Article 1. Common Office for Aspiring Gyeonggi Women Entrepreneurs Opens (0501-1)
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On May 9th, the Gyeonggi Women’s Development Center opened a common office for women who are aspiring to open one-person businesses. Entitled ‘Dream Floor’, this unique facility offers office facilities as well as opportunities to communicate among aspiring businesswomen.
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The objective of this facility is to help women in their business startup preparations by providing them with office spaces as well aslearning experiences through communication.
‘Dream Floor’, Office for Business Startup Preparations for Women
The facility offersindividual office spacesas well as meeting rooms and office equipment. While handling their own work, participants can share important information with othersregarding resources and contacts that may be helpful in the business startup processes.
[Interview] Gwon Jeong-ok / Aspiring Entrepreneur
“I needed a work space even before the opening of my business. Here I can have a nice spacious office and can also network with other women…”
Diverse Occupants Work Cooperatively
The occupants of this common office vary widely from aspiring entrepreneurs to freelancers, developers and inventors.
Although these women are working in a range of different business fields independently, they benefit greatly from the use of a common office since they have natural opportunities to communicate with each other andshare experiences, useful information and advice.
[Interview] Yang Hyeon-yeong / Senior Official, Gyeonggi Women Development Center
“Each occupantis trying to set up a new business on her own, so they face many hurdles. This office aims to create a tem in which they can be provided with necessary support.”
In addition to office space and facilities, resident businesswomen are also provided with consulting services by business startup support specialists.
Applications for Entry Received until May 16th
Occupants are selected through documentary applications and interviews.
Applications for one-year entry are being received via the center’s homepage until May 16thor until all thirty-eight office seats are occupied.
 
Article 2. Gyeonggi Provides Physical Aids to the Disabled (0502-2)
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The Gyeonggi Province Assistive Technology Center has been providing physically challenged individuals with physical aidsthrough the Free Aids Program. With these devices, many people with physical disabilities have regained functionswhich otherwise would have been lost.
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Oh Jong-soo / Bono-dong, Ansan City
Oh was in a traffic accident three years ago that left him with general paralysis except for his head.
However, he is active in communication thanks to specialdevices provided by the Assistive Technology Center.
Usinga special mouse mounted on his head and an overhead monitor, he skillfully navigates the internet and sends his wife her favorite quotes via a messenger service.
[Interview] Oh Jong-soo / Bono-dong, Ansan City
“Using a computer lying down lets me communicate with my friends and with the world quite easily. I am living a happy life everyday with my computer.”
Free Aids Program of Gyeonggi Province Assistive Technology Center
The center has been supplying assistive technology devices to individuals who suffer physical difficulties due to aging or disabilities.
The center is open to all physically challenged individuals for consultations about physical aids that can be chosen from a wide range of devices that are remotely controlled, voice activated, or otherwise specially designed for specific needs.
Physical Aids Supplied to 9,700 Persons over 10 Years
Over the past ten years, more than 9,700 individuals in Gyeonggi Provincehave benefited from the center’s Free AidsProgram,receiving assistive technology devices free of charge.
[Interview-PIP] Oh Gil-seung / Director, Gyeonggi Province Assistive Technology Center
“Physical aidswere largely unknown.Many individuals with disabilities are still unaware of the existence of such beneficial devices. To help as many individuals with physical difficulties as possible, we…”
The Gyeonggi Provincial Government plans to encourage outside organizations throughphysical aidsprogramsponsorshipso as to provideenhanced quality of lifeto more people by helping them regain their physical functions.

 
Article 3.Gyeonggi’s‘Deep Purple’Rose Breed Tops at Dutch Flower Festival (0507-1)
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The Deep Purple rose breed developed by a Gyeonggi institute received top marks at a flower festival held in the Netherlands last month.Since its release in 2011, this two-tone thornless rosebreed has enjoyed remarkable success in international flower markets.
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Deep Purple Rose Breed of Gyeonggi Province
Emanating amysteriousaura with its beautiful two-tone coloration, purple on the outer rims and pink inside, the Deep Purple rose breed is captivating flower lovers around the world.
Its lack of thorns is also anattractive elementfor florists.
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Developed by the Gyeonggi Agricultural Research and Extension Services in 2009, nearly two millionDeep Purple rose plantshave been sold so far to eleven countries in Europe, South America and Africa.
Deep Purple Ranked First in Consumer Vote at Netherlands’Keukenhof Flower Festival
Deep Purple ranked first in a consumer vote held during the Keukenhof Flower Festival in the Netherlands, one of the largest flower shows in the world.
Such a high consumer rating at thisprestigious international event,which attracts more than a million visitors from around the world, is expected to have a huge impact on publicity for this rose breed and its sales overseas.
[Interview] Lee Yeong-soon / Chief Official, Gyeonggi Province Horticultural Industry Research Division Team
“We expect that the award will lead to increased demandfrom Europeans. So this year, 400,000 plants have been sold, mostly to African countries, and we expect to sell more than a million plants this year.”
Second International Recognition after Grand Prize at Russian Flower Expo in 2012
This is the second such recognition of the Deep Purple rose breedat an international event following the receipt of the Grand Prize at Expo Flora Russia in 2012.
Such highrecognition of the Gyeonggi rose breedwill also raise thecredibility of the rose breed development power of Gyeonggi Province.
Gyeonggi to Continue Rose Breed Development
Gyeonggi Provinceplans to use such international recognition of Gyeonggi rose breeds as leverage to promotethem in overseasmarkets through participation in international flower shows and through partnershipswith African florists for rose cultivation and distribution.
 
Article 4. Namhansanseong Clears Final Hurdle to World Heritage Listing (0501-2)
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Namhansanseong (남한산성) Fortress of Gyeonggi Province received thegreen light on its final leg to UNESCOWorld Heritage listing. UNESCO recently received registration recommendation for the fortress from its advisory body.Official registration is now expected in June at the latest.
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The present Namhansanseong (남한산성),with its 12-kilometer wall,was built in the early 17th century on an ancient fortress sitearound the peak of a mountain south of Seoul.
This fortress also served as a royal refuge during the Manchurian invasion, a historicallysignificant pointthat contributed to its recognition as a World Heritage Site.
ICOMOS Recommends Namhansanseong for World Heritage Listing
The International Council on Monuments and Sites, or ICOMOS, recently recommended the registration of this fortress as a World Heritage Site in its assessment report to UNESCO.
World Heritage Committee to Finalize Registration in June
This means that a positivefinal decision is expected to be announced at the upcoming UNESCO World Heritage Committee Meeting in Qatar in June.
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The recommendation by ICOMOS was based on its judgment that the fortress satisfies the requirements for World Heritage registration–serving as evidence of important human exchanges –as well as on its excellently preserved condition.
Gyeonggi Province Establishes Namhansanseong Development Plan
The Namhansanseong(남한산성) Project Team of Gyeonggi Province has established a Namhansanseong(남한산성)Development Plan for further development of the site.
[Interview] Kim Gyu-sang / Chief Official, Gyeonggi Province Cultural Heritage Utilization Team
“We have made a comprehensive action plan with a number of objectives so as to protect Namhansanseong from an increasing number of visitors and development pressure.”
With the addition of Namhansanseong (남한산성), there will be a total of eleven World Heritage Sites in Korea.
Gyeonggi Province will be home to two World Heritage Sites, both being fortresses, including SuwonHwaseong (수원화성) Fortress, which was registered in 1997.
 
Article 5. Gyeonggi Theatrical Company Stagesa Play on Family (0502-1)
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This year marks the eighth year of the G-Mind Theatrical Program, whichseeks to promote public awareness of the importance of mental health through theater. This year, the Gyeonggi Provincial Drama Company is touring the province to present a play that encourages us to think about the meaning of family.
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When the members of this family gather together for a memorial servicefor the first time in many years, the mother drops a bombshell.
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“I declare that, as of 12 o’clock today, this family will be officially dissolved!”
With the grandfather suffering from dementia, the father addicted to gambling, an aunt obsessed with plastic surgery, an unclewho is an alcoholic, and agranddaughterwho is a smart phone addict, this family is truly in deep trouble.
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“You should understand and comfort me. Don’t you know I am feebleminded? Vulnerable and naïve in nature?”
Each member of this family has an addiction of some kind and representscontemporary issuesthat exist in society. Never trying to understand each other, they pose an important question: What does family really mean?
[Interview] Kim Ki-seop / Theater-goer, Dandae-dong, Seongnam City
“We say I love you quite often in our family. This play reminds me that I have never said those words to my parents. I think I will visit them today and gather my courage to say it…”
Mental Health Theatrical Program ‘God Bless This Family’
This play, forwhich admission is free,was produced jointly by the Gyeonggi Provincial DramaCompany and the Gyeonggi Provincial Mental Health Center as part of the G-Mind Mental Health Project.
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Attracting more than 50,000 theater-goersover the past five years, the theatrical programs of this projecthave highlighted a range of mental health issues includingsuicide and school violence.
[Interview]Lee Soo-min / Planning Manager, Gyeonggi Provincial Drama Company
“We hope audiencemembers take the message to heart and rediscover the meaning of family…”
The mental health theatrical program will tour eighteen cities and counties of the province until November. Tickets are available free of charge from local mental health centers.
 
Article 6. Regulation Relaxation on Roadside Housing Reconstruction (0508-2)
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Two years ago, road-based housing reconstruction projects that use existing roads instead of redesigned road tems as part of large town developments were introducedas an alternative to unsuccessful new town projects.
However, these small-scale reconstruction projects have seen no progress to date due to regulatory obstacles.
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Eunhaeng-dong, Shiheung City
This old residential area was once designated for a new town development which was later discarded to make way for road-based housing reconstruction. This area is still filled with aging and dilapidatedbuildings.
[Interview] Han Gyeong-hui / Resident, Eunhaeng-dong, Shiheung City
“There are rusting water pipes that produce rust-tainted water, and some homes don’t have a water supply due to lack of water pressure. There are cracks and leakages. These problems cause us serious inconvenience.”
A number of reconstruction and redevelopmentattempts that previously existed were all abandoned even before the commencement of work.
GTV Reporter, Choi Chang-soon
“Road-based housing reconstruction projects were introduced in 2012 as an alternative to large-scale redevelopment projects. However, not a single project has made any progressso far.”
Various regulations onsmaller developments prevented the realization of such reconstruction projects.
Amendment of Municipal and Housing Environment Redevelopment Law
Fortunately, many of these regulations have now been lifted with the recent passage of an amendment torelated law through the National Assembly of Korea.
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The requiredproperty owners’consent rate for the establishment of resident associations for reconstruction will be now reduced from 90 percent to 80 percent.
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The limitation of buildingheight to a maximum of seven stories in road-based housing reconstruction areaswillbe abolished and landscaping regulations will also be mitigated.
[Interview] Han Dae-hui / Chief Official, Gyeonggi ProvinceWide Area Organization Team
“We expect that the mitigation of construction regulations will also relieve some of the burdens on residents. There will also be an increase in small-scale housing development projects.”
The amendment of the law is expected to be enacted later this month after itspassage through the Korean Cabinet Council.
 
Article 7. Korean Paleolithic Excavation History Exhibition Opens in Gyeonggi Province (0508-1)
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The Jeongok (전곡) Prehistory Museum in Yeoncheon (연천) County of Gyeonggi Province opened an exhibition that documents the history of Paleolithic excavation activitiesthat have been conducted in Korea. A GTV reporter examined the details.
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Korean Paleolithic Excavation History Exhibition / Jeongok Prehistory Museum
The displays include photographs of Paleolithic excavation sites from the very first excavation project to the most recent ones.
Paleolithic Excavation, Exhibition, and Experience
This exhibition showcases not just prehistoric relics but also excavation processes from on-site excavation work for exhibitions that followed.
[Interview-PIP] Eom Ju-seop / Jeongja-dong, Seongnam City
“I thought they were just meaningless old objects. Now I know how we can visualize the lives of people in the Paleolithic era.”
The exhibition also includes experiential programs in which children can experience the archeological excavation processes in a makeshift tent and at a virtual excavation site.
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“Look, isn’t this shaped like a knife!”
“Ah…“
This exhibition was structured to highlight the methods used and the characteristics of Paleolithic excavation activities that took place over the past seventy years since national independence.
Historic Moments of Paleolithic Discoveries
Viewers can have a glimpse of the hard work done by archeologists as well as the triumphant moments of their great discoveries.
[Interview] Shim Hyeon-cheol / Curator, Jeongok Prehistory Museum
“You can see Paleolithic relics that have been excavated, and people who participated in the excavation. You can also experience the whole process through virtual excavation programs.”
Exhibition Opens until August 31st
This exhibition also offers a good opportunity to understand the development of human life during the Paleolithic era through a comparison of representative relics from different times and regions.