]

In order to experience the difficulties the disabled have in their everyday lives, the governor and Gyeonggi residents participated in a one-day disability experience.

On October 16, the blind people\’s tournament was held in Yangpyeong, Gyeonggi, in memory of the 29th White Stick Day.

Starting with each city and county in the province, cultural events such as singing and playing Yutnori were held. And all around participants smiling faces could be seen.

Interview – Lee, Geonsu, Jigot, Osan

The event was set up to help the visually-impaired feel included in society and to help them cooperate with others.

Interview – Choi, Jae-geun President of Welfare Union of the Disabled

Meanwhile, on October 17, Governor Kim and about 200 residents gathered in Osan to experience what a disability would be like.

Governor Kim got on the bus while sitting on a wheelchair. He also promised to make improvements where there were inconveniences.

Interview – Kim, Munsu, Gyeonggi Provincial Governor

We wish that these events will allow improvements to be made in the welfare and rights of disabled persons and to help people to learn, care and become more aware about the difficulties they face.

[UFL Exercise, the best in South Korea}

In August, there were many spectacular scenes such as the tank and armored car exhibition. Gyeonggi province, which operated the Ulchi Focus Lens Exercise with its residents, has been elected as the best institution for the Ulchi Focus Lens Exercise.

The \’2008 Ulchi Focus Lens Exercise General Evaluation,\’ was carried out by the Gyeonggi Ministry of Public Administration and Security, and Gyeonggi province has been appointed as the best institution.

The operation of much practical training, such as the Paju Jaeun seo-won training to prevent national treasures from getting damaged, was highly appreciated.

Gyeonggi provincial office in particular has raised its appraisal with the tank and armored car exhibition, which helped make people aware of national security

Interview – Manwon Kim, Gyeonggi Department of Disaster Management

The Ulchi Focus Lens Exercise was one that lets us recognize the importance of security, disaster, and the environment, and is more memorable for the reason that all residents have participated.