Article 1. Gyeonggi Fertilizer Draws Overseas Interest (0929-2)
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A low-carbon fertilizer developed by a Gyeonggi institute is drawing interest from overseas agricultural administrations since it is known to be more effective while producing less greenhouse gas emissions than average fertilizers.
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Low-Carbon Fertilizer “Green Age 25”
This fertilizer was developed by the Gyeonggi Agricultural Research and Extension Services.
High Performance with Poly aspartic Acid (PAA)
It is a high-performance fertilizer with poly aspartic acid that promotes root growth and nutrient absorption among other beneficial effects.
15kg of this fertilizer produces results equivalent to 20kg of typical chemical fertilizers.
44% Less Greenhouse Gas Emissions
This fertilizer is also friendly to the environment since it produces 44 percent less greenhouse gas emissions than chemical fertilizers.
Sales Increases Every Year: 1,164 Tons (2011), 1,278 Tons (2012)
Its sales have grown continuously since being introduced to the domestic market in 2010as more farmers become aware its superior value.
[Interview]Cho Gwang-rae / Researcher, Gyeonggi Agricultural Research and Extension Services
“PAA retains nitrogen in soil by inhibiting it loss to the atmosphere and through surface water flow after rain.”
The excellence of this fertilizer is also gaining recognition overseas and drawing interest from foreign agricultural administrations.
Gyeonggi Agricultural Research and Extension Services (September 23)
Fertilizer Trial Usage Agreement between Gyeonggi Province and Nepalese Ministry of Agriculture
The Nepalese Minister of Agriculture visited Gyeonggi Province and signed an agreement for the trial usage of this low-carbon fertilizer in Nepal for preliminary adaptability tests before making purchase decisions.
[Interview-PiP]Lim Jae-wook / Director, Gyeonggi Agricultural Research and Extension Services
“Once our fertilizer is exported to Nepal, it will contribute to an increase in agricultural production and environmental protection, which, in turn, will lead to more international orders.”
Such overseas interest in the Gyeonggi fertilizer has also been shown by other countries such as Japan and Southeast Asian nations, making its export prospects bright.
 
Article 2. 4th General Meeting of Gyeonggi Provincial Assembly Begins (0930-2)
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On September 30, the fourth general meeting of the current session of the Gyeonggi Provincial Assembly opened to consider forty-two bills including a revised supplementary budget plan.
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Gyeonggi Provincial Assembly Main Conference Hall (September 30)
4th General Meeting of 290th Extraordinary Session of Gyeonggi Provincial Assembly
It was the general meeting of the 290th extraordinary session of the assembly in which bills were put to a vote after a 5-minute free speech by each member.
[Interview]Lee Dong-hwa/ Assembly Member (Economy, Science & Technology Committee)
“It is time we got up and started taking real actions to speed up the second- and third-phase construction of the industrial railroad lines to Pyeongtaek Port as planned so as to pave the way to the realization of the Korea-China railroad and ferry projects.”
Out of the forty-two bills considered today, forty-one passed the general assembly vote.
41 Bills Pass General Assembly Vote
One that failed to pass was the amendment bill for the Urban and Rural Environment Reorganization Ordinance.
Innovation Cluster Support Ordinance and Disaster Victims Support Ordinance Passed
The bills that passed today include those for the Innovation Cluster Support Ordinance, the reduction of fees for public property usage, the Disaster Victims Support Ordinance, and others for the betterment of the quality of life for residents.
[Interview]Yoon Jae-woo / Assembly Member (Security and Public Administration Committee)
“The purpose of this bill is to promote the stability of the lives of victims for the sake of the stability and unity of local communities…”
[CG]The first revised supplementary budget plan was set at KRW 17.8 trillion, which is KRW 1.8 trillion more than the original budget for this year.
Budgets Increase for Low Income Brackets&Single-Parent Family Support
KRW 500 Million Secured for ‘Big Fi’ Project
Budgets for low income bracket and single-parent family support increased, while a new KRW 500 million budget for the ‘Big Fi’ Project was approved in the general meeting.
[Soundbite]Gyeonggi Province Governor Nam Kyung-pil
“I will do my utmost for the betterment of the lives of residents by sparing expenditures and generating more revenue. We will ute this first revised supplementary budget as inspired by the members of the assembly and provincial residents.”
With most bills approved by the provincial assembly, the Gyeonggi provincial administration is ready to step up its administrative endeavors.
 
Article 3. Two Night Markets Open in Gyeonggi Province(141001-2)
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Two traditional markets in Gyeonggi Province were selected for night operation and began their extended hours featuring eateries and cultural events. Our reporter was there.
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Osaek market, Osan
Under bright illumination and colorful decorations, this night market is already bustling with visitors who were lured by the smell of fried delicacies and barbecue.
[Interview]Choi Jin / Gohyeon-dong, Osan
“With fried chicken legs only KRW 5,000 and a total price of less than KRW 10,000, it is very cheap and the food is delicious.”
[Interview]Lee Hyeong-woo / Choongang-dong, Osan
“It is pleasant and comfortable here, a laid-back sort of atmosphere…”
It was the first night market launched by Gyeonggi Province, and it was obviously successful.
GTV Reporter Lee Tae-hui
“With business hours extended to midnight, visitors to this market are enjoying scenes that can only be seen at night markets.”
There is also a makeshift stage in one corner for singing and dancing.
A merchant in a military training uniform that was worn by students decades ago evokes nostalgia.
Night Markets Open at Osaek Market in Osan and Mulmalgeun Market in Yangpyeong
The two markets selected for night operations with provincial support were the Osaek Market in Osan City and the Mulmalgeun (물맑은) Market in Yangpyeong (양평) County.
Osaek Night Market Opens on 3 & 8-numbered Days
Mulmalgeun Night Market Opens on 1st & 3rd Saturdays
The Osaek Night Market opens every 3 and 8-numbered day, and the Mulmalgeun (물맑은) Night Market opens on the first and third Saturdays of the month.
The opening of night markets is part of Gyeonggi Province’s traditional market promotion policy.
[Interview]Park Geun-gyo / Director, Gyeonggi Province Traditional Market Support Center
“In addition to shopping and dining, there are also cultural events in which residents can participate. So please visit the night markets and enjoy your evening.”
Promotion of Traditional Markets and Inter-generation Communication
The night markets are designed to help the revival of traditional markets while providing night festivities in which people of all generations can participate and communicate.
 
Article 4. Gyeonggi Contents Korea Lab Opens in Pangyo (0930-1)
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A Contents Korea Lab opened in Pangyo (판교) Techno Valley. This cultural content development support facility, sponsored by the Korean government, is open to content-developing enterprises as well as to individuals, and helps them with the launch and growth of their businesses.
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Pangyo Public Support Center (September 30)
Gyeonggi Contents Korea Lab Opens
Following the securing of the first Contents Korea Lab in Bucheon (부천) City, Gyeonggi Province also became host for the second lab, this time in Pangyo (판교) Techno Valley.
The Pangyo (판교) lab occupies an area of 1,830 square meters on two floors of the Public Support Center.
Studios and seminar rooms for education and mentoring programs are located on the seventh floor, and workshops and joint work spaces for creative process support are located on the sixth floor.
[Interview]Choi Jae-hyeon / CEO of Soritgil Company
“The Contents Korea Lab has excellent recording and sound facilities that our employees can use for work and practice for as long as we need.”
An important fact about the Contents Korea Labs sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is that it is open to the public.
Support System for Entire Cycle of Ideas, Development and Commercialization
Instead of supporting only business-orientated projects, this second lab is open to anyone interested in cultural contents, and helps them through the entire cycle from idea formation to product development and commercialization.
[Interview]Gyeonggi Province Governor Nam Kyung-pil
“This is the place where talent, imagination and technology meet. This is the place that will make Gyeonggi Province, with Seongnam in it, with Pangyo in it, the center of Korea…”
With Gyeonggi Cultural Creativity Hub, Synergic Effects Expected
With the Gyeonggi Cultural Creativity Hub, a provincial content business inauguration support facility in the same building, these two facilities will create synergistic effects through step-by-step customized support from both the provincial and central governments. 
Article 5. Gyeonggi Province to Replace Water Pipes for 200,000 Households (1001-1)
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For the first time among larger autonomous bodies in Korea, Gyeonggi Province plans to replace the outdated water pipes of 200,000 households by 2018. Our reporter examined the details.
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Apartment Building in Bucheon
The water pipes in this 27-year old apartment complex have accumulated rust beyond a serviceable state.
Galvanized Steel Pipes Banned since 1994 Due to Corrosion Problems
In 1994, the use of galvanized steel pipes was banned due to low corrosion tolerances. However, some residential buildings constructed before 1994,like this apartment building, are experiencing problems with galvanized steel pipes.
[Interview-PiP]Kim Yeong-hoon / Head of Apartment Resident Association
“The water is absolutely undrinkable as it is. We try to boil the water before drinking it. We must initiate plumbing renovation soon even if we have to bear the cost ourselves…”
Half of the 190 households in this apartment complex replaced their water pipes at their own expense, but the rest are still reluctant to do so because of the cost.
Gyeonggi Province Launches Water Pipe Improvement Project
Province-wide support for water pipe replacement was previously impossible due to differences in water supply ordinances among local districts. However, it has now become possible as provincial support can be provided based on the area of the house.
[CG]Households in low-income brackets will be provided with total cost support. Support rates differ from 80 percent to 30 percent depending on the area in which the house is located.
[Interview]Kim Soo-geun / Director, Gyeonggi Province Water Resources Headquarters Water Supply and Drainage Division
“There are an estimated one million households in buildings more than 20years old in Gyeonggi Province. Gyeonggi Province and local governments will provide pipe replacement support to 200,000 households by 2018.”
The recipients of the support will be, in order ,households in low income brackets, those living in residences with galvanized steel pipes, and those in small residential areas.
 
Article 6. ‘UCC on Integrity in Officials’ Contest in Gyeonggi Province (1002-2)
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The Gyeonggi Provincial Government staged a user-created content, or UCC, contest among provincial officials on the integrity of officials so as to promote a corruption-free administration.
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Ilsan Fire Station
A new fire official receives a drink from a civilian without much thought on his first day of duty. It leads to serious corruption five years later.
“Thank you, but no thank you. I appreciate your kindness, though.”
[Interview]Oh Tae-hyun / Fire Official, Ilsan Fire Station
“Acting for UCC was an enlightening experience. It helped me learn how to behave and what the appropriate attitudes are.”
Making this UCC video by parodying a commercial was an opportunity for Ilsan (일산) Fire Station officials to think about their integrity as public officials.
[Interview]Seo Eun-seok / Superintendent, Ilsan Fire Station
“I think it (UCC) is a much more effective educational tool for younger generations who are familiar with the media. Through UCC, we recognize moments in life in which our integrity can be improved…”
UCC on Integrity in Gyeonggi Officials Contest
Since this past July, UCC videos on integrity in officials were received in a contest among provincial officials. Ilsan (일산) Fire Station received the highest award.
The UCC video made by Osan (오산)Fire Station officials ranked second, and third prize went to ten groups of officials including those from GARES.
This contest also helped officials rediscover camaraderie.
[Interview]Jeon Bon-hui / General Director, Gyeonggi Province Audit & Inspection Bureau
“Our level of integrity is higher than other local administrations because we have integrity programs in which our officials participate voluntarily. We will continue to develop practicing programs to maintain high integrity standards.”
New attempts such as Quiz and UCC contests, which draw voluntary participation from officials, instead of conventional instructive education, have proven to be effective tools in the promotion of integrity in the provincial administration.
 
Article 7. Hanam Subway Line Construction Begins (0930-3)
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On September 29, groundbreaking for the construction of the Hanam (하남) subway line, connecting Hanam (하남) City and central Seoul, took place. Construction will be completed in 2020, but part of the route will be opened first in 2018. When the entire line opens, the travel time between Hanam (하남) City and Chongno (종로) will be greatly reduced.
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Hanam(하남) City’s current population of 140,000 is projected to grow rapidly as 360,000 households are expected to relocate in large residential development areas here over the next five years. However, travelling to Seoul is still very inconvenient.
[Interview]Yoon Gyeong-soon / Sinjang-2dong, Hanam
“Buses are the only means of public transportation now. Buses are slow and can be very uncomfortable. The subway will be much faster and more convenient.”
For Hanam (하남) citizens, travelling to central Seoul can take two hours if traffic is heavy, but there are no alternatives.
[CG]The Hanam(하남) line is Gyeonggi Province’s first subway line project. This double-track line will connect Hanam (하남) and central Seoul with a travel time of just over forty minutes.
Sigak Park, Hanam(September 29)
Hanam Double-track Subway Line Construction Groundbreaking Ceremony
Gyeonggi Province held a groundbreaking ceremony.
[CG]Part of the line will be opened first in 2018. The remaining 7.7-kilometer section to Changwoo-dong (창우동) with five stations will be completed by 2020. When construction is complete, an estimated 100,000 passengers are expected to use the Hanam (하남) line daily.
[Interview]Gyeonggi Province Governor Nam Kyung-pil
“Local residents will no longer have traffic problems during commuting hours. It is an environment-friendly transportation means. It also creates many new jobs and contributes to the local economy.”
According to a Gyeonggi Province official, accessibility to central Seoul will be improved significantly with the Hanam (하남) subway line.