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I’m Don Valiantthisthe newsGyeonggi Province this week.

Article 1. Tunnel Fire Disaster Response & Safety Drill (0522-1)

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Korean safety authorities have been supervising regional disaster management training since 2005. In Gyeonggi Province, a tunnel fire disaster responsesafety drill was performed this month on the Yeongdong (영동) Expressway involvingrelated safety personnel. Our reporter was there.

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A passenger car has broken down in the middle of a tunnel. The vehicles that followed, including trucksbuses, rear-endcrash one after the other. Soon fire breaks outheavy smoke fills the tunnel. Responding to emergency calls, police carsfire engines arriveimmediately block trafficevacuate travelers controlling the fire.

▶ Maseong Tunnel, Yongin (May 21)
Disaster Response & Safety Drill
This simulated accident, hypothetically involving ten vehiclesnearly a hundred casualties, was staged for tunnel fire disaster safety controlcoordinated management training.

▶ Jeong Gyeong-nam / Director, Gyeonggi Province Disaster & Safety Division
“This drill aimed to test manual-based trainingto exercise tematic, coordinated management of a disaster among related organizations.”

▶ 81 Disaster Control Rigs29 Organization Involved
A total of twenty-six related organizations participated in this national-scale disaster responsesafety drill, the first organizedthe Korean Ministry of Public SafetySecurity since its establishment. As the host of the drill, Gyeonggi Province Governor Nam Kyung-pil presided over the entire processon-site disaster management to post-accident activities.

▶ Gyeonggi Province Governor Nam Kyung-pil
“I am fully responsible for disaster management, the general director of our Safety Planning Bureau supervise on-site activities. We keep safety as apriority attimes.”
Gyeonggi Province established its own Disaster Safety Headquarters under the direct control of the governor in November last year so as to an effective provincial disaster response tem.?

Article 2. Creative Economy Forum Held in Gyeonggi Province (0526-2)

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On May 22, a Gyeonggi institute held a forum so as to review the performance of provincial creative economic policiesdiscuss ways in which to promote creative economy in the province.

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Two years ago, when national economic growth was slowing down, the Korean government adopted creative economy
as one of the vehicles to economic recovery.

▶ Gyeonggi Creative Economy Innovation Center (May 22)
Creative Economy Results & Strategies Forum
The specialists who were present at the forum held in Pangyo (판교) Techno Valley generally agreed that there are visible signs of positive outcomesprovincial creative economic policies. However, they warned against relying on short-term results.

▶ Gwak Jae-won / Director, Gyeonggi Institute of Science & Technology Promotion
“I believe that differentiated financial support for short-long-term projects based on detailed prospectsnecessary.”

[CG] The core of creative economyto high added valuenew jobs through the realization of creative ideas
However, a lack of initial investment supportthe difficulty new businesses have in surviving the period until stabilization posed the great dangers of failure. The presenters of individual topics proposed ways in which to growth engines through the support of new businesses as well as SMEs during such periods. One proposed the formation of creative economy models through the establishment of cooperative relationships between largeventure enterprises.

▶ Seo Dong-won / National Economic Advisory Council Fair Economy Committee Chairman
”I trust that we will be able to see a new era of economic prosperity; that we can a stepping-stone in becoming one of the world’s most advanced societies.”
During the six-panel discussion, specialists urged the centralprovincial governmentslarge enterprises to provide collective support for the ultimate purpose of creative economy development for job creation.

Article 3. National Traffic Accident Reduction Movement (0527)

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As part of the national traffic accident reduction movement, Gyeonggi Province held a public convention so as to promote safe traffic culture.

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For the first time in many years, the number of traffic fatalities in Korea fell below 5,000 last year. However, the level of traffic safety in Koreastill lowest among OECD nations, with Gyeonggi Provincethe greatest number of fatalities in the nation.

▶ [PiP] Jang Gwang / Manager, Road Traffic Authority Gyeonggi Branch
“The public convention for the national traffic accident reduction movementan event for a public resolution aimed at reducing traffic accidents.”

▶ Gyeonggi Small & Medium Business Center (May 28)
Public Convention for National Traffic Accident Reduction Movement
During the convention, organizationsindividuals who contributed to road safety, as well as taxi drivers with clean records, were presented with awards. Kim has been working a self-designated morning traffic warden for children.

▶ [PiP] Ki E-ja / Recipient of Letter of Appreciation
“I regularly visit schoolskindergartens to teach children how to cross roadsplay safely.”
Gyeonggi Province Governor Nam Kyung-pil stated that the provincial governmentworking on the creation of a comprehensive traffic safety temurged the public to heighten their recognition of road safety. A statement madea Gyeonggi Provincial Assembly member was also quoted to promote bicycle-related safety.

▶ Gyeonggi Province Governor Nam Kyung-pil
“Gyeonggi Province plans to launch a campaign to promote the wearing of helmets among bicycle sto make it legal.”

There was also a display of traffic accident photos at the entrance to the convention site, as well as driving education programs for the safety of childrenseniors.
The national traffic accident reduction movement began in 1981. Gyeonggi Province plans to a safe trafficdriving culture through various endeavors so as to achieve its goal of reducing the annual number of traffic fatalities to less than 2.4 individuals per 10,000 vehicles.

Article 4. Gyeonggi Province Hosts Gerhard Schroder (0526-1)

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Gyeonggi Province hosted former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroder, who led Germany through coalitioneconomic reformation after the nation’s reunification. During his visit, Schroder shared his experiencesinsights regarding post-reunification administration.

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▶ Gerhard Schroder Visits Gyeonggi Province (May 22)
The former German Chancellor was invited to Gyeonggi Province during Governor Nam’s visit to Germany last October. After a short meeting with Governor NamVice Governor Lee Gi-woo, Schroder delivered an address to the Gyeonggi Provincial Assembly.

▶ Gyeonggi Provincial Assembly
SpeechGerhard Schroder
He spoke about his experiences in national reunificationcoalition as well as his thoughts regarding Korea.

▶ Former German PM Gerhard Schroder
“People must be come first.”
Schroder stressed that national reunification must be realized based on the principles of freedomdemocracy.”

▶ Former German PM Gerhard Schroder
“Whatimportant isthe cost but people. Separated families must be reunited.”
Regarding political coalition, Schroder stated the importance of recognizing different ideologies among political partiesfinding cooperative ways in which to realize common objectives.

▶ Former German PM Gerhard Schroder
“Political coalitiononly possible when itbased on mutual respecttrust.”

▶ Former German PM Gerhard Schroder
ImpressedCoalition Policies of Gyeonggi Province
While expressing his positive impression of the coalition policies of Gyeonggi Province, Schroder said that such policies may spread throughout Korea. While in office, Schroder successfully led a bipartisan coalition in the resolution of political issues as well as effective administrative operations. He said that Gyeonggi Province has made remarkable achievements in its bipartisan coalition to date.

▶ Gyeonggi Province Governor Nam Kyung-pil
“We have a lot to do: a lot to reform, to prepare for national reunification,to realize social integration. Former Chancellor Schroder helped us with insights intoof these.”
Learningthe experiences of Germany, the Gyeonggi Provincial Governmentthe Gyeonggi Provincial Assembly will continue to work together for a better future.

Article 5. Gyeonggi Library on Wheels (0526)

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Gyeonggi Province has been operating a bus library for children in remote regions. Officially entitled ‘Gyeonggi Province Happy Book Bus’, this mobile library in a remodeled bus offers various reading programs in addition to an on-board free reading service.

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▶ Pyeongtaek primary School
A large, colorful bus that emanates an aura of fun rolls into the playground of a primary school. Children line upboard the bus with wide-eyed curiosity. The interior of the bussuddenly filled with boisterous young voices. However, the noise soon subsides as each child finds a comfortable cornerbegins to read a book.

▶ Choi Yu-ji / Happy Book Bus User
“There are many books here that aren’t in our reading room. Itawesome that there are so many books in a bus.”

▶ Applications for Use: 070-7865 1919 (www.happylibrary.org)
The Happy Book BussupportedGyeonggi Provinceoperatedthe Happy Library Foundation on an application basis. Carrying approximately 2,700 books as well as video equipment, this originally 45-seat bus visits primary schools, children’s centerskindergartens in areaslibraries arereadily accessible.

▶ Lee Ye-ji / Happy Library Foundation Reading Promotion Project Manager
“The Happy Book Bus visitsitneededprovides children with the opportunity to enjoy books or other contents in a comfortable, playroom-like setting.”
Other contents include various programs such as puppet shows, book readingsvideos. There are also books for adults so that parents can read books alongside their children. In addition to locations in remote regions, the Happy Book Bus of Gyeonggi Province also visits local festival sites.

Article 6. Farm InsectsAnimals Visit City Children (0528)

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The mobile farm experience class of Gyeonggi Province received positive responseschildren in urban districts last year. Our reporter examined the details.

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▶ Gwanmyeong West Primary School (May 27)
Mobile Farm Experience Class
This farm education class aims to help children who live in urban environments familiarize themselves with farm insectsanimals. Most children have never seen animals such as snakeshedgehogs in person. However, in this class, they get to seeeven touch some of them.

▶ Park Dong-jin / Student at Farm Experience Class
“I was scared of many animals, but, after this class, I amscared any more.”

▶ Lee Seung-min / Student at Farm Experience Class
“I got to touch a hedgehog for the first time. It was interesting.”
This mobile farm experience classprovided on an application basis,is supervised directlyfarmers. This year’s classes began last month. Another objective of this farm insectanimal experience class to help insectanimal farmers increase their income opportunities.

▶ Lim Myoeng-chun / Director, GARES Farm Resource Division
“This programprovided in conjunction with school education. It helps children with emotional developmentprovides them with an opportunity to appreciate naturethe importance of farming.”
Last year, 8,000 primary school children received this mobile farm experience education. The program operator targets 6,000 children including those in Seoul this year.

Article 7. Gyeonggi Allies with Private Sector for ODA (0527)

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Gyeonggi Province formed a council for Official Development Assistance, or ODA, involving specialistsvarious fields in the private sector so as to maximize the results of its international aid projects. Our reporter examined the details.

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▶ Gyeonggi Provincial Government Complex (May 21)
Inauguration of Official Development Assistance Council
At the first meeting of the council, which took place at the Gyeonggi Provincial Government Complex earlier this month, council members discussed ways in which to improve the efficiency of ODA projects reflecting the characteristics of Gyeonggi Province. One of the suggestions made was to establish business models in poor regionsto continue developmentassistance activities based on these models.

▶ Kim Yeong-tae / Lotus Village Executive
“I would suggest that specialized local groups be formedinvested in on an ongoing basis.”
The ODA Council consists of specialists in this fieldNGOs, enterprises, universitiesresearch institutes in Gyeonggi Province. Council members will participate in the entire processproposal to the result assessment of projects that will cost approximately KRW 900 million this year.

▶ Kim Kyeong-han / General Director, Gyeonggi Province International Cooperation Bureau
“Gyeonggi Province pursues ODA projects based on three principles: joint efforts, transparencythe application of Gyeonggi Province characteristics.”
Joint efforts with the private sector through the council will enable Gyeonggi Province’s ODA projects to greatly improve performances through information exchanges with enterprises, academiaNGOs that already have experiences in social contribution activities.

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