Article 1. Defense Festival on Armed Forces Day (1004-2)
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On October 1st, the 65th Armed Forces Day of Korea, the Gyeonggi Provincial Governmentthe Seoul Metropolitan military corps jointly held a special event for childrentheir families, inviting them to a day of military festivities at the corps headquarters.
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1) 2013 Patriotic Festival
Officially named the 2013 Patriotic Festival, the event began with a demonstration of Taekwondo (태권도) skillsthe Korean national team.
With a spirited yell, a young breaks wooden boards one after another with midair kicks tumbling five times.
Another displays self-defense skillsdefeating seven attackers.
2) Jeong Hyo-yeong, Children’s House Teacher
“Itimpressive to see Taekwondo demonstrationsthe precise movements of soldiers. They are awesome,our children enjoyed every minute of it.”
What fascinates children the most, however,sitting inside real helicopters including a Black Hawk, which they had previously only seen in movies.
3) Choo Hun-jae (5 years old)
“It’s nice to sit in an airplane. I want to become a pilot, too.”
There were also displays of diverse military equipmentarmored vehicles, which the visiting children got to experience as “soldiers for the day”.
4) Gyeonggi Province Vice Governor Kim Hee-gyum
“We have faith in our soldiers’ ability to enable their fellow Koreans to live in comfortpeace. We are well aware of your hard work. Please keep up your good work.”
The good work donemilitary forcesits meaning will remain in the minds of childrenadults as they leave the event after enjoying the day with soldiers.
 
Article 2. Jordanian Public Officials Began Administration Studies (1004-3)
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For the third time since 2011, thirteen Jordanian public officials arrived in Gyeonggi Provincebegan a benchmark study of economicadministrative policies of the province on October 1st.
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1) Administration Training of Jordanian Public Officials
The training course, which will run until October 18th, will focus on economic development strategies specifically designed to suit the needs of Jordan,
The course will consist of lecturesvisits to various sites that have led Korean economic development.
2) [INTERVIEW] Kaldun Ali / Jordanian Public Official
– Spoken in English –
3) Gyeonggi Began Overseas Public Officials Training in 2010
Since 2010, the Gyeonggi Human Resources Development Center has been providing administrative education for public officialsother countries including Afghanistan, JordanIraq.
The education courses are designed to help the officials gain insight into the development of the Korean economy for use in their own policy-making.
4) Park Ik-soo / Director of the Gyeonggi Human Resources Development Center
“This education course will also help us to promote economic cooperationfriendship with other countries. We plan to expand the program to countries in Southeast Asia, AfricaSouth America.
The Jordanian officials will also view the successful administration tems of Gyeonggi Province, such as 365-24 Public Service Systemprovincial research institutes.
 
Article 3. 2013 International Slow Food Contest (1004-4)
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The 2013 International Slow Food Contest, or ‘AsiO Gusto’, was held successfullyOctober 1st to 6th in Namyangju (남양주) City of Gyeonggi Province. The Namyangju (남양주) contestone of three major international slow food conferences in the world.
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1) Namyangju Hosted International Food Contest
In the Namyangju (남양주) SportsCultural Center,this international slow food contesttaking place, thereno room for fast food but only for healthynatural slow foods.
Featuring an international slow food festival, conferenceexhibition, AsiO Gusto attracted a large number of food producersorganizations43 countries.
2) Jang Seung-yeon / Namyangju Resident
“Thisthe first time for me to visit this contest. I tasted many different foods,it was an enlightening experience.”
The Korean hall featured traditional food items including various types of jang (장), which are used as soup basescondiments.
These key Korean food ingredients are rich in nutrientsused to be made in every household.
3) Yoo Jin-soo / Representative of Participating Enterprises
“Most young generation members these days arefamiliar with the jang-making processes. We hope we can help them appreciate how our old tastes are d.”
4) Slow Food Movement Began in Italy in 1980s
First began in Italy in the 1980s, the slow food movement has since spread around the world.
AsiO Gusto became the first international slow food conference in Asia at which visitors can encounter more than a thousand different tastes of healthy slow food.
Namyangju (남양주) will continue to be the host of this biannual international event.
 
Article 4. Assistance Dog Sharing Center of Gyeonggi Province (1007-2)
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For the first time in Korea, an assistance dog trainingsharing center utilizing homeless dogs opened in Gyeonggi Province. The first dogs to complete the training are slated to meet their new owners next month.
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According to a survey, a simple contact with a pet dog can help an individual relieve his or her stress.
1) Gyeong Ji-yoon / Sagang-ri, Hwaseong City
“Living alone can sometimes be depressing, can’t it? I live with a dog because it provides good company that helps me overcome loneliness.”
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The number of pet dogs living among the 4.5 million households of Gyeonggi Provinceestimated to be 280,000, of which 15,000 are abandoned or lost every year.
2) Assistance Dog Sharing Center
To give some homeless dogs a chance for a new life, Gyeonggi Province opened the Assistance Dog Sharing Center,began training 34 homeless dogs initially edanimal compounds.
3) [SOUNDBITE]
“Sit, Dambi. Good. Lie down. Well done…”
4) First 11 Assistance Dogs to Be Donated
In November, after six months of training, the first group of 11 assistance dogs will be ready for donation to individuals with disabilities, solitary seniorshomes for children with ADHD who can benefitthe company of an assistance dog.
Requests are being received via faxe-mail.
5) Yeon Woon-chang / Chief of the Assistance Dog TrainingSharing Center Team
“This program will help both the animalsthe individuals who will benefittheir assistance. The demand for assistance dogs will increase as the number of such individualsexpected to rise.”
The Gyeonggi Provincial Government plans to reduce the number of homeless dogs furtherintroducing other programs, in addition to monthly assistance dog sharing.
 
Article 5. The 1st Grand Nanum Festival of Gyeonggi Province (1007-3)
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The first Nanum (나눔) Festival of Gyeonggi Province took place at a park in Suwon (수원) City on the first weekend of October. It was a festival organized to promote the spirit of sharing. Our reporter was there.
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1) The 1st Gyeonggi Province Nanum Festival
Originally initiated as a national event in Seoul three years ago, the Gyeonggi Provincial Government took it up as a provincial event under the catch phrase of “Feel it, enjoy it, join it,go share it”. The first provincial sharing festival began with donationsmany celebrities including popular television personality Sam Hammington.
2) Sam Hammington / TV Personality
“I brought socks for children. A lot of them. These aresocks.”
Childrentheir parents also participated in a variety of programs designed to promote the values of sharing.
3) Yim No-hwan / Primary School 5th Grader, Suwon
“I think we need to help our neighbors in difficult situations. From now on, I will share with my sisterwith neighbors.”
4) Yoo Hee-jeong / Jeongja-dong, Suwon
“It was a meaningful time that made me think about sharingenabled me to participate in many interesting events.”
In addition to the public events, the festival also featured organizational donations which included a joint donation of KRW 100 millionthe Agricultural Coopthe Community Chest.
5) Kim Won-yeong / Director of the Gyeonggi Council on Social Welfare
“We should think beyond ourselves. We should always be aware that there are people out there who are worse off than us.”
Itthe purpose of the Nanum (나눔) festival of Gyeonggi Province to spread the awareness of the necessity for sharing.
 
Article 6. 2013 Gyeonggi Peace Marathon (1007-4)
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The 2013 Gyeonggi Peace Marathon took place on October 6th with the participation of more than 8,000 individuals. This year’s competition startedImjingak (임진각) and, for the first time, had its turning point as far north as the front gate of the Inter-Korean Transit Office.
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1) Gyeonggi Peace Marathon
At the signal, marathoners surgethe starting line totheir long journey.
An older participant leaves long after the signal has been given since he arrived at the starting line too late, children are just happy to be with their momsdads.
While most push themselves to achieve new personal records, some are simply unmindful of their performanceare busy taking photographs enjoying this beautiful autumn day.
2) Park Seon-hye / ParticipantHwagok-dong, Seoul
“The weatherperfect today. There aremany slopes. But, most of all, it’s beautiful out here.”
Marking its 7th year, the Gyeonggi Peace Marathonthe only marathon competition in Korea that runs through the Civilian Control Zone.
3) Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Moon-soo
“Thanks to the cooperation of the military, runners can travel further north this year, as we were closer to the national reunification.”
To some children, national reunificationa phrase they learned about only today.
4) Yoo Gook-hee / ParticipantJoong-gye-dong, Seoul
“Our children didunderstand what North Korea means. It was nice to come herebe able to teach them. I hope that reunification with the North will be realized soon.”
Although the runners had to turn in front of the Inter-Korean Transit Office today, people in Korea hope that someday they will be able to gothe way to Gaeseong (게성), which lies only a few kilometers away over the border.
 
Article 7. Severe Cold Complication Spreads in Gyeonggi Province (131010-1)
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A common cold complication characterizeda severe sore throatspreading fast in Gyeonggi Province. Itcausedone cold virus belonging to the adenovirus group. Personal hygiene, especially frequent hand washing,essential for the prevention of this infection.
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1) Gyeonggi Medical Center Suwon Hospital
This patient came to the hospital when his sore throat was exacerbatedpain in his earsstomach.
2) Adenovirus Causes Severe Sore Throat
He was diagnosed with a severe adenovirus infection, a complication of the common cold.
3) [INTERVIEW] / PatientSongjuk-dong, Suwon
“I took medicine prescribeda clinic for my sore throatfever, but it didn’t work. The pain spread to my earsstomach. I couldn’t eatI had constant fever for a week before I came here.”
During the week, the virus spreadcaused pain in many parts of his body.
4) [INTERVIEW] Ahn Joo-hee, M.D. / Chief of Internal Medicine Department, Gyeonggi Medical Center
Doctors usually prescribe symptomatic treatment for the common cold. This virus, however, doesrespond to typical cold medicationsometimes causes ear infection, bronchitis,even pneumonia.
5) No Vaccine Available – Personal HygieneImportant
Since thereno vaccine for this virus, itvery important to maintain personal hygiene to prevent the contraction of this virus.
6) Prevalence of Adenovirus Among Cold Patients Increased to 51.6% in September
According to medical test results collected during September, the adenovirus was found in 51.6 percent of cold patients.
This means that the adenovirus was the cause of colds in more than half of the patients
7) [INTERVIEW] Park Po-hyun / Chief of Gyeonggi HealthEnvironment Research Center Virus Team
“There are three times more patients (with adenovirus) than last year. About half of the cold patients who come to the hospital these days…”
Since this virus can be transferredperson to person through the air, avoiding crowded spaceswashing hands frequently are important in preventing oneselfcatching the virus.