Title 1. Anti-Heat Wave Measures of Gyeonggi Province (0730-2)
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While the Korean Peninsulaenduring a prolonged heat wave, Gyeonggi Provinceimplementing emergency measures to provide solitary seniorsresidents living in vulnerable conditions with reliefthe scorching temperatures.
[Report]
Many Koreans either took to travelling overseas or left for summer retreats, but many urban residents are resorting to parasols or fans. Local fountains are popular places among city children for playing as well as for escapingthe sizzling heat.
1) [INTERVIEW] Lim Yeong-ok / Gunpo City Resident
“With temperatures that never seem to fall below 30 degrees, you can’t stay at home without becoming drenched in sweat even you stay put. It’s been a long time since we came to a fountain; it’s much better here,my child isa great time playing in the water.
2) A Welfare House in Suwon City (Heat Shelter)
Gyeonggi Province designated 5,743 senior citizen facilities as Heat Sheltersprovided them with equipmentmedical support in order to help the elderly avoid the scorching weather.
3) [INTERVIEW] Kim Dae-jun / Suwon City Resident
“We cannot keep the air conditioner on throughout the day at home because itcostly. Here, itcoolI can also have a good time with others,playing billiards,for free.”
In addition to implementing the Heat Shelter program, the provincial government also operates the Disaster Assistance Servicethe Special Heat Emergency Corps. Italso promoting the introduction of “anti-heat break time” among offices.
4) [INTERVIEW] Hong Deon-pyo / Director of the Disaster Countermeasures Division
“Residents are advised to stay indoorsdrink as much liquid as possible. We particularly recommend that residents in rural areas avoid doing farm work during mid-day to reduce the risk of heatstroke.”
Most regions of Gyeonggi Province are under an official heat wave alert since the daily temperatures are expected to remain above 30 degrees Celsius for some time.
Title 2. Pyeongteak City to Become Advanced Technology Industry Center (0731-2)
[News Script]
Gyeonggi Province has succeeded in inducing record investment amounts to Pyeongtaek (평택) City. This time, the investing companySamsung Electronics,the amount of the investmentKRW 100 trillion.
[Report]
1) Samsung Electronics Digital Research Center (July 31st)
The agreement signing ceremony was held at the Digital Research Center of Samsung Electronics in Suwon (수원) City on July 31st between Samsung Electronics, Gyeonggi Province, Pyeongtaek (평택) Citythe Gyeonggi Urban Innovation Corporation.
2) Contract for Sales of Godeok Industrial Complex Lots
The key feature of this signing ceremony was the effectuation of the contract for the sale of land lots in the Godeok (고덕) Industrial Complex of Pyeongtaek (평택) City to Samsung Electronics.
3) Record KRW 100 Trillion Investment
The total investment under this agreement will amount to KRW 100 trillion, a record amount of private investment in an industrial complex.
4) [INTERVIEW] Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Moon-soo
“I expect that (with this investment), the Godeok Industrial Complex will become the largest advanced technology industrial complex in the world.”
5) Pyeongtaek Godeok Industrial Complex
Samsung Electronics plans to build solar energy, medicalsemiconductor production lines in this industrial complex; construction willthis month with completion targeted for December of 2015.
These new production facilities of Samsung Electronics will have the effect of creating at least 30,000 new jobs. Gyeonggi Provinceproud to be the host of an industrial belt that stretchesSuwon (수원) City to Tangjeong-myeon (탕정면), forming one of the world’s largest industrial centers for advanced technologies.
Title 3. Gyeonggi Province Suicide Prevention Center (0801-2)
[News Script]
Korea currently has the highest suicide rate among OECD nations. The Gyeonggi Provincial Mental Health Centerintensifying its efforts to prevent suicide among residents.
[Report]
This individual, identified as ‘A’, has attempted suicide due to repeated failures in his search for employment. Although he has a university degree, his job applications have been rejected repeatedly,henow experiencing serious depression as well as economic difficulties.
1) [SOUNDBITE] ‘A’ / Ansan City Resident
“I must find a job. Having failed numerous times, I have completely lost confidence in myself.”
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There were 3,408 suicides in Gyeonggi Province in the year 2010 alone, or an average of nine suicides every day. The suicide rate among those in their 40sthe highest,the suicide rate among mentwice that of women.
2) [INTERVIEW] Kim Soo-yeong / Gyeonggi Provincial Suicide Prevention Center Mental Health Nurse
“Ask yourself or people around you: ‘Are you thinking of ting suicide? Is your depression unbearable?’ If the answeryes then call 1577-0199we will help you.”
3) Gyeonggi Provincial Suicide Prevention Center
Call this number you or a loved onecontemplating suicide.
4) 1577-0199 24/7 Suicide Prevention Hotline
The Gyeonggi Provincial Suicide Prevention Center operates 24 hours a day with the help of the Gyeonggi FirefightingDisaster Headquartersthe police. In addition to operating the Suicide Prevention Hotline, this center also operates a number of programs to aid those sufferingschool violence, alcoholismsenile depression.
5) [INTERVIEW] Lim Jeong-hee / Gyeonggi Provincial Suicide Prevention Center Team Leader
“We are running programs to reach out to those who are facing difficulties in continuing their liveshelp improve their mental health.”
The endeavors of this Suicide Prevention Center will hopefully reduce the number of suicidesaid those sufferingdepression.

Title 4. Inauguration of 119 Citizen’s Water Rescue Corps (0730-1)
[News Script]
With large numbers of people visiting riversbeaches during the summer, especially during school vacation, more water accidents occur. The 119 Citizen’s Water Rescue Corps was launchedthe Gyeonggi FirefightingDisaster Headquarters to safeguard the lives of holiday seekers.
[Report]
1) Jojongcheon / Gapyeong County
Jojongcheon (조종천) of Gapyeong (가평) Countyone of the most frequented summer retreats in Gyeonggi Province, but almost none of the visitors are wearing life jackets.
2) Reporter Lee Ji-hoon
“This water may look shallowabove, but there are pockets of water everywhere deep enough to pose danger.
3) 11 Drowned at Water Resorts in Gyeonggi Province
One person drowned at this very place last year,already eleven persons have drowned throughout the province this year. During summer, drowningsecond only to traffic accidents as a leading cause of accident-related mortality.
The Gyeonggi FirefightingDisaster Headquarters designated the period until theof August as the Summer Water Safety Management Period,dispatched 177 members of the Citizen’s Water Rescue Corps to 35 water resorts in the province.
4) Park Jong-seong / Head of the Citizen’s Water Rescue Corps
“The 119 Citizen’s Water Rescue Corpsengaged in a variety of activities to prevent water accidents during the summer.”
During the summer last year, the 119 Citizen’s Water Safety Corps rescued seven peopleundertook more than 5,000 safety measures.

Title 5. Gyeonggi Province Call Center Expands Foreign Language Services (0731-1)
[News Script]
Gyeonggi Province signed an agreement with BBB Korea, a non-government organization, to expand foreign language services at the provincial call center so as to facilitate convenience for foreign workersmulticultural family members in the province.
[Report]
1) Gyeonggi Province Call Center Foreign Language Interpretation Service Support Agreement / July 30th)
Established in 2002, BBB Koreaa non-profit organization with over 4,000 volunteers who provide foreign language interpretation services 24 hours a day.
2) [INTERVIEW] Yu Jang-hee / Chairman of BBB Korea
With the effectuation of this agreement, the services of the Gyeonggi Province Call Center, which were previously provided in 5 languages, will now be available in 18 languages.
3) Foreign Language Specialists
The foreign language services are principally providedspecialists9 am through 6 pm on weekdays. However, the volunteers at BBB Korea will take over the services during non-office hours, ensuring that the services are available 24 hours a day.
4) Gyeonggi Province Vice Governor Lee Jae-yul
“By providing these services in 18 languages, they will be accessibleforeign tourists as well as the 380,000 multicultural family membersforeign workers residing in the province.”
The expansion of the foreign language services of the Call Center will bring the administration services of Gyeonggi Province closer to the service s.
Title 6. Indoor All-Season Ski Slope in Gapyeong County (0802-3)
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A domed indoor ski slope forseasonsslated for construction in Gyeonggi Province.
[Report]
1) ‘Gapyeong Dome Ski Resort’
Gyeonggi Province announced that its 8th Construction Committee has approved the Gapyeong (가평) Dome Ski Resort Construction project.
2) Korean Version of ‘Ski Dubai’ of UAE
While Ski Dubai, the world-famous indoor ski resort of the United Arab Emirates, was constructed in the middle of a baking desert, its Korean counterpart will be located in one of the most scenic spots of Gyeonggi Province.
3) Completion Planned for 2015
The construction of this indoor ski resort in Gapyeong (가평) County will be completed in 2015.
4) Reporter Lee Ji-hoon
“The location behind methe placethe large dome of the indoor ski slope will be constructed.”
According to the spokesperson of the contractor, Snowpark, the ski dome will be one part of a comprehensive amusement park that will also feature a variety of other facilities.
5) Yoon Sang-soo / CEO of Snowpark
“It will be a comprehensive theme parkwinter sports can be enjoyed throughout the year.”
6) 1.2 Million New Employment Days Annually
Gapyeong (가평) County welcomed the approval of this projectthe provincial tee because it will have effect of creating the equivalent of 1.2 million employment days annually as well as promoting local development.
7) Yu Young-sang / Gapyeong County Urban Construction Department Official
“The beneficial effects of this project on our county will be enormous, including the creation of new jobsadvancement of the local economy.”
Gapyeong (가평) County expects the annual number of visitors to the county will exceed three million once this ski dome begins to function as part of a network integrating adjacent tourist attractions such as Jara (자라) IslandYeonin (연인) Mountain.

Title 7. Weather Information for Farmers (0803-3)
[News Script]
Gyeonggi Provinceproviding real-time weather information to provincial farmers to help them minimize agricultural damage stemmingthe prolonged hotdry weather.
[Report]
1) A Farm in Hwaseong City
Thisa greenhouse in Hwaseong (화성) City. The wilting cucumber plants convey how serious the weather conditions are. In nearby pepper patches, the situationthe same. Already reelinga severe draught that ended only weeks ago, farmers face yet another trial broughtnature: a heat wave.
2) Real-time Weather Information Service for Farmers (www.eplove.com)
The Gyeonggi Province Agricultural ResearchExtension Services recommends that farmers use the agricultural weather information provided on its website to better cope with changing weather. Through this website, farmers can access real-time weather information collectedautomated observatories installed in 33 agricultural areas of the province.
3) Park Joon-soo / Gyeonggi Province Agricultural ResearchExtension Services Agricultural Environment Team leader
“Comprehensive real-time weather information for agricultureprovided on our website. This informationvery useful for farmers, especially at a timethis.”
Farmers can check temperatures, solar radiation levelsother information,plan their working schedules accordingly, or decide when to deploy protective coverings over greenhouses or plants.