Article 1. Early Choseon Royal Costume Exhibition (1110-3)
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An exhibition featuring recently excavated costumes worn by the members of the royal family in the early Joseon (조선) Dynasty opened in Gyeonggi Province. The exhibited items are being revealed to the public for the first time after their restoration.
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[Screen Top] ‘Dansam’, Summer Jacket Worn by Lady Giseong
An unlined summer jacket worn by Lady Giseong (기성), a granddaughter-in-law of King Seongjong (성종),features a round collar and short sleeves.
Its modern replica vividly revives its brilliant colors and phoenix pattern, a royal symbol, suggesting the status of the person who wore it.
[Screen Top]‘Danryeong’, Official Attire Worn by Prince Seonseong
An official uniform worn by the son of Lady Giseong (기성), which was also found at the same family tomb excavation site, is also displayed.
[Overlap-Interview]Lee, Hye-won / Viewer
“Some of the displayed costumes looked almost new. They show just how much effort has been put into their preservation.”
[Overlap-CG]In the cloud pattern of the attire, one can find small symbolic renderings of items that signify wealth, status, authority and good fortune.
Gyeonggi Provincial Museum (until March 1)
‘A Special Outing of Lady Giseong and Prince Seonseong of Joseon Dynasty’
More than fifty costume items and relics, which were found at an excavation site in 2008,are being displayed at this exhibition after having been cleaned and restored.
Royal Costumes of Early Joseon Dynasty
This exhibition is also the first of its kind to feature early Joseon royal costumes, and serves as a showcase of part of the evolution of royal costumes during the Joseon (조선) period.
[Interview]Jeong Mi-suk / Curator, Gyeonggi Provincial Museum
“The early attire is fairly large. One may wonder if they were actually worn or just wrapped. Their sizes became smaller later in the period, and their patterns and shapes also changed over time, which is a point I recommend viewers examine…”
This exhibition shows how royal costumes changed throughout the Joseon (조선) period, and enables one to appreciate that even traditional attire is influenced by the fashion of the time.
 
Article 2. East Gyeonggi Regions Green Lighted for Economic Development (1111-3)
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The eastern regions of Gyeonggi Province have been hampered by numerous development regulations and restrictions. However, there is a sign that the situation may change. Our reporter examined the details.
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Doam-ri, Icheon
Pine trees are being removed from this tree farm in Icheon (이천) City of Gyeonggi Province for transplantation at other sites. This is because a fashion industrial complex will be established on the60,000-square-meter site that includes this farm.
GTV Reporter Choi Chang-sun
“Including this area, three industrial complexes will be developed in eastern Gyeonggi Province, which will cost KRW 25 billion for development and create 490 new jobs.”
Industrial and Housing Complexes Planned in Eastern Gyeonggi Province
5 Development Plans Approved by Seoul-Gyeonggi Development Committee
Five proposed development plans in eastern Gyeonggi Province have recently been approved by the central government of Korea.
[CG]In addition to three industrial complexes, two housing complexes will also be developed on sites totaling 130,000 square meters in Gwangju (광주) City.
Taejeon-dong, Gwangju
More than KRW 400 billion will be invested in the development of the two housing complexes by 2017.The housing shortages in these regions will be significantly alleviated with the introduction of a total of 2,062 new apartments.
[Interview]Kim Tae-jeong / Director, Gyeonggi Province Regional Policy Division
“The eastern regions of Gyeonggi Province have developed slowly due to multiple regulations. We will endeavor to resolve housing and economic development problems in these regions through regulatory reformation.”
The development of five industrial and housing complexes in eastern Gyeonggi Province with a total investment of KRW 436 billion is expected to create hundreds of new jobs and boost the local economies of these regions.
 
Article 3. Gyeonggi Province Plans 9,000Ton Unpeeled Rice Buy-in (1112-2)
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Korea had another bumper harvest of rice this year. In order to protect the interests of farmers, the Gyeonggi Provincial Government plans to purchase 9,000 tons of unpeeled rice to stabilize rice prices.
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Rice Milling Center, Anseong
A stream of 800-kilogram sacks of polished rice arrive at the delivery depot of a rice mill in Anseong (안성) City. Rice production in Anseong increased by 15 percent this year. However, farmers are not overly happy since rice prices hang in the balance.
[Interview]Park Yong-ju / Rice Farmer
“Rice dealers keep calling lower prices, even below the level of unpeeled rice prices. It is inevitable for the government to intervene and purchase…”
[CG]The Korean government estimates this year’s national rice production to be 4.18 million tons, and decided to segregate the surplus amount from the market through purchases.
Gyeonggi Province Plans to Purchase 9,062 Tons
Gyeonggi Province will purchase 9,062 tons at tentative prices until the end of next month to cover 5 percent of the national surplus.
Final prices will be determined by Statistics Korea based on the national average in January next year.
Class 1 Rice to Be Purchased at KRW 52,000 per 40 kg
Payment will be made in advance at predetermined prices– for example, KRW 52,000 for a 40-kilogram-bag of Class-1 rice–to help farmers avoid financial difficulties.
[PIP- Interview]Kim Seok-jong / Chief Official, Gyeonggi Province Food Output Control Team
“As rice production increased by 9.1% in Gyeonggi Province, the provincial government decided to reserve rice through purchases so as to maintain the stability of rice prices.”
Since the suspension period for the opening of the rice market to free trade agreement signatory nations ends this year, the Gyeonggi Provincial Government will intensify its effort to increase the competitiveness of provincial agriculture through various endeavors.
 
Article 4. Gyeonggi Province Announces Budget Plan for 2015 (1110-1)
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Gyeonggi Province announced its budget plan for next year. The main focuses reflected in this plan include: financial recovery of the provincial administration, development of the northern regions, and safety management.
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Gyeonggi Province Announces Budget Plan for 2015 at KRW 17.8 Trillion
With Top Priority in Administrative Financial Recovery
Administrative financial recovery was given the top priority in next year’s budget, which was increased by 11.4 percent from that of this year to KRW 17.8 trillion.
[CG]The reservation of KRW 304 billion for statutory expenses, which could not be levied on local governments and education offices, is part of the financial recovery effort.
[Interview]Hwang Seong-tae / General Director, Gyeonggi Province Planning and Coordination Office
“Relations between the provincial administration and the education office will improve since the causes of financial conflicts such as overdue payments have been eliminated.”
Another notable element of next year’s budget is investment in the development of northeastern regions.
[CG]A specialized northeast development fund will be established to invest KRW 200 billion over four years in the economic development of northeastern regions.
Budget for Disaster and Safety Management Increased to KRW 313.6 billion
The budget for disaster and safety management was increased by KRW 110 billion to KRW 313.6 billion for the expansion and effective management of facilities and manpower.
Job creation and the improvement of social infrastructure will also be supported extensively.
2015 Gyeonggi Province Annual Budget to be Finalized in Mid-December
The final budget of Gyeonggi Province for next year will be made official in mid-December after approval by the Gyeonggi Provincial Assembly.
 
Article 5. Charity Kimchi-Making Event Held at Gyeonggi Provincial Government Complex (1111-2)
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A charity kimchi-making event was held in the quad of the Gyeonggi Provincial Government Complex in Suwon (수원) City. It’s the kimchi-making season for winter in Korea.
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Gyeonggi Provincial Government Complex Quad (November 11)
Charity Kimchi-Making Event
Two hundred and fifty volunteers gathered together in the quad to participate in Gimjang (김장), or kimchi-making for the winter. They are busy applying kimchi marinade in between salted cabbage leaves. Some of the volunteers are from multicultural families.
[Interview]Wang Geu-na / Multicultural Family Member (from China)
“I am having so much fun working together like a family. We tasted our kimchi and it was very nice. So the grandmothers (who will receive the kimchi) will like this kimchi, too.”
Through laughs and good will, 4,000 heads of cabbage passed through the hands of volunteers to be made into kimchi and packed in boxes today.
[Interview]Kim Suk-hui / Gyeonggi Province Saemaul Housewife Association
“We participate in this event every year, and are always surprised to learn that there are many people in difficult situations. I hope they have a warm winter and enjoy our kimchi.”
Kimchi Delivered to 1,200 Solitary Seniors and Welfare Facilities
The boxes of kimchi were delivered to 1,200 homes of economically underprivileged neighbors, including solitary seniors and welfare facilities, who responded with gratitude.
[PiP-Interview]Hyun Jin-yeong / Social Worker, Suwon Central Daycare Center
“I am very grateful for the love and care that this kimchi was made with. We eat it every meal time and sometimes make fried rice with it, and it tastes very good.”
The warmth of the volunteers’ hearts molded into kimchi is now warming the hearts of neighbors who are vulnerable to the cold of winter.
 
Article 6. Gapyeong Pine Nut Tree Forest Highest in Phytoncide (1113-3)
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A pine nut tree forest in Gapyeong (가평) County of Gyeonggi Province was found to be highest in phytoncide generation. Phytoncide is a generic term for antimicrobial compounds produced by plants. It is known to have therapeutic effects on humans.
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‘Gapyeong Pine Nut Aroma Blue Forest’
Local people visit this forest for relaxation and meditation surrounded by the phytoncide fragrance emanating from the over-20-meter-highpine nut trees.
[Interview]Seo In-jong / Pint Nut Tree Forest Visitor
“After spending two or three hours here, my steps feel much lighter and I feel so refreshed.”
Phytoncide is produced by some plants to protect them from microorganisms. It is also known to ease stress and enhance immunity in humans.
‘Gapyeong Blue Pine Nut Aroma Forest’ Highest in Phytoncide Generation
This forest resort in Gapyeong (가평) County has the highest phytoncide measurement in Gyeonggi Province.
Phytoncide Level Highest (1.44μg/Cu. M) among 15 Forest Resorts
The phytoncide level in this forest was 1.44 micrograms per cubic meter, the highest among fifteen forest resorts in Gyeonggi Province.
[Interview]Lee Yong-gi, Ph.D. / Gyeonggi Province Institute of Health and Environment
“The pine nut tree forest in Gapyeong showed a (phytoncide) level twice as high as that of the one with the lowest level. The measurement results may be utilized as scientific data in the development of healing forests, which is currently underway.”
Pine Nut Trees Account for 95% of 1.53Million-Square-Meter Forest
Pine nut trees are one of the most active phytoncide producers. Ninety-five percent of this forest, which is equivalent to 200 football fields, is covered with pine nut trees;46,000 of them are more than eighty years old.
There are many individuals who claim that they have benefited from regular visits to this phytoncide-rich forest.
[Interview]Lee Joo-yeong / Forest Guide at ‘Gapyeong Pine Nut Aroma Blue Forest’
“Some visitors were suffering from depression, others were under persistent stress. Many of them had their conditions improved here. I think that regular visits are important to benefit from the power of this forest.”
Promotion of Gapyeong Pine Nut Forest Planned
Gyeonggi Province now plans to promote the pine nut tree forest of Gapyeong (가평) so that more residents can benefit from the healing powers of the forest.
Promotional efforts will include the installation of phytoncide level indicators and the development of healing programs.
 
Article 7. International Medical Services Help Gyeonggi Provincial Economy (1113-1)
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In Korea, the international medical service industry, otherwise known as medical tourism, has grown to such an extent that internationally famous individuals visit Korea for medical treatment, new job types have emerged, and the local economy has been boosted.
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Sehong General Hospital, Bucheon
The number of foreign patients at this general hospital in Bucheon (부천) City of Gyeonggi Province has grown more than four times over the past four years.
Many of them are from Russia and Mongolia, but they feel at home because special personnel guide them through medical processes in their own languages.
International Medical Coordinators for Foreign Patients
They are international medical coordinators trained in Gyeonggi Province as medical tourism specialists.
[Interview]Park Gyeong-seo / Director, External Relations Center, Sejong General Hospital
“When we began international medical services, we used ordinary interpreters who were unfamiliar with medical terminology. We began to employ specialized medical coordinators, and are now employing ten of them.”
These coordinators, of which 90 percent are from multicultural families, assist not only patients but also their families in matters of accommodation and board.
[Interview]Belik Alexadro / Patient from Kazakhstan
“I received so much help from the coordinators. Without their help, I don’t think I would have been able to come and receive treatment.”
[Partial CG]International medical services began to grow rapidly from 2010. In Gyeonggi Province, the number of related new jobs grew by more than 50 percent last year alone.
Ripple Effects Encompass Surrounding Businesses
The ripple effects of this boom are encompassing local businesses including accommodation providers and restaurants. Some lodgings are now receiving foreign customers exclusively.
[Interview]Lim Jong-seok / Landlord of Lodging
“Since we are close to the hospital, we began to receive Russian customers only. We have 70% of our rooms occupied on average.”
Many shops are hiring foreign language-speaking employees.
The growing international medical service industry is creating new jobs as well as new job types.
It is also becoming part of the driving force of the local economy.