Article 1. G-Science Concert (131223-2)
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The Gyeonggi Provincial Government held a special performance to promote interest in science among youths.
Held at Pangyo Techno Valley on December 23rd, this event, titled “G-Science Concert”, featured various performances combined with technological demonstrations.
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Students are fascinated as they watch a B-boy performance in darkness, made visible only by LED lights worn on the performers’ clothes.
This is part of today’s event held under the theme of “Past, Present and Future of Science in Life”.
1) G-Science Concert (December 23rd)
The concert was attended by more than three hundred high school students in Gyeonggi Province.
2) Past, Present and Future of Science in Life
The theme of the event was also the topic of a free discussion that followed featuring the director of the Advanced Institute of Convergence Technology and a senior researcher from Samsung Electronics.
3) Choi Min Hyeok / Gyeonggi Science High School Student
”This concert made me realize that science is not just a study topic in books but is everything we come into contact with in our everyday life”
That is exactly what this event was organized for; to provide youths with an opportunity to view science from more practical perspectives, instead of simply as a subject of study.
4) Hong Seong-hyeon / Chief of the Gyeonggi Institute of Science & Technology Team
“We also hope that students became more curious about and interested in science and in becoming a scientist through this event.”
The Gyeonggi Provincial Government also supports various events such as contests and educational programs that are designed to promote science among children and youths.
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Article 2. Good Workplace Certificate Presentation Ceremony (131224-2)
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On Christmas Eve, fifteen enterprises were awarded Good Workplace Certificates by the Gyeonggi Provincial Government. The Good Workplace Certification System was introduced in Gyeonggi Province in 2009.
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Employees of this medium-sized enterprise in Anyang (안양) City specializing in surveillance systems have high levels of job satisfaction.
They are the driving force behind the company’s remarkable achievement of KRW 18 billion in annual sales.
1) Kim Gyeong-sook / President of KESI
“We had twenty new employees this year. We provide our employees with extensive welfare benefits including education support for their children to maintain their morale at high levels.”
2) Good Workplace
The Good Workplace Certificate is presented to select enterprises like this company that contribute to job creation and the improvement of work environments.
3) 15 Companies Certified as Good Workplaces
Selection is based on assessments of the employment increase, work environment and growth potential of enterprises.
The recipients of the certificates are entitled to the use of the Good Workplace Mark for two years and will be provided with priority treatment in a variety of support programs.
4) Han Yeon-hee / Director of the Gyeonggi Province Employment Policy Division
“They will be entitled to a wide variety of priority treatments in their financial applications as well as in 21 provincial programs including work environment improvement projects.”
The work environment improvement projects of Gyeonggi Province are part of many efforts to help small and medium-sized enterprises grow and create more quality jobs.
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Article 3. Winter Heating with Doors Open Banned in Korea (131227-2)
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The Korean Government announced that, from January 2nd, a penalty will be imposed on commercial establishments that operate heating systems with their doors open.
This measure was taken to prevent the wastage of electricity during the winter when power consumption is at its highest.
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In this commercial district in Suwon (수원) City, doors of many business establishments are kept open.
1) Heating with Doors Open is Banned from January 2nd
A national crackdown on heating with doors open will begin at the same time this ban goes into effect. Offenders will be fined up to KRW 3 million.
In conjunction with the national crackdown, the Gyeonggi Provincial Government plans to introduce detailed regulations.
2) Gyeonggi Targets 10% Less Electricity Consumption Year on Year
Targeting ten percent less electricity consumption than last year, the Gyeonggi Provincial Government plans to limit the indoor temperature to 18 degrees and will enforce reduced illumination in all its public offices.
3) Public Service Centers to Maintain 18℃
Unlike in previous years, public service centers will also be included in the temperature limitation.
4) Oh Se-yoon / Chief Official of Gyeonggi Province Energy Management Team 2
“We will exemplify ourselves in energy saving and hope that residents will follow our lead in reducing energy consumption.”
A Gyeonggi Provincial Government spokesperson said that effective energy savings will be achieved only through the voluntary participation of residents.?
Article 4. ‘Bad Cakes’ Uncovered in Gyeonggi Province (1223-1)
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The Special Judicial Police of Gyeonggi Province uncovered cake producers who violated regulations on effective date indication.
The violators unlawfully indicated or omitted the effective dates, aiming for a seasonal business rush.
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The Gyeonggi Province Special Judicial Police enter a warehouse in Yangju (양주) City.
1) Christmas Foods without Effective Date Indication
These tree-shaped waffles have no effective dates indicated on their cartons or individual packages.
2) [SOUNDBITE]
“There is no date indication on these, right?”
“No, I noted that. They are not made by us, though. They were delivered by our supplier.”
At this confectionery distributor, 1.4 tons of waffles were confiscated by the judicial police.
Another cake manufacturer in Gunpo (군포) City also failed to indicate effective dates on five of their cake products including chocolate mousse cakes.
3) Staff of Cake Manufacturer
“We have about 20% more orders during the Christmas season. We thought to attach the labels, but we are so busy and sometimes forget. We are human, you know,”
This particular cake manufacturer also used eggs that have no indication of effective dates. Seventy seven kilograms of their products were confiscated.
4) 13 Bad Cake Manufacturers Uncovered
Out of 104 cake manufacturers in Gyeonggi Province that the judicial police visited, thirteen were found to have produced cakes violating effective date indication regulations.
Some even indicated the effective dates only when ordered to do so.
A total of eighteen violations were uncovered and 1.6 tons of cake products were confiscated.
5) Cho Jeong-ho / Chief Enforcement Officer, Gyeonggi Special Judicial Police
“Violations were discovered in both production and distribution facilities. We will continue the crackdown.”
The disclosed violators will be subject to criminal prosecution as well as administrative actions including penalties.
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Article 5. Gyeonggi Province Introduces Ultrafine Dust Warning System (1224-1)G
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In 2007, the Gyeonggi Provincial Government introduced the Fine Dust Warning System.
Now, the provincial government has also decided to introduce an Ultrafine Dust Warning System.
A GTV reporter examined the details.
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The recent increase of ultrafine dust in the air of Gyeonggi Province has compelled the provincial government to introduce an upgraded system that was originally slated for 2015.
1) Lee Bok-soon (Age 70) / Goowoon-dong, Suwon City
“I am having difficulties (because of fine dust). I can feel it. It causes cold-like symptoms. So, I always have to wear a mask and…”
2) Ultrafine Dust Can Damage Lungs and Blood Vessels
Ultrafine dust is more harmful than fine dust because it can easily permeate lungs and blood vessels.
3) Ultrafine Dust Warning System to Start in January 2014
The Gyeonggi Provincial Government decided to move up the introduction of this upgraded warning system to January 2014.
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Four separate regional systems will operate to cover all of Gyeonggi Province
Warning announcements will be made when ultrafine dust levels surpass 120 micrograms and an alarm will be given when the levels exceed 250 micrograms.
During the warning period, seniors and those with respiratory conditions are advised to stay indoors, while during the alarm period, everyone should wear masks and refrain from venturing outdoors.
4) Han jin-seon / Senior Official of the Gyeonggi Province Climate Policy Division
“We plan to expand fine dust measurement networks in each regional system while continuously implementing measures to reduce fine dust production.”
The ultrafine dust warnings will also be provided in real time via electronic boards over roads, through the smart phone application ‘My Town’s Air Quality’, and on the Air Korea homepage.
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Article 6. Humanities Education Boosts Morale of the Homeless (1226-1)
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The Gyeonggi Provincial Institute of Lifelong Learning and Kyonggi University jointly organized humanities education for homeless individuals. The objective of this program is to help them rediscover themselves and restart their lives.
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Class attendees wrote their thoughts and drew their dreams on a sheet of paper.
One writes that happiness may be closer than he thought, and that his dream of becoming a chef has been revived after philosophy classes.
Another expresses his dream of living with his family again.
Each thought is different, but one thing is common: they all still have dreams
1) Homeless Humanities Class Attendee
“I first didn’t think much about this program. After attending a class and then the next, I began to feel something in me. It sort of awakened me, and it was wonderful.”
2) Humanities Education Program for the Homeless
The humanities education classes began in September this year at Kyonggi University.
So far, thirty homeless individuals have attended the classes and lectures in writing, art, physical education, and philosophy.
3) [SOUNDBITE]
“If I were able to return to the age of 23, I would never see my present myself.”
After the three-month education course, a graduation ceremony with certificate presentations was held.
The humanities education received positive responses and helped the attendees restore their will to regain independence.
4) Lee Seong / Director of the Gyeonggi Provincial Institute of Lifelong Learning
“Next year, we will also provide vocational education and employment support in cooperation with the provincial administration, vocational schools and employment centers to help them restart…”
The Gyeonggi Provincial Government plans to establish humanities education for the homeless as a permanent grogram and will continue to help homeless individuals with their return to society.
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Article 7. Cleanup of Former US Air Force Firing Range (131223-3)
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A large-scale cleanup operation took place at a coastal area in Hwaseong (화성) City that had been used as a firing range by the US Air Force for more than fifty years.
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1) Environmental Clean Up of Maehyang-ri Coastal Area, Hwaseong City
It was the first cleanup work undertaken in this area since 2009 when the area was returned to Hwaseong (화성) City.
Access to the area by residents, however, has been denied due to safety concerns.
2) [INTERVIEW] Lee Sang-hak / Resident of Maehyang-ri, Hwaseong City
“It is a dream come true that we are now able to have our coast and sea back. It feels as if we were given a place to live.”
3) Ammunition Poses Danger
Ammunition remnants scattered in the area pose safety issues and environmental concerns that prevent residents from utilizing the area, its vast mudflats, and the coastal waters.
4) New Living Base for Residents
The return of the area after the cleanup will provide residents with a long-awaited base for their lives.
5) [INTERVIEW] Kim Dong-soo / Director of the Gyeonggi Province Fisheries Division
“This environmental cleanup is a job that requires cooperation between the military, the administration and residents. Its purpose is to return the area to residents safely.”
6) Environmental Cleanup to Run until 2017
The Gyeonggi Provincial Government plans to complete the cleanup of the area by 2017 before returning it to residents.
7) Cameraman: Lee Hyo-jin, Editor: Kim Eun-hye
When the cleanup is complete, this area will finally be able to support the livelihoods of residents for the first time in sixty years.