Article 1. Gyeonggi Administration’s ‘Viewing-in-Another’s-Shoes’ Policy (0617-2)
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The Gyeonggi Provincial Administration has been putting emphasis on the importance of communication with residentsindustries. One of the activities designed under this policybeing practicedthe provincial officials who visited industrial complexes, to help resolve the problems facedresidential companies.
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This packaging materials manufacturing company has been using various chemicals that require proper facilities for their handling, storagedisposal. The reality, however,farbeing satisfactory, partly because of limited administrative resources for their monitoringcontrol.
1) Choi Namshik / Manager of Packaging Material Manufacturing Company
“Inspectorsmany different regulatory agencies impose heavy pressure. We hope that these inspections are integrated to relieve usunnecessary burden.”
Today, the officials of Gyeonggi Province, who used to come here for inspectionssupervision, join the workers in their work to better identify the problemsdifficulties first hand.
2) Lee Sang-Gyu / Chief Officer, Gyeonggi Province Industrial Complex Guidance Team
”There were areas that need to be considered but we have missed them until now. We were also impressedtheir uncompromising effort to protect the environment even under difficult situations.”
3) ‘Viewing-in-Another’s-Shoes’ Program
Named ‘Viewing-in-Another’s-Shoes’, the program lasted for two weeks, this on-site experiencingofficials first began last year with more than a ninety percent satisfaction ratingthe industries, according to the follow-up survey.
4) Byeon Jin-won / Director of Gyeonggi Industrial Complex Environment Management Office
“By working together with the front-line industrial workers, we hope to be able to better recognize problemsdifficulties first hand…”
On-site communication such as this program will hopefully lead to more effectiveproblem-orientated environmental policies for the provincial government.
 
Article 2. Volunteer Firefighting Groups at Traditional Markets (0618-3)
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With the assistancethe Gyeonggi Provincial Administration, the merchants of traditional markets in the province organized volunteer firefighting groups. GTV’s reporter was at their inauguration ceremony.
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1) Traditional Markets are Vulnerable to Fire
This narrow alley in a traditional market defies accessfire engines. There are fire extinguishers in every shop but many of them doseem to have been maintained properly.
2) Cho Myeon-hee / Chiefn of Yongin Central Market Firefighting Group
“There have been three occasions of fire at this market. Each time, fire engines couldaccess close enough. The situationstill the same, even during the fire drills.”
Twenty volunteers were appointed as civil firefighters today,all of them are merchants of this market.
3) Fire Drill
The inauguration ceremony was followeda fire drill in which civil firefighters practiced CPRfirefighting. They will be responsible for initial fire control until the arrival of local professional firefighters,that point of time they will act as assistant firefighters. They will also carry out regular petrolfire inspections, especially during weekendsholidays when the marketbusier.
4) Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Moon-soo
“We will do our utmost to help merchants of traditional markets to ensure their safetyhygiene.”
There are 625 volunteer civil firefighters of 27 volunteer groups in the citiescounties of Gyeonggi Province. The provincial government plans to assist in the organization of more groups,increase the number to 106 in traditional markets75 in industrial complexes.
 
Article 3. 2013 Intangible Cultural Assets Festival (0619-1)
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The Gyeonggi Province Intangible Cultural Assets Festival was recently held to showcase the artworkscreations of the s of Korean traditional skills, to promote awarenessunderstanding of traditional culture amongst the public.
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1) Gyemyeongju (Grain Wine), Gyeonggi Province Intangible Cultural Asset No. 1
Gyemyeongju (계명주)a traditional Korean grain wine with a fragrance of fruits. Itthe Intangible Cultural Asset Number 1 of Gyeonggi Province.
2) 5 Flower Patterned Doors
Next to the traditional wine are five beautiful flower-patterned traditional doors. These doors require skills of s to because of their fineness of structure
3) Kim Soon-ghi, Gyeonggi Province Intangible Cultural Asset No. 14
“Doors such as these are only be installed at temples. The real beauty of themtheir translucence that can be best appreciated at dawn”
This festival features artworks of seven s,of whom are registered intangible cultural assets of the province, rangingancient-style embroideries to white porcelains.
4) Shin Hye-won / Primary School Teacher
“It was a wonderful opportunity for me to see the traditional artworks. I could feel the artistic senseskills of s who d them.”
This festival also provided other viewers with a rare opportunity to recognize the importance of preserving the traditional waysskills.
5) Yim Jeong-ran / Director of Gyeonggi Intangible Cultural Assets Association
“The s who participated in the last year’s event seemed very pleased about the occasion. That encouraged me to decide to continue to organize this festival…”
The Gyeonggi Provincial Administration also plans to organize events to promote application of traditional arts amongst the public.
 
Article 4. 24-Hour Childcare House at Shihwa Industrial Park (0617-3)
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A 24-hour childcare house was opened in Shihwa(시화) Industrial Park in Ansan (안산) to help working parents with their child rearing.
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1) Won Mu-jeong / Worker at Fabric Company
Wona working mother who works night shift. Shealways worried about her child, especially when she has to stay at work late.
2) Won Mu-jeong
“Since I work in the export section, I frequently need to work long hours. Thatthe time when I feel almost sick with worry about my child.”
There are ninety eight thousand workers in ninety four hundred companies in Shihwa (시화) Industrial Park. Eighteen percent of them are women.
3) First 24-Hour Childcare House in Industrial Park in Korea
Thisthe first 24-hour childcare house opened in an industrial park in Korea.
4) Gyeonggi to Increase 24-hour Childcare Facilities
The Gyeonggi Provincial Administration plans to open more 24-hour childcare facilities such as this one in industrial parks to address the increasing demand among night workers.
5) Go Jae-hak / Director of Gyeonggi Province Childcare Policy Division
“We will increase the number of 24-hour childcare houses for working parents in industrial parks”
The Gyeonggi Provincial Administration has been establishing childcare houses in industrial parks to alleviate pressure on working parents.
 
Article 5. Early Summer Alert for Livestock Farms (0619-3)
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Summer arrived earlier than usual in Korea this year. Reporter Shin Hee-yeon (신희연) tells stock farmers how to deal with the heat.
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1) Cow Farm in Anseong
There are 160 cows in this stock farm. These animals aredifficulties fighting against heat. Stresses experiencedcows are an important factor for a farmer’s income because it affects their production.
2) Lee Chool-yeon / Stock Farmer
“Cows eat less when they are stressedheat. It leads to a decrease in productivity, which in turn leads to less income. We are very worried.”
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Heat stress affects milking cowspigs27 degrees Celsius cowschickens suffer at above thirty degrees
3) Shin Hee-yeon Reporter
”Temperature in the sheds can be very high,animals may die they remain a long time in the them. Farmers must take extra care to avoid heat stress.”
4) VentilationFresh Water Helps
Ventilatorshading must be installed necessary, to maintain an appropriate temperature. Regular water spray may also help lower the temperature. Extra insulation panels on the roof may help block the heatseeping into the shed. Stock feeds must be stored in a cool place to avoid deterioration.
5) Kim Chang-hwan / Chief of Green Technology Team, Gyeonggi Agricultural ResearchExtension Services
“Because power shortageanticipated this year, installation of a generator may also be necessary to prepare for power stoppage, which may lead to a disastrous consequence in a short period of time.”
Nearly two million farm animals died of heat stress last year alone. Farmers must be better prepared than last year because it will be hotter this year.
 
Article 6. 100-Day Anniversary of ‘Visiting Muhandolbom’ Welfare Services (0620-1)
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The ‘Visiting Mu-han-doll-bom (무한돌봄)’ welfare services, which began on February 25th, marked its second anniversary. It has achieved tremendous success providing support to many families in times of difficulty.
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Leea solitary senior. She has been living in this container house for the past thirty years. The ordeal of winter was just a ago, now shefaced with another one – the summer heat.
1) Lee Myeong-ja / Solitary Senior
“It’s cold in winterhot in summer. It’s hard.”
Her worryrelieved when she was visitedthe ‘Visiting Mu-han-doll-bom (무한돌봄)’ service team. This service was designed to provide those in low-income brackets with necessary support on site.
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Since its inauguration in February this year, this welfare service program has provided 1,317 families in welfare blind spots with various supports in 2,419 cases.
2) Visits to Solitary Seniors to Be Intensified
The service organizers plan to intensify their on-site support activities focusing on solitary seniors during this summer until theof August.
3) Kim Jong-gu / Gyeonggi Muhandolbom Center Team Leader
“We plan to establish a permanent team for the ‘Visiting’ services to improve the effectiveness of on-site services.”
With the new team exclusively for the ‘Visiting’ services, the quality of support will be improved,more people will benefitthe service.
 
Article 7. Smart Phone Education for the Aged (0619-2)
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The Gyeonggi Provincial Administration organized smart phone education classes with cooperationa telecommunication company. This education program, conductedyoung volunteer instructors,exclusively for the middle agedsenior s
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1) Smart Phone Education for Middle-AgedSenior Users / Suwon (June 7th)
Students with whitegrizzled hair in this class are intent on learning how to use a smart phone.
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“When you enter it, you can see a group icon.”
“I see it.”
“Press the group, then it’s done.”
These aged learners follow the instructor to log on to appstake self-photos with a triumphant smile.
3) Na Hee-boon / Suwon Resident
“I have used my phone only for messagesphone calls. I never knew there were so much more. I am proud because I can do much more now.”
4) Youth Volunteer Group Participates as Instructors
120 students, who have ed smart phones, are members of the Youth Volunteer Group,have been recruitedfourteen high schools. They are participating as instructors after a short training at one of the telecommunication service companies.
5) Yu Jae-woo / Changhyun High School “K” Volunteer Group
“Seniors need help, because they find it very difficult to use smart phones. Another reason I volunteeredbecause I can also help other youths avoid becoming a smart phone addict.”
This education programopen to middle-agedsenior citizens, North Korean defectorsthose who are isolatedinformation technologies. It also includes ‘smart phone addiction’ prevention education for youths.
6) Kim Yeong-im / Chief Official of Gyeonggi Province Information Culture Team
“We will use welfare houses, as well as children’s reading houses,youth protection centers as the venue for this program.”
The smart phone education of seniors will also help them expand their participation in social communications.