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Article 1. Official Housing Value Rises in Gyeonggi Province (0506-3)

[Anchor’s Headline]
The official evaluation value of housing in Gyeonggi Province has increased 2.58 percent since last year. Siheung (시흥) City saw the greatest increase among the thirty-one localities of the province. Our reporter examined the details.

[Report]
Gyeonggi Province announced official evaluation value as of January 1 for 440,000 residences.

▶ Gyeonggi Housing Value Increases2.58%
The official evaluation value of individual housing rose 2.58 percent on average over the past one year. It is, however, lower than the increases seen in Seoulthe national average.

[CG] Siheung (시흥) City marked the greatest average housing value increase in the province at 5.25 percent; it was followedthe cities of Guri (그리)Icheon (이천)

▶ Housing Value Increases in All 31 Gyeonggi Regions
Housing value increased inthirty-one citiescounties of Gyeonggi Province.

[CG] Among 440,000 residences evaluated, 310,000 were valued higher than last year,the remainder were either new or valued on par with last year.

▶ Park Dong-gyun / Director, Gyeonggi Province Tax Administration Division
“The official housing valuethe basis for taxationis widely used in other administration areas such as national health insurance premium calculations. For protection of property rights, itimportant for property owners to be informed of the valuation.”

▶ Appeals Filed at Local Public OfficesJune 1

Official housing values can be obtainedlocal government websites. Those dissatisfied with the indicated housing value may file an appealJune 1 for re-evaluationmodification.

Article 2. Gyeonggi Cyber Marketplace Reorganized (0504)

[Anchor’s Headline]
Before the beginning of the Family Month of May, the Gyeonggi Cyber Marketplace reorganized its website. During this month, the online shop will feature a variety of gift itemsspecial sales events including customized gift sets.

[Report]

▶ May, the Month of Present-giving
Including Children’s Day, Parents’ DayTeacher’s Day, as well as Spouses’ Day, there are more gift-giving days in May than in any other month. This can be a burden for many consumers.

[CG] A survey of office workers revealed that an average Korean worker spends half a million Korean won on such days during May. The majority of them said itburdensome.

▶ Gyeonggi Cyber Marketplace Offers Ideal Gifts
With improved designsorganization, the Gyeonggi Cyber Marketplace features gift items for such days at reasonable prices. In addition to customized gift sets, the website also offers products in four thematic categories.

▶ 120 Gyeonggi Specialty Gift Item Products
The most notable features are 120 high quality Gyeonggi specialty product gift items including those for family dinnerseco-friendly foods.

▶ Special Event Runs until May 17 (kgfarm.gg.go.kr/)
The Family Month special offerdiscount event of the Gyeonggi Cyber Marketplace will continue until May 17. Many items also include free delivery service. For more informationonline purchases, please visit the marketplace website.

Article 3. Electric Vehicle Exhibition Held in Gyeonggi Province (0506)

[Anchor’s Headline]
An international electric vehicle exhibitionacademic convention, titled EV28, opened at KINTEX in Goyang (고양) City.

[Report]
This exhibition features a range of electric vehicles including two-person sports cars, 1-ton trucks, small busesindustrial vehicles. All these vehicles are virtually noiselessenvironment-friendly, producing no exhaust gas.

▶ KINTEX, Goyang (May 3~6)
EV28: The 28th International Electric Vehicle ExhibitionAcademic Convention

During the event, localinternational electric vehicle manufacturers revealed new visionsshowcased new technologies; 144 enterprises45 countries participated in the event, occupying 400 booths.

▶ e-Motional Technology for Men
With an official theme of ‘e-Motional Technology for Men’, the exhibition showcases human-friendly vehicles with emotional appeal. Visitors are impressedthe interiors of the hybrid cars. The smallest electric vehicleonly one-third the size of ordinary carscan run at up to 100 kilometer per hour. It takes only threehalf hours to fully charge the vehicle’s battery.

▶ Visitor Test Riding

Therealso a special test riding event for visitors in which members of the public can experience riding electric vehicles before they are introduced in the market.

▶ [PiP] Park Jong-hwan / VisitorPaju
“The ride was very smoothquiet. I am definitely interested in buying one it can realize mileage similar to the one I have.”

During the academic convention, leading electric automotive specialistsrepresentatives of enterprisesaround the world gathered togetherdiscussed ways in which to share advanced electric vehicle technologies.

▶ Kim Eun-tae / Director, The Korean Society of Automotive Engineering
“Korea has a high potential for becoming one of the world leaders in electric vehicles since it already possesses advanced automobileIT technologies”

The future of electric vehiclesbrightseemsfar away, although there are still a few obstacles to overcome such as the reduction of charging timeproduction costs as well as the establishment of recharging facilities.

Article 4. Honey Wine Developed in Gyeonggi Province (0506)

[Anchor’s Headline]
Demand for honey has increased in Korea with its diversified usage in products such as honey butter cookieshoneyed nuts. Recently, a brewer in Gyeonggi Province introduced honey wine to add to the honey product ranks.

[Report]
Honey wine is, in fact, one of the oldest known alcoholic drinks. Traditionally common in Europe, it used to be served to newly married couples.

▶ Lee Hyang-mi / Seojong-myeon, Yangpyeong County
“I am a wine fan. Honey wine has a smooth taste. I came to buy some more honey wine.”

Honey winebrewed through the fermentation of honey with wateryeast. This simple but delicate technology has been transferredthe Gyeonggi Agricultural ResearchExtension Services.

▶ Yang Gyeong-yol / Chairman, ibee Union
“Honey winebrewed using the same technique as traditional drinks; only it requires an additional maturing process.
The brewery uses natural honey produced in its own beehives.

▶ GTV Reporter Kim Tae Hui
“Only honeywater are used with no additives, so the honey wine has natural sweetnessa refreshing taste.”

The honey wine of Gyeonggi Province has already been recognized overseas; it won a silver medal last yearsecured a gold medal this year at Monde Selection, one of three renowned international wine shows.

Article 5. Gyeonggi Pursues Special Economic Zone Designation (0507)

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Gyeonggi Provincepursuing the enactment of a law for the designation of special economic zones in northern provincial regions. The provincial government plans to operate these economic zones as part of a North-South economic belt.

[Report]
Entitled National Reunification Special Economic Zones, these zones are to be located in Paju (파주) CityYeoncheon (연천) County. Gyeonggi Province’s previous submissions of special economic zone designation law drafts were unsuccessful due to National Assembly session time limits. Gyeonggi Province Governor Nam Kyung-pil expressed his strong intent to realize enactment this time.

▶ Gyeonggi Province Governor Nam Kyung-pil
“I strongly believe that northern Gyeonggi Province must be the advance base for national reunification.”

In these zones, Gyeonggi Province hopes to a pre-unification industrial model combining the resources of the Norththe South.
The enactment of the special economic zone designation law will provide a statutory basis for the establishment of economic unity through economic exchanges between South KoreaNorth Korea.

[CG] The first step following the enactment will be the designation of North-South free trade zones. The next step will be the creation of an economic cooperation belt encompassing Paju (파주), Yeoncheon (연천)Goyang (고양) as well as the existing cooperative economic complex in Gaeseong (개성) of North Korea.

▶ Choi Yong-hwan / Researcher, Gyeonggi Research Institute
“The creation of an industrial complex as large as the one in Gaeseong will have the effect of generating production capacity of KRW 9.2 trillion3,000 new jobs.”

These special economic zones have the primary objectives of accelerating the process ofpreparing for national reunification.

Article 6. Entertainment for Former Japanese Military Sex Slaves (0504)

[Anchor’s Headline]
A special entertainment event was held for former Japanese military sex slaves. Gyeonggi Province Governor Nam Kyung-pil, who was also present at the event, demanded an official apologyJapan.

[Report]

▶ House of Sharing, Gyeonggi Province (May 1)
Entertainment for Former Japanese Military Sex Slaves
The guests of honor of this event are ten surviving victims of such atrocities. These ladies, who are now in their 90s, are presented with carnations, a symbol of love offered to parents,entertaining performances.

▶ [Singing of Odes to Mothers]
The eyes of the ladies reflect the love of the people around them.

▶ Yoo Hui-nam / Japanese Military Sex Slave Victim
“We never talked about our past, even to our children. I am very grateful to you forthis care.”

At the event, Governor Nam promised that he will do his utmost to prevent such a tragedyever occurring again,that he would realize the establishment of a memorial hall for the victims.

▶ Gyeonggi Province Governor Nam Kyung-pil
“I urge Prime Minister Abe of Japan to show regretto apologize sincerely…”

There are currently fifty-three surviving victims of such atrocities; their average ageninety-three. Korea has repeatedly demanded an official apologyJapan, but Japanese authorities have so far denied the existence of such exploitation.

Article 7. Gyeonggi Universal Design Survey Team Begins Investigations (0507)

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According to a survey, one third of the urban population finds their living environment inconvenient. Gyeonggi Province has organized a survey team so as to identify the inconvenient elements experiencedvulnerable individuals including those with disabilities, seniorspregnant women. The team members took to the streets to experience such difficulties themselves.

[Report]
A member of the survey team wearing a 5-kilogram gadget that simulates pregnancy finds it extremely difficult to move about.

▶ Ha Dae-seong / General Director, Gyeonggi Province Urban Housing Office
“Itdifficult to climb up the stairs without holding the handrail. Even simple walking issimple imagining an unborn life within me.”

The team members are educating themselves to better understand the difficulties facedphysically challenged individuals in their daily lives. Their experiences will help them identify elements that need to be improved.

▶ Gwangju City hall (May 6)
Universal Design Survey Team Education
The Universal Design Survey Team, consisting of more than thirty officials, received intensive education before starting their investigations.

▶ Park Gwang-jin / Professor, Korea University of TechnologyEducation
“Everyone must be comfortable in the environment we d, regardless of their physical characteristics, genderpersonal capabilities.”

The universal design policy of Gyeonggi Province was established in 2011 so as to safe living environments for everyone. In addition to education, the team members also visit welfare facilities, roadsother facilities used dailycitizens so as to identify elements that can be improved.
The team members then discuss problemsfeasible alternatives. The ensuing environmental improvements will be effective ones based on an understanding of the actual difficulties facedphysically challenged individuals

▶ Ju Myeong-geol / Director, Gyeonggi Province ArchitectureDesign Division
“Many universal designs require keen a design sense. They also require participationurban designers, urban plannersarchitects…”

The on-site investigationsthe Universal Design Survey Team are being performed initially in eight cities of Gyeonggi Province beginningYongin (용인) City last month.

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