Article 1. The ‘Creativity & Humanity Education Sharing Exhibition’ (0909-2)
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The second ‘CreativityHumanity Education Sharing Exhibition’ organizedthe Gyeonggi Provincial Administration was held on the 6th7th of September. This year’s event was held under the theme of ‘Add Imagination, Divide Wisdom,Multiply Hope’. A GTV reporter was there.
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More than three hundred students are intent on drawing patterns on sneakers on the lawn.
1) Shoes to Be Donated to Children in Africa
These pretty shoes carrying the warmth of Korean children will be delivered to children in poor districts in Africa.
2) Oah Yun-hee / Student, Cheongbuk Hish School
“We seldom get to think of children in Africa. This gave us an opportunity to knowbe concerned about their difficult situations.”
The site was divided into three thematic zones in which educational programs providedvarious educational institutes were offered for students to experience.
3) Cho Hye-ryeon / Student, Chunghyun High School
“I took an aptitude testI am satisfied with the result. Itnice to be out of the school classroomparticipate in these activities.”
Fifty educational organizationsinstitutes participated in this year’s education sharing exhibition,introduced various learning programs in separate booths. Most of the programs feature interesting method of learning through active participationstudents.
4) Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Moon-soo
“We need to develop the methods of education in such a way that maximize the dreamspotential of youths.”
With the abundance of historical assets as well as culturaleducational resources, Gyeonggi Province hopes to lead the nation in transforming the conventional, lecture-based classroom education to a more effective experiential education.

Article 2. Special Thanksgiving Sale on Gyeonggi Cyber Mall (0910-1)
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The Korean Thanksgiving Holidays, or Chuseok (추석), starts on the 18th of September. Chuseok (추석), the second biggest traditional holiday in Korea,the season when housewives are most concerned about shopping for home memorial services.
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1) Chooseok Sale
The markets full of thanksgiving goodiescolorful gift sets are teeming with holiday shoppers, but the look on housewives’ faces areas bright as the holiday atmosphere that shops project.
2) Lee Hong0mi / Housewife, Suwon City
“Itvery difficult for housewives do the shopping because prices have gone up so high compared to our income. Unless prices come back down, we can’t afford it…”
While the prices of some of the fruitsmeat products decreased due to a production increase, vegetablesmany other goods have gone up20 percent. However, therea way to do clever shopping one can findspecial bargains are offered. One sure way to buy food for home memorial servicethrough the online ‘Gyeonggi Cyber Mall’.
3) Up to 67% Sales at Gyeonggi Cyber Mall
The Gyeonggi Cyber Mall began daily special sales offering twelve key items for thanksgiving including beefKorean cookies at prices discountedup to 67 percent. There are also bargains at ‘Gyeonggi Ggok (꼭) Mall’ for mobile shopping‘Direct Sales Market’ in 20 citiesCounties.
4) Kim Choong-beom / Director of Gyeonggi Province Agricultural Products Distribution Division
“We are operating direct sales markets in which consumers can buy quality agricultural products directlyagricultural cooperatives. These markets are usually opened in citycounty hall plazas or open spaces near resident hallsagricultural coops.”
With the right information, shopping for thanksgiving can beonly economical but also satisfying.

Article 3. ‘Myunghwa Cinema’, the First Senior Cinema in Gyeonggi Province (0911-1)
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A movie theater exclusively for seniors which opened last December in Ansan (안산) City of Gyeonggi Provincegaining popularity among elderly citizens. The second of its kind in Korea following the one in Seoul, this cinemaone of the officially designated social enterprises.
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1) Gyeonggi’s First Movie Theater for Seniors, ‘Myeonghwa Cinema’
The posters on this cinema feature famous HollywoodKorean actorsactresses of the old days. More than 150 seniors on average visit this movie theater for seniors in Gyeonggi Province.
2) Park Chae-im (77), Cinema Visitor
“Ita good place to be on an otherwise boring day. And it’s nice to watch the old movies, feeling nostalgic.”
Most of the employees of this cinema are also seniors themselves.
3) Lim Jeong-soo (75), Cinema Guide
“It’s rewarding to work here. It’s also fun to talk to other peopleto help them.”
4) Classic Movies
Most of the movies shown at this cinema are classics, which seniors enjoy because it refreshes their memoryreminds them of the old days.
5) Entrance Fee 2,000 Won for Age 55 or Higher
This cinema only charges a 2,000 Korean won entrance fee to anyone older than 55 years of age.
6) ‘Good Price Offering Business’
This cinema has also been officially designated as a ‘Good Price Offering Business’
7) Kim Hyun-ju / General Manager, Myeonghwa Cinema
“This cinema can function as a source of employmentcultural information for seniors, which also can be a profit-making opportunity for us.”
Koreafast becoming an aging society,therea growing need for programs that accommodate seniors. Senior cinemas can be one of them.

Article 4. Korean Ginseng HitBlight (0909-1)
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Ginsengknown to have its best quality when harvested in mid October. However, some of the ginseng farmers in major ginseng producing regions in Gyeonggi province are heaving since their ginseng plants were hita spreading of blight.
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1) Ginseng Farm in Paju City
With harvesting season only weeks ahead after years of growing, the leaves of ginseng plants in this farm in Paju (파주) city turned black. Some even developed a white fluffy fungus. The culpritgray mold.
2) Gray Mold Can Damage Entire Plant
Gray mold can damage leavesseeds as well as roots of ginseng. Having already lost a good portion of ginseng plants due to hot temperatures during the summer, farmers are now almost devastated byto witness years of their hard work simply turn into nothing.
3) Choi Ju-chan / Afflicted Ginseng Farmer
“Gray mold has spread widely. I am very worried because it can damage the stems turning them into a gel. I hope that we can salvage the roots before it’s too late.”
According to a recent survey, gray mold has spread ten times over the past three months since early June.
4) Humidity IncreaseHeavy Rainfall Caused Gray Mold Spreading
The agricultural research institute of Gyeonggi Province confirmed that the onset of the disease was triggeredhigh humidity after the heavy rainfall.
5) Hwang Gyu-hyun / Research Scientist, Gyeonggi Agricultural ResearchExtension Services
“The agrichemicals must be applied to control the proliferation of gray mold to prevent the recurrence of the disease next year.”
The ‘Gyeonggi Agricultural ResearchExtension Service’currently working on measures to help ginseng farmers minimize damage.

Article 5. Suwon Hwaseong Restoration History Exhibition (0911-3)
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Suwon’s Hwaseong (수원화성) Fortress has been undergoing restoration since 1973. Marking the 40th year of the restoration project this year, a special exhibitionbeing held in Suwon Hwaseong (수원화성) Museum to show to the public the history of the restoration of the fortress whichone of the ‘World Cultural Heritages’.
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A miniature replica of the grand main gate of Suwon Hwaseong (수원화성), through which the king of Korea’s Choseon Dynasty passed, attracts the attention of the viewers.
1) Lee Hyun-sook / Pyeongtaek Citizen
“This exhibition shows the history of Suwon Hwaseong at a glance. I was impressedthe detail depicted in the drawings even down to the stone pieces.”
2) Records of Suwon Hwaseong Restoration Opened to Public for the First Time since 1970s
The history of the restoration work was disclosed to the public for the first time since the comprehensive restoration project began exactly 40 years ago. The exhibition shows every detail of the materials used for planning including the very first drafts of drawings, as well as the records of measurementsthe progress of actual restoration work.
3) Interviews Video of Persons Originally Involved
In one corner of the exhibition hall, a video clipshown featuring those who actually participated in the beginning of the work. Their voices recorded at the time vividly convey the enthusiasm of those involved.
4) Ha Su-wan / Suwon Hwaseong Museum Committee Member
“Restoration progressseldom recorded in great details. But I hope that the public are aware of the importance of the preservation of such information.”
5) ’40th Anniversary of Suwon Hwaseong Restoration Project Special Exhibition (until October 27th)
The special exhibition of the restoration history will remain open until the 27th of October.

Article 6. Gyeonggi Governor Kim Visits Muhandolbom Site (0911-2)
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‘Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Moon-soo (김문수)’ visited the homes of the subjects of Mu-han-dol-bom (무한돌봄) welfare services. Mu-han-dol-bom (무한돌봄), or limitless caring,a generic term that encompasses various customized welfare service programs for individuals in underprivileged conditions.
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1) Home of Lee Jeong-soon, Anyang City
Lee Jeong-soon, a senior woman,her family was ed as a subject of Mu-han-dol-bom in August this year. This family had a special visitor today.
2) Governor Kim Moon-soo Visited Muhandolbom Sites
The visitor was Governor Kim. He comforted Lee whose family has been living in an extremely difficult situation since her eldest son failed in his business. He talked with Leeexpressed his concerns for her childrenLee’s health condition.
[SOUNDBITE] Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Moon-soo
“Keep up with your exerciseplease don’t be too depressed…”
For the first time in a long , the faces of Leethe members her family were lit with a smile as they talked with Governor Kim.
3) Lee Jeong-soon / Subject of Muhandolbom
“My eldest son managed to find a job, but he often misses work because of his health problem. His wife isa hard time. I am grateful to Governor Kim.”
4) House of Solitary Seniors, Anyang City
Governor Kim also visited ‘Carnation House’, a home for solitary seniors. Most of them werea life with few pleasures doing repetitive part-time jobs. Their faces also lit up as they talked with Governor Kim.
5) Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Moon-soo
“There are many families in economically difficult situations, I hope to see that these individuals will receive substantial benefitsour welfare programs.”
The welfare programs of Gyeonggi Province are geared to helping underprivileged individualssharing.

Article 7. Gyeonggi 20-60 Job Fair (0911-3)
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There are a growing number of aged job seekers in Korea. To address the increasing demand for employment opportunities, the Gyeonggi Provincial Administration organized a large-scale job fair foragestheir 20s to 60s. A GTV reporter was there.
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1) ‘Gyeonggi 20-50 Job Fair / Suwon Gymnasium (September 11th)
A large number of job searchers inages visited this employment promotion event, called the ‘Gyeonggi 20-60 Job Fair’,
2)Teens to 60s
Among high school students in school uniforms, a middle-aged woman practices introducing herself,others try to perfect their resumes relying on magnifying glasses. From job interviews to employment consultations, they are as enthusiastic as any youths.
3) [INTERVIEW] Hwang Chang-geun (67) / Seongnam Citizen
“The employment advertisements on newspapers didn’t work with me. The work was simplyworth trying. I am hopeful that I can find something here, because it was arrangedthe public office.”
There are also young applicants. Many of them are very nervous because they have never taken an aptitude test or had a job interview before.
4) [INTERVIEW] Kim Min-jeong (21) / Suwon Citizen
“There are many elderly citizens here. I hope we canfind a good job.”
5) 80 Companies Participated
80 companies including recruiting agenciesa variety of fields participated in this job fair, occupying separate booths for job consultationsinterviews.
6) [INTERVIEW] Hong Gui-seon / Director of Gyeonggi Employment Center
“Thereno age limit. Anyone in their 20s up to 60s can come herelook for a job. In this aging society, itbecoming more difficult to find jobs. This job fair provides a good opportunity…”
7) 20 More Job Fairs to Be Held until End of This Year
The Gyeonggi Provincial Administration plans to hold 20 more all-age job fairsthis until theof this year. It reflects the growing need for employment among older generations.