Article 1. Gyeonggi Province Technology Development Support (1027-2)
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In October, Gyeonggi Province received applications for small and medium business technology development support for the second half of the year. Our reporter examined the details.
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Survey of Small & Medium Businesses on Operational Issues
In a recent survey by a national institute, half of the small and medium-sized enterprises in Korea indicated lack of research and development capabilities as a major limiting factor in their business operations.
In fact, most small and medium enterprises have issues associated with a lack of R&D personnel, facilities and financing.
Gyeonggi Province has been providing these enterprises with financial support.
[CG]Launched in 2008, this provincial support program has since provided R&D support funds of KRW 94 billion to more than 200 enterprises.
It has achieved positive results averaging 3.6 times the amount of support in terms of cost reduction and sales.
Provincial R&D Support of KRW 3.5 Billion to Be Provided in Second Half of This Year
Provincial R&D support for the second half of the year will amount to KRW 3.5 billion in fourteen business categories.
[Interview]Choi Seong-gyu / Chief Official, GSTEP Project Management Team
“We have been providing technology development support to help (small and medium businesses) realize the commercialization of their technologies. This will help strengthen their business foundations as well as the local economy.”
Applications for Technology Development Funds Received until October 29
Applications for technology development funds were received until October 29.
Gyeonggi Institute of Science & Technology Promotion(GSTEP, http://www.gstep.re.kr)
Applications were received via the homepage of the Gyeonggi Institute of Science & Technology Promotion.
This provincial R&D support program will help small and medium enterprises in the province establish foundations for growth.
 
Article 2. Gwanggyo New Town Development Project Receives Green Light (1028-3)
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The completion of the development of Gwanggyo (광교) New Town in Gyeonggi Province, which was interrupted in its final stage, is expected to become reality as a revised plan was recently approved by the central government.
This approval resolves constraints that put some construction projects on hold for several years.
Revised Implementation Plan for Gwanggyo New Town Development Approved by Central Government
One such project was the construction of a high-rise residential complex, which has been suspended since being combined with a convention center project.
[CG]This revised plan, which separates the two projects, enables the construction of the residential complex to proceed independently of the convention center project.
High-Rise Residential Complex Site(284,479㎡) Attracts Developers
In fact, the nearly 300,000-square-metersite for the residential complex of 2,300 apartments is already attracting developers as the land has now been freed.
[Interview]Byeon Yeong-seop / Chief Official, Gyeonggi Province Urban Housing Office Development Management Team
“There will be no more concerns regarding the hollow effect at the center of Gwanggyo New Town. Gwanggyo is now expected to become a business center south of Seoul.”
Revised Development Plan Includes Additional Primary School
The revised development plan also includes an additional primary school to meet increased educational demand.
Gwanggyo Business Center Begins Receiving Applications for Occupation
The Gwanggyo (광교) Business Center has begun receiving applications for occupation from enterprises as its construction nears completion.
There are also plans for the transfer of provincial government offices, courthouses and the prosecution office to Gwanggyo (광교) New Town. 
Article 3. 50th Anniversary of Korea’s Participation in Vietnam War (1030-3)
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This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of Korea’s participation in the Vietnam War. In Gyeonggi Province, a ceremony was held with the participation of Vietnam War veterans.
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Gyeonggi Small & Medium Business Center (October 29)
Ceremony for 50th Anniversary of Participation in Vietnam War
The flags of the squads that fought in the Vietnam War enter ahall packed with the Vietnam War veterans as they sing a martial song.
While video records show tense moments during the eight-year participation of Korean soldiers in the war, old veterans fall silent in recollection.
During the ceremony, those who fell during the war were also honored.
[Interview]Gyeonggi Province Governor Nam Kyung-pil
“Without you, people of the world may have lost their freedom. It is now our duty to defend freedom, and we must do this for future generations. We will never forget what you did.”
During the ceremony, a vow to continue to strive for freedom and the reunification of the two Koreas was read.
[Interview]Lee Jang-won / Secretary, Vietnam War Veterans’ Association Gyeonggi Province Branch
“The Korean War generations and our generation saw war. So, we value national defense most highly. We will lead in educating younger generations about the importance of national defense.”
The ceremony also included performances by a military band of the present generation.
Vietnam War Veterans Plan to Participate in Social Volunteer Activities
A Vietnam War Veterans’ spokesperson stated that they will continue to serve society by participating in various social volunteer activities.
 
Article 4. Free Cargo Truck Exhaust Filter Cleaning (1027-1)
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In Gyeonggi Province, if a cargo truck has an exhaust reduction tem installed, it can receive free exhaust filter cleaning service. Filters in exhaust reduction tems require regular cleaning every 100,000 kilometers.
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Bugok-dong, Gynpo
Exhaust Reduction System Cleaning Center
This truck at a filter cleaning center is a 2005 model; it had an exhaust reduction tem installed last year.
[Interview]Lim Gyeong-bin / Truck Driver
“It was installed slightly more than a year ago, but I could only find time today to come for the cleaning service.”
After measuring exhaust pressure, a technician finds that the filter is heavily coated with black residue.
A clogged filter such as this one can be cleaned by burning off the residue and subjecting the filter to a recycling process.
Exhaust pressure then returns to normal levels.
[Pip-Interview]Park Jeong-soo / Manager, Korea Automobile Environment Association
“When exhaust pressure returns to normal levels, the power and fuel efficiency of the vehicle improves. So it is important to clean the filter regularly every additional 100,000 km.”
The filter cleaning service is included in warranty conditions.
However, most truck owners are reluctant to have their filters cleaned after the warranty period ends due to high costs.
Gyeonggi Province Provides Filter Cleaning Cost Support Regardless of Warranty Coverage
In cooperation with the Ministry of Environment and local administrations, Gyeonggi Province has been providing Class 1 vehicles with filter cleaning cost support since 2012.
All cargo trucks that have exhaust reduction tems installed may receive the free filter cleaning service once a year.
 
Article 5. Regional Public Security Council Meeting Held in Gyeonggi Province (1028-1)
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On October 27, the Regional Public Security Council of Gyeonggi Province, consisting of representatives of provincial agencies and private organizations, held its annual meeting at the Gyeonggi Provincial Police Agency. Our reporter was there.
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Gyeonggi Provincial Police Agency (October 27)
Gyeonggi Province Regional Public Security Council Meeting
Since 2008, the council has met annually to improve public security in provincial regions.
In the aftermath of the air vent incident in Pangyo (판교), safety issues were the focus of discussions at this year’s meeting.
Gyeonggi Provincial Police Agency
Creation of Safe Towns for Women Using CPTED
During the meeting, the provincial police announced a plan to create safe towns for women using a technique known as “Crime Prevention through Environmental Design”.
Gyeonggi Province
Expansion of Safe Home Taxi Service
Partition Wall and CCTV Installation
Gyeonggi Province announced its plans to increase the number of Safe Home Taxis to 30,000,to install partitioning walls inside taxis, and to replace street CCTVs.
Gyeonggi Provincial Police Agency
Traffic Speed Increased by 20% through Road Facility Improvement
Economic Effect: KRW 2.7 Trillion
The provincial police stated that the speed of traffic has been increased by 20 percent by introducing a modified traffic signal tem and improving roadways.
The economic effect was estimated to be equivalent to KRW 2.7 trillion.
Gyeonggi Province Green Mother Association
“Systematic Safety Education is Necessary from an Early Age”
During discussions, the representative from an association of mothers proposed tematic safety education from early ages.
Gyeonggi Province Fire and Disaster Headquarters
“Provision of Safety Education for Different Age Groups”
The Gyeonggi Fire and Disaster Headquarters affirmed that it will provide public safety education for different age groups.
When a shortage of traffic safety specialists was raised as an issue, Gyeonggi Province Governor Nam Kyung-pil suggested utilization of big data as a solution.
[Interview]Gyeonggi Province Governor Nam Kyung-pil
“A safety map of all of Gyeonggi Province can be created using big data. The occurrence of crimes of all types as well as safety incidents can be included as data components.”
What is important for creating a safe Gyeonggi Province, one of ten facets of the ‘Next Gyeonggi’ proposed by Governor Nam, is cooperation among all sectors concerned. 
Article 6. Gyeonggi Social Economic Enterprise Union Inaugurated (1029-1)
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Social economic enterprises in Gyeonggi Province– including social enterprises, cooperatives and business endeavors by villagers–gathered together to form the Social Economic Enterprise Union so as to promote mutual cooperation and unity.
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The common objective of social economic entities is to contribute to society through collective economic activities rather than to accumulate profits.
1,396 Social Economic Entities in Gyeonggi Province; 15% of National Total
There are 1,396 social economic enterprises in Gyeonggi Province, accounting for 15 percent of the national total. Their estimated combined worth amounts to KRW 366 billion.
Gyeonggi Provincial Assembly (October 28)
Gyeonggi Social Economic Enterprise Union Inauguration Ceremony
On October 28, nine participating organizations held a Gyeonggi Social Economic Enterprise Union inauguration ceremony at the Gyeonggi Provincial Assembly.
These organizations include regional associations of social enterprises, cooperatives, self-support enterprises and village enterprises.
Gyeonggi Social Economic Enterprise Union
For Social Economic Activities and Mutual Cooperation
The purpose of the establishment of the union is to promote social economic activities and mutual cooperation.
[Interview]Lee Jeom-pyo / Chairman, Gyeonggi Social Economic Enterprise Union
“Each member of the union faces difficulties in growing on their own. However, if we find solutions based on shared relations, I believe there will be positive results.”
The formation of a union will help individual member groups overcome the limitations they face in their activities.
The Gyeonggi Social Economic Enterprise Union may also set an example as a new community-based economic entity. 
Article 7. Gyeonggi Province Announces Establishment of More Public Libraries (1028-2)
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A Gyeonggi Province spokesperson announced that the provincial government will establish more public libraries so that all provincial residents will be within 10minutesof a library by the year 2020.Our reporter examined the details.
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Ggumdure Library, Osan
This library in Osan (오산) City opened six months ago.
Offering a variety of supplementary programs such as reading camps and fairy tale narration, it quickly gained popularity among local residents.
[Interview]Choi Eun-mi / Dongtan-2dong, Hwaseong
“I come here often since it is close to my home. It is nice to be able to read any books I want free of charge.”
There are 220 public libraries in Gyeonggi Province, the greatest number among the large autonomous bodies in Korea.
However, they still fall short of serving the residents of all provincial regions.
“Library within 10 Minutes” by 2020
This “Library within 10 Minutes” project is a long-term project that will be accomplished by the year 2020.
Number of Public Libraries to Increase to 288 by 2020
This means the number of public libraries in Gyeonggi Province will be increased to 288 by 2020.
[CG]According to the plan, a total of seventy-seven new public libraries will be established throughout Gyeonggi Province including nine in Suwon (수원) City.
[Interview]Lee Gyu-ju / Chief Official, Gyeonggi Province Library Policy Team
“(When this project is realized,) the twelve million residents of Gyeonggi Province will be able to use libraries to read books and benefit from various programs within their residential areas.”
“Within 10minutes” refers to walking time in urban areas or driving time in rural areas.
The Gyeonggi Provincial Government also plans to increase the number of books at libraries from the current 24 million to a number sufficient to meet demand.