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Gyeonggi Governor Mi Ae Choo Meets Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Calls for Joint Advancement Through ‘Global Alliance for Future Mobility’

2026-09-22T02:12:17Z

 Gyeonggi Province Governor Mi Ae Choo met Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer at the Gyeonggi Provincial Government Complex on September 14
 Discussion on ways to expand cooperation in advanced industries, focusing on automotive and mobility, semiconductors, batteries and energy storage systems (ESS)
 Agreement on the need to expand ties among a wide range of stakeholders, including universities, research institutions, and young people
Gyeonggi Governor Mi Ae Choo met with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer at the Gyeonggi Provincial Government Complex on September 14. The two governors agreed to build on the strengths of their respective regions, particularly in future mobility, and elevate their partnership into a global alliance.
The meeting was attended by a Michigan delegation visiting Korea to attract investment, including Governor Whitmer; David Coulter, Oakland County Executive; Zack Pohl, Chief of Staff to the Governor of Michigan; and Rachel Donaldson, Senior Vice President of Market Growth and Business Attraction at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
This marked Governor Choo’s first meeting with a delegation from one of Gyeonggi Province’s friendship regions since taking office. During the meeting, Governors Choo and Whitmer discussed their regions’ key industries and areas of interest, as well as ways to expand cooperation among companies and institutions in such sectors as automotive and mobility, semiconductors, batteries, power supply, and ESS.
“Gyeonggi Province and the State of Michigan are key partners that have built a deep friendship and mutual trust over the past 15 years,” Governor Choo said. “By combining Michigan’s automotive manufacturing capabilities with Gyeonggi’s expertise in semiconductors, batteries, and software, our two regions can jointly lead the development of technology standards and supply chains in the global future mobility market. I hope Gyeonggi and Michigan can advance together as a ‘global alliance for future mobility.’”
She added, “I hope we can establish a practical framework for administrative cooperation that provides companies entering and investing in each other’s markets with the information they need, helps them resolve challenges on the ground, and assists them throughout licensing and approval procedures. I also hope we can expand exchanges not only between companies but among a wide range of stakeholders, including universities, research institutions, and young people.”
Governor Whitmer responded, “Michigan and Gyeonggi are ready to develop industries together, share expertise, and shape the future.” She continued: “Michigan has reliable supply chains and cutting-edge manufacturing technology, as well as the highest concentration of engineers per capita in the US.”
“We look forward to sharing these strengths with our Korean partners and creating new opportunities for people in both regions,” she added. “We will continue working closely together to lead innovation across the globe.”
Governor Choo also expressed a sense of affinity with Governor Whitmer, saying, “We have much in common: we both have legal backgrounds and place great importance on principles; we are both women leaders responsible for the future of our respective regions; and neither of us compromises in the face of powerful interests or political pressure.”
Centered on Detroit, Michigan is a major industrial hub that has long led the US automotive industry. More recently, building on its established manufacturing base, the state has also been strengthening its competitiveness in key industries such as future mobility, semiconductors, and life sciences, as well as emerging industries including batteries and ESS, drones, and artificial intelligence.
Gyeonggi and Michigan have maintained close ties for 15 years since signing a memorandum of understanding on friendship and cooperation in 2011, with particular emphasis on cooperation in the automotive and mobility sector. Companies from Gyeonggi currently operate in Michigan across a wide range of sectors, including automotive, semiconductors, and batteries.
Building on this meeting, Gyeonggi Province plans to maintain its close relationship with the State of Michigan while identifying concrete opportunities for cooperation between companies and institutions in the two regions.

Gyeonggi-do Encourages Detailed Address Applications for Accuracy

2026-09-22T00:24:07Z

 Launch of an intensive campaign promoting “detailed address” applications to improve everyday convenience and access to welfare services
 Provincial officials to visit post offices across the province in September to promote the “Safety e-Report for Address Information Facilities” directly to delivery workers
 Distribution of resident-focused address information materials, including leaflets and posters, throughout the province
Gyeonggi-do is encouraging residents of studio apartments and multi-household homes whose exact units cannot be identified by road-name address alone to apply for a “detailed address.” The province is also urging residents to report damaged or missing road-name signs and building number plates through the “Safety e-Report for Address Information Facilities.”
Introduced in 2013, a detailed address adds building, floor, and unit information after the building number in a road-name address. Studio apartments, multi-household homes, and other residences that do not have separately designated building, floor, and unit numbers like apartment complexes can be assigned detailed addresses. This allows residents to use addresses that include such information, such as “Building XX, Room 201.” Detailed addresses help ensure the accurate delivery of mail and packages. They also make it easier to identify the precise location of individual households when providing administrative and welfare services.
The Safety e-Report for Address Information Facilities, which has been in operation since 2023, allows residents to directly report damaged or missing address information facilities in their neighborhoods, including road-name signs and building number plates.
Residents can submit a report by visiting the Safety e-Report for Address Information Facilities website (juso.gg.go.kr) and uploading a photo of the damaged facility, its location, and a description of its condition. After receiving a report, the department responsible for road-name addresses in the relevant city or county reviews it and carries out any necessary repairs.
To make the two systems easier for residents to use, Gyeonggi-do has produced materials explaining how to apply for a detailed address. It has also prepared posters outlining how to file a report through the Safety e-Report for Address Information Facilities and illustrating common types of damage. The materials will be distributed to cities and counties across the province.
In September, the province also plans to promote the Safety e-Report among postal workers and other delivery personnel who frequently encounter road-name signs and building number plates while making deliveries. Provincial officials will visit post offices across Gyeonggi-do to distribute informational materials and ask delivery workers to report any damaged address information facilities they encounter through the Safety e-Report.
“A detailed address identifies a location down to the building, floor, and unit, providing essential address information not only for deliveries but also for administrative and welfare services and emergency response,” said Park Hyo-sik, Head of Gyeonggi-do’s Address Information Team. “We encourage residents to actively use the Safety e-Report for Address Information Facilities whenever they find damaged road-name signs or building number plates in their neighborhoods.”

Gyeonggido Counseling Center for Migrant Women Marks First Anniversary, Having Provided 6,101 Counseling Sessions to 712 Migrant Women

2026-09-22T00:25:53Z

 Gyeonggido Counseling Center for Migrant Women holds first-anniversary performance report meeting on September 1
– Provided a total of 6,101 counseling sessions to 712 migrant women
– Established a professional support system, including a 17-member legal support team and a 33-member interpretation and translation support team
 Confirmed the need for comprehensive support addressing violence, immigration status, family, children, and other interconnected challenges
 Expressed its plan to establish an additional counseling hub in northern Gyeonggi and strengthen access to counseling and support for less commonly spoken languages
Gyeonggi-do held a performance report meeting at the Gyeonggido Assembly on September 1 to mark the first anniversary of the Gyeonggido Counseling Center for Migrant Women. Participants reviewed the center’s achievements over the past year and explored ways to further develop the support system for migrant women who have experienced violence.
According to statistics released by the center, a total of 712 migrant women received 6,101 counseling sessions between August 2025 and June 2026.
Counseling cases frequently involved a combination of domestic and other forms of violence, immigration status and nationality issues, family and children-related concerns, and everyday difficulties. These cases underscored the importance of providing comprehensive support tailored to individual circumstances and strengthening coordination among relevant organizations.
The Gyeonggido Counseling Center for Migrant Women provides multilingual counseling to migrant women who have experienced violence and their families, regardless of their immigration status. It also connects them with appropriate professional organizations and community resources based on their circumstances and needs.
In particular, the center serves migrant women from a wide range of immigration backgrounds, including marriage migrants, naturalized citizens, undocumented migrants, asylum seekers, humanitarian status holders, and migrant women admitted under the Employment Permit System. It therefore plays an important role in identifying and supporting migrant women whose experiences of violence might otherwise be overlooked by existing support systems.
Over the past year, the center has also laid the groundwork for strengthening professional counseling and support. It formed a 17-member legal support team that conducted 64 legal consultations and a 33-member interpretation and translation support team that provided services on 97 occasions. These initiatives have helped improve the accuracy and reliability of the center’s counseling services.
The center also established a network of organizations that support migrant women who have experienced violence, strengthening information sharing and interorganizational cooperation. This has laid the foundation for a coordinated response network capable of quickly connecting migrant women with specialized organizations and community resources across the province.
“We plan to actively consider practical measures to improve access to counseling for migrant women in northern Gyeonggi, including establishing an additional counseling hub, while creating the conditions needed to support these measures,” said Kim Seong-hwan, Head of Gyeonggi-do’s Immigration Society Support Division. “We will also increase public awareness of the counseling center and expand interpretation and translation support in less commonly spoken languages, steadily reducing the gaps in support identified in the field.”
Building on the achievements and feedback from the field presented at the first-anniversary performance report meeting, Gyeonggi-do plans to improve access to support for migrant women who have experienced violence. It will also continue helping the Gyeonggido Counseling Center for Migrant Women establish itself as a hub connecting migrant women with specialized organizations in their communities.

Gyeonggi Province Rolls Out Customized Smart Education Program “Farmdemic II” for Foreign Workers

2026-09-04T01:30:00Z

○ Smart livestock disease control education supporting 12 languages introduced to overcome language barriers for foreign workers
○ Easy smartphone access anytime, anywhere, greatly improving delivery of disease control guidelines
○ Field feedback from pilot operations to be applied along with full-scale rollout to livestock farms in Gyeonggi Province
Starting September 1, Gyeonggi Province will provide “Farmdemic II,” a multilingual, game-based livestock disease control training program, free of charge to 583 livestock farms in Gyeonggi that employ foreign workers, with the aim of strengthening the workers’ disease control capabilities.
Foreign workers have recently accounted for a steadily growing share of the livestock workforce, but language barriers and limited training conditions have made it difficult to accurately communicate disease control guidelines. To address these issues, Gyeonggi introduced the Farmdemic II smart disease control education system.
Farmdemic II is an experiential learning program that supports 12 languages, including Nepali, Vietnamese, and Thai, as well as 3D simulation features. Using the smartphone app, foreign workers can enter a virtual farm and repeatedly practice essential disease control procedures in a game-like setting, including controlling access to farms, disinfecting facilities and vehicles, administering vaccinations, and reporting animals suspected of carrying infectious diseases. As a key feature, it allows learners to immediately see the results when they choose actions corresponding to each situation, effectively increasing their understanding of disease control guidelines and engagement with the training.
Administrators can use the integrated management system to monitor each individual’s training progress. The system also supports tailored management based on each learner’s level and analysis of training outcomes, enabling farms to manage their disease control training systematically.
To increase use of the program in the field, Gyeonggi Province conducted three rounds of practical training and pilot operations for about 70 people, including disease control officials and foreign workers.
Lee Eun-gyeong, Director of the Animal Quarantine Division, stated, “Although the number of foreign workers is increasing, language differences and existing training methods have made it difficult to accurately communicate disease control guidelines.” She added, “Farmdemic II is a program that allows workers to directly experience, learn, and review disease control procedures in a language familiar to them. We expect it to provide practical help in improving farms’ disease control standards and preventing livestock infectious diseases.”

Gyeonggi Province Partners with Luxembourg to Support Local Healthtech Firms’ Entry into Europe

2026-09-04T01:28:10Z

○ “Gateway to Europe: Luxembourg Healthtech Business Seminar” hosted by the Gyeonggido Business & Science Accelerator on August 25
○ Introduction of Luxembourg’s healthtech ecosystem and one-on-one business meetings held for six companies
Gyeonggi Province has begun supporting local health technology companies in entering the European market by using Luxembourg as a gateway.
On August 25, Gyeonggi jointly hosted the healthtech business seminar “Gateway to Europe: Luxembourg Healthtech Business Seminar” at the Gyeonggi Bio Center with the Embassy of Luxembourg in Korea and the Gyeonggido Business & Science Accelerator.
The seminar was held to support bio and digital healthtech companies in the province in entering the European market by introducing the local market and industrial ecosystem, as well as the support environment for market entry, and by creating opportunities for exchanges with related institutions in Luxembourg. About 30 people attended the event, including Luxembourg officials and representatives of medical device and digital health companies in the province.
At the seminar, Koo Seon-mi, a senior commercial officer at the Embassy of Luxembourg in Korea, first introduced Luxembourg’s support system for entry to the European market. Regis Cire, head of healthtech at Luxinnovation, Luxembourg’s innovation support agency, then introduced Luxembourg’s healthtech and digital bio ecosystem, while Dr. Kim Hee-eun of the Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH) explained the local health research environment and the institution’s role.
Nam Byung-ho, CEO of HERINGS, a company with experience entering the Luxembourg market, then shared the company’s experience, providing Gyeonggi-based companies with practical information for their own expansion into the European market.
After the seminar, exchanges and one-on-one business meetings were held between companies in the province and Luxembourg’s related institutions. The meetings were attended by six companies in the province, including Noul (AI-based in vitro diagnostics), iConnectome (precision medicine and genomics), Biner (digital health and wearable devices), BioNexus (AI bio data platform), 6Letters (digital health and hormone monitoring), and Julia Bionics (biohealth and medical AI). They introduced their technologies and business models to representatives of Luxinnovation and the Embassy of Luxembourg in Korea. They discussed their potential to enter the European market as well as possible local cooperation.
Eom Ki-man, Director of Gyeonggi Province’s Bio Industry Division, said, “Access to information on local regulations and certification, as well as securing local business partners, is important for medical device companies entering the European market. With its healthtech ecosystem and business support system, Luxembourg is well suited to serve as a gateway to Europe.” He added, “Building on our cooperation with Luxembourg, we will actively support local medical device SMEs in expanding into Europe and strengthening partnerships there.”

Vietnam Women’s Union Visits Gyeonggido Technical Institute to Explore International Cooperation on Technical Education and Women’s Employment

2026-09-04T01:26:36Z

○ Overview and operating model shared for training skilled workers tailored to industry demand in fields such as electrical work and welding
○ On-site tour of vocational training at the Women’s Saeil Center and “DreamMaru,” a women’s startup support project
The Gyeonggido Technical Institute of the Gyeonggido Job Foundation welcomed a delegation from the Vietnam Women’s Union on August 25. The delegation had been invited to Korea for a training program on strengthening diplomacy and international integration capabilities, and the institute shared policies on technical education and women’s employment. The visit was arranged to share policies and field experience aimed at strengthening women’s economic independence and vocational skills, and to explore possibilities for future cooperation.
The Vietnam Women’s Union, which is currently studying outstanding international examples, visited the foundation to examine the Gyeonggido Technical Institute’s technical talent training programs and on-site support for women’s employment and startups. A total of 18 people took part in the visit, including the Senior Deputy Director of the Vietnam Women’s Union, other senior officials, and accompanying staff.
The Gyeonggido Job Foundation introduced the operating model of the Gyeonggido Technical Institute, focusing on the current status and major achievements of its training for technical talent—aligned with industrial demand in fields such as electricity and automobiles. The two sides then exchanged views on future cooperation, with a focus on strengthening women’s vocational skills and talent development.
The delegation toured key training sites at the Gyeonggido Technical Institute, including the departments of advanced machinery, electrical energy, smart mobility, AI industry, and smart welding. They reviewed curricula and training equipment designed to reflect industrial demand and observed the school’s field-oriented system for training technical personnel.
The delegation then visited the foundation’s southern regional office and toured vocational training programs at the Women’s Saeil Center and the operating site of “DreamMaru,” a women’s startup support project. The delegation reviewed the support system for women’s employment that connects vocational training with employment and business startup opportunities. Through the visit, they deepened their understanding of the foundation’s employment policies, which encompass both technical education and support for women’s economic participation.
The foundation expects the visit to serve as an opportunity for the two organizations to share policy experience and lay the groundwork for cooperation to expand women’s economic participation. It plans to continue expanding exchanges in technical education and women’s employment, while seeking practical avenues for cooperation.
Heo Jeong-eun, Director of the Convergence Talent Division at the Gyeonggido Job Foundation, stated, “Strengthening women’s vocational skills is a task that calls for shared deliberation and solutions across borders.” She added, “I hope this visit will go beyond sharing the two organizations’ experiences and become a starting point for practical cooperation.”

Gyeonggi Province Discusses Expanding Multilateral Local-Government Cooperation with U.S. State of Arizona

2026-08-20T01:24:30Z

○ Park Keon-kyun, Director General of Gyeonggi Province’s International Cooperation Bureau, met with officials from the Arizona Commerce Authority, City of Peoria, and Greater Phoenix Economic Council on August 14
○ Discussions on multilateral cooperation between Gyeonggi and Arizona local governments in advanced industries and other fields
Gyeonggi Province discussed ways to expand cooperation with the U.S. State of Arizona in advanced industries and other areas at the local-government level.
On August 14, Park Keon-kyun, Director General of Gyeonggi Province’s International Cooperation Bureau, met with Agnese Sturmane, Vice President of the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), Michael Finn, Vice Mayor of the City of Peoria, and Sean Fogarty, Vice President of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), at the Gyeonggi Provincial Government Complex. They discussed practical ways for local governments to cooperate in advanced industries, including semiconductor supply chains and corporate and investment cooperation.
Director General Park said, “Gyeonggi Province and the State of Arizona are regions with leading advanced-industry ecosystems, and I believe we can create even greater synergies by connecting our respective strengths,” and added, “I hope this meeting will serve as an opportunity to expand exchanges in advanced industries and lead to tangible economic cooperation.”
In response, Agnese Sturmane, Vice President of the ACA, stated, “Arizona places great importance on its partnership with Gyeonggi Province. Building on the strengths of both regions, we look forward to further expanding exchanges between businesses and institutions and achieving sustained results through continued cooperation.”
Arizona is a major international center for advanced industries, home to the headquarters of Onsemi and Amkor as well as major operations of global semiconductor companies such as TSMC and Intel. The state is enhancing its status as a global semiconductors hub, having recently been selected as a long-term host for SEMICON West, North America’s largest semiconductor industry exhibition.
The City of Peoria is home to Amkor’s largest advanced packaging manufacturing facility in North America, currently under development, while GPEC plays an important role in expanding Arizona’s industrial ecosystem by attracting global companies and supporting investment.
Gyeonggi Province has maintained local-government-level exchanges with the State of Arizona since signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on friendship and cooperation in 2024. The province expects this meeting to serve as an opportunity to further develop cooperation between the two regions and translate it into tangible results.

Gyeonggi Province Urges Central Government to Extend Support to Foreign Victims of Jeonse Fraud

2026-08-20T01:26:03Z

○ Gyeonggi Province proposes improvements to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport to support legally staying foreign victims of jeonse (lump-sum housing lease) fraud
– Special housing support measures allowing victims to continue living in affected homes
– Special financial support measures enabling access to low-interest jeonse loans and refinancing loans
Gyeonggi Province announced on August 9 that it had asked the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport to revise relevant laws and guidelines, including the Special Act on Support for Jeonse Fraud Victims and Housing Stability so that foreign victims of jeonse fraud who are legally residing in Korea can also receive government support.
The province requested that the Korea Land and Housing Corporation purchase the affected homes of foreign victims and use them for emergency housing support, allowing victims to continue living in their existing homes. It also proposed including foreign victims among those eligible for financial support so they can access low-interest jeonse loans backed by the Housing and Urban Fund, as well as refinancing loans that allow them to replace their existing loans.
Under the current system, foreigners are not excluded from the process of determining victims of jeonse fraud. However, even when foreign nationals are officially recognized as victims, they are excluded from major support programs, including access to public rental housing and financial assistance through the Housing and Urban Fund.
As a result, foreign victims cannot continue living in their affected homes even when they wish to do so for reasons such as employment or their children’s education. They also face difficulties accessing low-interest policy loans from the Housing and Urban Fund when they need funds for jeonse or refinancing.
Gyeonggi Province explained that the proposal was made based on its belief that exceptional housing and financial support is necessary for foreign victims who are legally staying in Korea and have established their livelihoods here through employment, family, and other ties. The province argues that the current system, which excludes victims of jeonse fraud from major support based on nationality, needs to be improved in light of the purpose of the Special Act on Support for Jeonse Fraud Victims and Housing Stability, which was introduced as a temporary measure to alleviate housing insecurity among victims.
Kim Tae-su, Director of Gyeonggi Province’s Housing Policy Division, stated, “We need to establish an institutional framework so that foreign victims of jeonse fraud who have established their lives in Korea can continue living safely in their affected homes and receive the financial support they need,” adding, “We will continue working closely with relevant agencies to ensure improvements at an institutional level.”

Seasonal Foreign Workers from Laos Experience Korean Food Culture at Gyeonggi Food Square

2026-08-20T01:27:26Z

○ Cultural experience programs jointly organized by the Gyeonggi Rural Workforce Support Center and Gyeonggi Food Square
The Gyeonggi Agricultural and Fisheries Promotion Agency (hereinafter, the “Agency”) held a Korean cooking and food culture program, “Sharing the Taste and Warmth of Korea at a Bossam Table,” on August 1 for 20 seasonal workers from Laos at the Gyeonggi Food Square Seasonal Kitchen.
Participants prepared and shared a traditional Korean bossam meal, experiencing the entire process from preparing ingredients and cooking to enjoying the meal together. Through cooking, they learned about Korean food culture and healthy eating habits while also having an opportunity to interact and communicate with one another.
Choi Chang-su, President of the Agency, stated, “We organized this event to support the emotional well-being of seasonal foreign workers and help them adapt to the local community, while providing them an opportunity to experience Korean food culture firsthand.” He added, “We will continue to strengthen cooperation among relevant organizations and commissioned programs in the province to create a stable living environment for seasonal foreign workers and promote sustainable development in rural communities.”
The Agency supports the stable settlement of seasonal foreign workers in rural communities through the Gyeonggi Rural Workforce Support Center, which is operated under a commission from Gyeonggi Province. The Agency continues to provide on-site support for safer working conditions by visiting rural worksites across the province, offering consultations to seasonal workers, providing guidance on preventing heat-related illness, and distributing preventive supplies such as cooling neck wraps and glucose-and-salt tablets.

Gyeonggi Province to Survey All Migrants in Substandard Housing, Strengthen Support, Crack Down on Illegal Activity

2026-08-11T23:46:26Z

Support for housing improvements, linked assistance through Gyeonggi Climate Insurance and welfare programs, and consideration of temporary accommodation when continued residence is impossible
Strict action against system abuse or illegal activities in cooperation with the Ministry of Justice
Under Governor Mi Ae Choo’s directive, Gyeonggi Province will conduct a comprehensive survey of migrants living in greenhouses, containers, or other substandard housing vulnerable to extreme heat and fire. The measure follows recent safety concerns over residents living in makeshift greenhouses amid record-breaking heat.
Governor Choo visited a residential greenhouse site in Gwangmyeong City on July 12. “No resident of Gyeonggi Province should be left without protection from disasters or safety risks,” she said. “Closely inspect living conditions for migrants vulnerable to disasters such as extreme heat. Put necessary protective measures in place without delay.”
From July 24 to August 14, Gyeonggi Province will conduct a three-week survey of all 4,420 accommodations housing migrant workers in agriculture, livestock, or fisheries across 31 cities and counties. Workers covered by the Employment Permit System and Seasonal Worker Program are included in the survey.
Inspections will focus on greenhouses, containers, prefabricated structures, or other substandard housing. Officials will check whether each residence complies with legal requirements and has essential facilities such as toilets.
Migrants found to be living in poor conditions will receive emergency relief and support to improve their living environment through Gyeonggi Climate Insurance, welfare programs, or other available assistance. Employers providing accommodation in temporary structures built without legally required procedures, such as approval for farmland conversion, will face administrative action in consultation with the relevant city or county.
Emergency protection will also be provided when housing is deemed unsafe for continued occupancy. Gyeonggi Province will work with cities and counties to arrange temporary accommodation when necessary. The province also plans to establish an integrated support system by connecting existing migrant assistance programs covering medical care, welfare services, and counseling. The system will help migrants in substandard housing achieve greater stability and settle into local communities.
Gyeonggi will continue humanitarian support, while separately working with relevant agencies to address system abuse or conduct undermining community order in accordance with the law.
Governor Mi Ae Choo stated, “Disasters such as extreme heat pose an even greater risk to residents living in poor housing conditions,” adding, “We will closely monitor conditions to help migrants live in safer environments while strengthening the safety net for people vulnerable to disasters.”
Meanwhile, joint inspections of extreme heat response measures at industrial sites and migrant worker housing have been underway across Gyeonggi Province since July 14, involving the Ministry of Employment and Labor and local governments.