Article 1. The ‘Call-N-Cool’ Ambulance Service (0813_3)
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After 51 days of an exceptionally long summer monsoon season in Korea, a hot season started on the Korean Peninsula. Itforecast to be hotter and, again, longer than usual.
Since the number of heat-related casualtiesexpected to rise, the ‘119 Emergency Services’ were brought to extra alert.
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Under the baking sun, some seek shaderesort to fanning, to no avail. Ordeals continue round the clock, since the groundhousesto re-emit the day-heat after sundown.
1) Kim Wol-hee / Suwon Citizen
“I heard news about an old farmercollapseddied on the farm field. We are better off here, but it’s still way too hot.”
2) Number of Heatstroke Victims Expected to Rise
There were 142 cases of heatstroke-related ambulance service in 2010 in Gyeonggi Province. The number decreased to 106 last year.
Since the numberexpected to rise this year, the ‘Gyeonggi Fire Services’ began operating the ‘119 Call-N-Cool Ambulance Services’.
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“Sir, for how long have you been working on the farm?”
222 ambulances are now equipped with items for heatstroke treatment such as ice packs, ice vestssaline solution.
3) Park Seung-won / Firefighter, Gwacheon Fire Station
“We came in response to a call reporting that an individual was about to faint seemingly sufferingheatstroke. One must avoid engaging in outdoor activities during the hours12 pm until 4 pm, to avoid exposure to the risk of heatstroke.”
4) 24-Hour ‘119 Call-N-Cool Ambulance Services’
This emergency ambulance service for heatstroke victimsavailable for around the clock.
Detailed information on how to deal with heathow to prevent heatstrokeavailable on the home page of the Fire Services website.
 
Article 2. A Book Café on Waste Incineration Plant Observatory (0814_3)
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An observatory on the 47-meter tower at a waste incineration plant, the ‘Pangyo (판교) Clean Tower’ was transformed into a book café, which opened to the public on August 12th.
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1) ‘Pangyo Clean Tower’ with Daily Incineration Capacity of 90 Tons
Oblivious to what goes on down below90 tons of wasteincinerated on a daily basis, ita completely different scene here at theof the tower.
The plant management has d a cozy book café with an excellent view for public use.
2) Cho Hyang-mi / Seongnam Citizen
“There are many books to choose from. It seems to be a really good place for both readingrelaxation.”
3) Open to Anyone
Housing more than 2,000 books, computersa lounge, this book caféopen to anyone regardless of locality.
Visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of surrounding areas. Therealso a sports centerthe ‘Insect Ecology Center’ in the neighborhood.
4) Oah Hee-seong / Seongnam Incineration Plant Manager
“Thisa model case of a marriage of an NIMBY facility with public leisure. We plan to make the book café one of the popular spots to visitcitizens who also visit the sports center or park nearby.”
The Pangyo (판교) Clean Towera state-or-the-art energy recycling facility, butemerging as part of a public leisure center.
 
Article 3. The 16th Bucheon International Comics Festival (0816_3)
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The 16th International Comics Festival opened in Bucheon (부천) on August 14th – running for four-days. This year’s event features a variety of programs including a character parade, drawing shows,autograph signingfamous comic writers.
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1) Special Fair Hall, Image Culture Complex, Bucheon City
A large number of comic fans are standing in line waiting for their turn to get an autograph of their favorite web-toon writer. In another corner, cartoonists are drawing caricatures for visitors. In yet another corner, visitors try their skills at cartoon character drawing.
2) Park Hyuk-joo / Incheon
“We could see the whole process of comic book making, which my daughter seemed to take much interest. She took photographs in a production setting,said she wants to become a cartoonist.”
The quality of the festival was upgraded this year. There are interesting new programs in which visitors can enjoy more through participation.
Viewers revisited the famous comic-story-books, many of which have been produced as cartoon films with great success. Children took photographs with imposters who were dressed as popular cartoon characters.
3) Bae Hye-jeong / Bucheon International Comics Festival Production Curator
“The key to the success of this festivalthat visitors can meet with many comic writersparticipate in a variety of programs here. We will continue to develop diverse programs for the enjoyment of visitors.”
4) The 16th Bucheon International Comics Festival (August 14th – 18th)
This ‘International Comics Festival’popular among both childrenadults. Every year, more than 100,000 viewers visit this annual event.
 
Article 4. Suwon Launches ‘Dancing Talk’ Service Project (0812-1)
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The Suwon City Administration announced that it would launch a ‘Dancing Talk’ Service Project. Ita remedial program using dancing as a communication media for adults who suffer stresssocial interaction problems.
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Itlate in the evening when these adults gathered in a dance practice room. They startwalking barefootslowly pick up speed making random movements.
1) Kim Mi-gyeong / Danciong Talk Participant
“We don’t actually talk to each other, but communicate with other team members or partnersdancingmaking movements to the rhythm.”
While dancing, they sometimes lead others or sometimes follow others’ lead.
2) Dancing for Emotional Remedy
This dancing program aims to help those with emotional issues to relieve their stressespromote relaxation as well as self-development.
3) Kim Ok-ryeon / ‘Dancing Talk’ Participant
“I thought dancing was only for those who are talented. I know differently now. It’s a way of expression of yourself in whatever manner you can use.”
The ‘Dancing Talk’ programavailable as one of the social service programsAugust.
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This programoffered to anyone in low income brackets between the ages of 20 to 60 years who live in Suwon (수원)adjacent cities.
4) Dr. Kim Yong-ryang / Expressive Art Therapy Specialist
“Wehave dance instinct in us; we just doact on it. Dancing awakens the essence of your livelinessthis program was designed to make the most of its emotional effect…”
Participants of this program say that they became more open mindedcould benefitthe therapeutic effects of dancing.
 
Article 5. Tour of Yeonpyeong Naval Battle SiteYouths (0813-1)
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The ‘Gyeonggi Provincial Administration’ organized another ‘Communication with Youth’ eventinvited students to a tour of naval battle sites, to promote the awareness of the importance of national defense among youths.
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1) Battleship Chamsuri during the 2nd Yeonpyeong Naval Battle
Students visited the battleship which were involved in the naval battle that took place between SouthNorth Korean battle ships on the offshore of Yeongpyeong (연평) Island in 2002. The battle occurred when a North Korean navy vessels violated the northern limit line of the South. This shipnow out of service but still bears the scars leftthe battle.
2) Ahn Hye-yeon / ‘Communication with Youths’ Participant
“People in my generation tend to consider the national securityseriously enough, because we haven’t experienced war…”
3) ‘Communication with Youths’ Program
After a visit to the battleship, a hundred strong participants of the ‘Communication with Youth’ program attended a lecture‘Gyeonggi Province Governor’ Kim Moon-soo about the importance of international alliances.
4) Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Moon-soo
“If we are to safeguard our rights, our sovereignty over Dokdo Island for example, we need international allies to back us up whichwhy international diplomacyimportant. Military powerone thing, but…”
Governor Kim’s lecture was followeda special lecturelieutenant commander Lee Hee-wan (이희완) who was one of the naval officers who fought during the Yoenpyeong (연평) battle.
During the 3-day itinerary, youths also communicated with the provincial administration regarding other issues than national security such as historical, environmental,social concerns.
 
Article 6. Gyeonggi to Build the ‘World Peace Park’ in the DMZ (0814-2)
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The Demilitarized Zone, or DMZ, between SouthNorth Koreasfour kilometers widestretches 248 kilometers between SouthNorth Korea. The Gyeonggi Provincial Government announced recently that it would the World Peace Park in the DMZ.
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1) DMZ As the Nature Preserve
The DMZa unique area in the world that has been left untouched for 60 years. Human trafficresidence isallowed in this zone. The nature in it has therefore, been perfectly preserved.
2) ‘DMZ World Peace Park’
Seeing the potential for tourism, the provincial government decided to build a park in the DMZ.
3) PajuYeoncheon to Vie for Hosting
Two candidate areas, both within one hour travel distancethe ‘Incheon (인천) International Airport’, were initially chosen for their excellent natural beautygeographic locations.
The provincial government has already finished a feasibility studyhas drawn an implementation plan, which includes an investigation of the area. Areal investigationimportant because there are several factors to be considered including old mine fieldsecological consequences.
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The park area will be extended up to the ‘Military Demarcation Line’, the actual borderline between the two Koreas in the middle of DMZ, down to the ‘Civilian Control Line’ 5 to 20 kilometers south of the DMZ.
4) Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Moon-soo
“We will work closely with ‘Gangwon Province’, the ‘Korean Government’the ‘Korean Military Forces’ to realize the creation of the Peace Park,just for us but for the world.”
The construction of the ‘Peace Park’ will be more meaningful because it will be built in the DMZ, a symbol of warconflict.
 
Article 7. PeacePiano Festival (0814-1)
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An unusual music festival organizedthe ‘Gyeonggi Arts Center’ began on August 17th in Gyeonggi Province. Termed, the ‘PeacePiano Festival’, it will feature everything about pianos during its eight-day festivities. Its first event took place at the ‘Suwon Station Plaza’.
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1) Piano Concert at Suwon Station Plaza
The station plazasuddenly filled with beautiful notes of piano music. Ita simultaneous performance playedyoung pianists using five colorful pianos. Hearing such beautiful music at an unlikely place, citizens pause in their tracksare drawn to the performances. Then they are fascinated againthe colorfully painted pianos.
2) Choi Yong-shik / Maetan-dong, Suwon
“Thisan unusual place for musical performances,to see children playjust ordinary black pianos but beautifully colored ones was quite impressive…”
These pianos are the donated ones. They have been painteda well-known artist. This open piano concert event, in fact,signaling the beginning of the ‘PeacePiano Festival.
3) Pianos to Be Donated to Welfare Institutes
After the performances at the station plaza, each of these donated pianos will be delivered to welfare houses in the province. Marking its second occasion this year, the ‘PeacePiano Festival’ will feature a variety of events including performances of Korea’s best pianists.
4) Shim Tae-eun / Gyeonggi Arts Center Fetival Organization Team Leader
“The 2013 PeacePiano Festivala festival in which the public can see young s deliver their most passionateexplosive performances, as well as various forms of concerts featuring pianos as the main instrument.”
This year’s festivaldirectedthe pianistconductor Kim Dae-jin (김대진). There will be a variety of piano performancemany young pianists as well as performances with other instruments.