Article 1. Cool Summer Ceramic Bowl Exhibition (0811-2)
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This summer, the Korea Ceramic Foundation held a ceramic bowl exhibition at Ceramic World, one of the ceramic cultural centers operated by the foundation, in Yeoju (여주) City of Gyeonggi Province.Our reporter was there.
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Entitled ‘Cool Summer Ceramic Bowl Exhibition’, this event showcased ceramic bowls of beautiful colors and designs for cold dishes popular in Korea during the summer season.
‘Cool Summer Ceramic Bowl Exhibition’ / Ceramic World, Yeoju
The coolness evoked by the designs of theseceramic bowlswas enhanced by the imaginary cold food that these bowls may hold… like shaved ice with sweet beans, a favorite summer treat in Korea, served in the cafeteria using these bowls.
[Interview]Lee Seon-yeong / Haengsin-dong, Goyang
“I always worried about using plastic bowls due to their possible health hazards, but ceramic bowls are safe and make food seemtastier and cooler.”
Experiential Ceramics Corner for Children
There was also anassociated outdoor experientialevent heldin the garden in which children could create their own ceramic bowls and jars with pottery wheels and coloring pens.
[Interview]Kim Jin-won, Sanggye-dong, Nowon-gu, Seoul
“I pleased that my children had a great time viewing various ceramic bowls and making their own ceramics with pottery wheels and drawing pictures on them.”
At a corner shop, visitors could purchase some of the ceramics they saw in the exhibition at low prices.
In addition to practical ceramic bowls, this exhibition also featured a ceramic art exhibition in an adjoining hall.
[Interview]Lee Gwa-seong / Marketing Manager, Korea Ceramic Foundation
“There are bowls for cold food items,such as shaved ice and cold noodles, which can be purchased at the Cool Summer Ceramic Bowl exhibition at low prices. I hope many people visit the exhibition and enjoy a cool summer.”
The Cool Summer Ceramic Bowl exhibition, which also featured experiential and shopping opportunities, ran from August
1 to 17. 

Article 2. Gyeonggi Supports Korean Film Screening with Foreign Language Subtitles (0812-2)
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In 2012, for the first time in Korea, the Gyeonggi Content Agency organized screeningsof Korean films withforeignlanguage subtitles for foreign residents. This year, the agency plans screenings of six Korean films withsubtitles in four foreign languages including Viese.
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Film “Pirates’
The screeningswill take place at Lotte Cinemalocations that support this project.
The most recent screening was of a currently popular Korean movie, ‘Pirate’, with Viese subtitles.
[Interview]Ngoti Hoya / Multicultural Family Member (from Vietnam)
“I could better understand and enjoy the film, which I wouldn’t have been able to without Viese subtitles.”
This service aims to provide multicultural family members, foreign workers and students with opportunities to appreciate notable Korean movies free of charge.
[CG]According to a survey, the primary reason that foreign residents donot watch more Korean movies is the lack of subtitles in their languages.
Gyeonggi Province Supports Foreign Language Subtitle Service
This service has been supported by Gyeonggi Province and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as well as by university studentgroups.
66.5% of Viewers Willing to Pay to Watch Subtitled Korean Movies
Two out of three individuals who watched a Korean movie with subtitles last year indicated their willingness to do so again even if the ticket is no longer free.
[Interview]Park Yeong-joon / Location Manager, Gyeonggi Content Agency
“(The objective of this service) to enable foreigners to enjoy Korean films. These individuals may act as messengers of Korean cultural contents when they return to their countries.”
6 Films with Subtitles in 4 Foreign Languages to Be Screened this year
This year, six Korean films will be screened with subtitles in English, Viese, Chinese and Japanesefor8,000 targeted viewers with overseas origins.
The screening of Korean films with foreign language subtitles is also expected to promote the Korean Wave overseas.

Article 3. Gyeonggi Prepares for2015 Gyeonggi Folk Culture Year (0813)
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Gyeonggi Provincetook the first step in preparation for the 2015 Gyeonggi Folk Culture Year by signing a cooperation agreement with the National Folk Museum of Korea.
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2015 Gyeonggi Folk Culture Year MOU (August 12)
The signing of the memorandum took place at the Gyeonggi Provincial Government Complex on August 12.
The Gyeonggi Provincial Government will earmark KRW 3 billion for the intensive research and preservation of folk culture in the province.
[Interview]CheonJin-gi / Director, National Folk Museum of Korea
“We will concentrate on investigations and research this year. Active cultural content development and exhibitions will follow next year together with comprehensive Gyeonggi Province folk cultural projects.”
Investigations of Traditional Lifestyles and Local New-year Customs
Active investigations will be carried out to identifylocal traditional ways of life and new-year customs as well as associated cultural elements such as traditional games and local foods.
Identified Folklore to be Developed as Cultural Commodities and Tourism Resources
The local folklorerediscovered through the investigations will be recorded in a database linked to related administrations and organizations.
This information may beused for the development of tourism resources such as traditional game contests and folk festivals.
Gyeonggi to Hold Declaration Ceremony for 2015 Gyeonggi Folk Culture Year Next February
Next February,Gyeonggi Provincewillhold a declaration ceremony for the 2015 GyeonggiProvince Folk Culture Year.
[Interview]Gyeonggi Province Governor Nam Kyung-pil
“We have unique and diverse cultural traditions that are not receiving the recognition they deserve. I hope that all such excellent hereditary culture is rediscovered and recorded…”
The provinces of Korea take turns declaring their own folk culture years; South Gyeongsang Province did so in 2013and Gangwon Province in 2014. It is now the turnof Gyeonggi Province.
 

Article 4. Volunteer Student DesignersGive Gyeonggi Junkyards a Facelift
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The Design Division of Gyeonggi Province began organizing improvementsin the appearance of junkyards in the province with the help of volunteer student designers. Most junkyards in the province are located in residential areas and have been eyesoresfor residents.
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Junkyard, Yangpyeong County
In this junkyard located in the middle of town, disorderly piles of junk metal and used household itemsare exposed to the public.
GTV Reporter Choi Ji-hyun
“This junkyard on the roadside also has adverse effects on the appearance of the area. It`s sheet metal walls are rusty and the paint ispeeling off.”
Design Sharing Project Transforms Appearances of Junkyards
Thejunkyard facelift initiated by Gyeonggi Province is part of the provincial Design Sharing Project in which professional designers and design students participate to donate their skills on a voluntary basis.
Junkyards in Goyang City Chosen for Trial Appearance Improvement
The 42-meter-long walls of this junkyard have beenrepainted withenergizing colors and pleasant symbolsby students.
With this 20-year-old junkyardhaving been transformed with new looks that blend well with the surroundings, the atmosphere of the street has completely changed for the better.
[PIP-Interview]Lee Hui-sang / Professional Designer
“We created the designs with symbolic images of Goyang City. I hope that this street will become one through which citizens will enjoy passing,viewing the designs and appreciating their meanings.”
Design Sharing Project Helped Small Enterprises Last Year
Last year, the Design Sharing Project helped newly established enterprises with designs for their marketing and products.
Junkyardappearance improvement is this year’s mission.
[Interview]Yoo Han-ok / Director, Gyeonggi Province Design Division
“This project is especially meaningful in that volunteer participation by students and specialists is the actual driving force for its implementation.”
The collective efforts of individuals who willingly donate their skills to communities are gradually makingthe towns of Gyeonggi Provincemore attractive places in which to live.
 

Article 5. Gyeonggi Children’s Museum Offers World Culture Programs(0811-3)
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The Gyeonggi Children’s Museum in Yongin (용인) City is offering a variety of summer vacation programs in which children can experience the cultures of neighboring countries without having to travel.
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Children at this exotic puppet show arecompletely absorbed although the story is somewhat unfamiliar.
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“Last time, it was a gold pit, so this time it is…?”
“A silver pit!”
“Right.A silver pit.”
Gold Pit and Silver Pit is the Viese version of the Korean fairytale HeungboNolbo (흥보놀보).Fairytales are excellent windows through which children can glimpse the culturesfromwhich they originated.
After the Viese puppet show, children move on to a class in which they draw children in the traditional costumes of different countries, cut them out, and use them to decorate a picture screen.
[Interview] Yoo Ha-yeong / Second Grader, Geumsan Primary School
“I attached a girl in Hanbok beside another in Aozai. I want them to become friends.”
In another room, children are busy learning to makehalo-halo, or “mix-mix”, a traditional Philippine icy snack that contains tropical fruits and tapioca instead of the sweet red bean paste used in its Korean counterpart.
[Interview]Kim Hye-in / Second Grader, Giheung Primary School
“I made my first Philippine bingsoo and it tasted great. I want to do it again.”
‘Let’s Tour the World!’ Program / Gyeonggi Children’s Museum (Until August 24)
Including the Viese cultural experience program, there are eight such programs for different cultures including a coin-making program and mask-making program.
[Interview]Lee Gyeong-hui / Director, Gyeonggi Children’s Museum
“By experiencing the cultures of other countries, children can learn to respect them without prejudice.”
The global cultural experience programs of the Gyeonggi Children’s Museum will run until August 24. 

Article 6. 2014 Modern Art Exhibition Held at Gyeonggi MoMa(0812-3)
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The Gyeonggi Museum of Modern Art is currently holding the 2014 Modern Art Exhibition ‘Everyone Has a Story to Tell’ that showcases artwork related to the personal stories and experiences of the artists.
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‘Unattainable Desire’ / Kim Ji-hui
With this artwork, the artist describesthe inferiority complex that she suffered while she was a student overseas. The images of beautiful Caucasians, mostly women, standing on top of English books depict her hidden despair at unattainable beauty and fear ofthe English language.
‘Traveling Dots’ / JeongHye-jeong
Another artist asks the meaning of the spaces that we perceive subconsciouslyeveryday by recording a journey of eighty-eight kilometers that she walked in four days from her home in Seoul to her workshop in Icheon (이천).
‘True Love’ / Jang Eun-ui
This artwork incorporates angled illumination and long shadows of a nail to representthe strength and remnants of passion. The shadow is clearly visibleunder the intense light, and still remains in the dimness even as the light fades.
[Interview]Lee Dong-gyu / Visitor
“There are many art pieces of unusual styles, which is refreshing. I was also impressed by the ability of the artists to draw in the imaginations of viewers.”
2014 Modern Art Exhibition ‘Everyone Has a Story to Tell’ / Gyeonggi Museum of Modern Art (Until September 21)
This exhibition,which will run until September 21, showcases the works of nine resident artists of the Gyeonggi Creation Center.
[Interview]Kim Ji-hui / Curator, Gyeonggi Museum of Modern Art
“This exhibition is very humane. Viewers will feel comfortable because,through each art piece,they will be transported personally into the mind of the artist as if they are listening to a hidden story told directly by the artist.”
Unlike other modern art exhibitions in which viewers often find themselves lost, this friendly exhibition that relates personal stories of the artists will enable viewers to become closer to the artists and sympathize with their artworkmore easily. 

Article 7. Gyeonggi Province to Extend Emergency Financial Support to Smaller Enterprises during Chuseok(0814-3)
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The Gyeonggi Provincial Government announced that it will makeemergency loans of KRW 20 billion available to small and medium-sized enterprises that experience financial difficulties during the Chuseok (추석) season.
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This year’s Chuseok (추석) occurs during theearliest dates in thirty-eight years.
Emergency Financial Support of KRW 20 Billion
This emergency financing program aims to help smaller enterprises that often suffer operational difficulties during the Chuseok (추석) season.
[Interview]Kang Hui-jin / Director, Gyeonggi Province Enterprise Support Division 1
“Small and medium enterprises and market merchants are especially vulnerable to financial strains during Chuseok. Emergency loans of up to KRW 20 billion will be made available for their operations.”
Max. KRW 30 Million per Merchant, KRW 500 Million percorporation
The maximum amount of individual loans will be KRW 30 million for a merchant and KRW 500 million for a corporation.
Provided Regardless of Existing Provincial Financing
This emergency financing will be provided regardless of the use of other existing provincial operation financing.
The beneficiaries will also be entitled to a 1 percent interest discount which will be covered by the provincial government.
The financing term will be for one year, and applications will be received until October 31 or until the financial fund of KRW 20 billion is exhausted.
Applications: / Gyeonggi Credit Guarantee Foundation (☎ 1577-5900)/G-Money Support Service Homepage (g-money.gg.go.kr)
Applications for this emergency financing program are being received at Gyeonggi Credit Guarantee Foundation branches as well as online via the G-Money Support Service homepage.

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