Title 1. 2012 Korea International Boat Show (0522-1)
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The Korea International Boat Show opens on May 30th for a 5-day run. This marks the fifth year of this annual event held in Gyeonggi Province, which features the Korea Match Cup – a leading international sailing competition – as well as exhibitions of marine leisuresports equipment including state-of-the-art yachts designedworld-leading designers,a variety of programs for the entertainment of ocean-loving visitors.
[Report]
1) Debut of a Spanish-built Sailboat in Korea
This sailboat arrived at Jeongok PortSpain for display at this international boat show. With an 8-person capacity, this 10-meter long sailboatmaking her first appearance in Korea.
2) Sailboat DesignedWorld-renowned Soto Acebal
This year’s boat show also features a state-of-the-art sailboat designedthe world-renowned Soto Acebal of Argentina. This boatas famous as its designer because it has won South American championships several times.
3) Salona 38, a Cruiser
The Salona 38, a sailing cruiser model popular among enthusiasts for its speedcomfort, will also be displayed at the boat show.
4) 344 Marine Sports Equipment Manufacturers34 Countries
A total of 344 marine sports equipment manufacturers34 countries including the US, UK, FranceAustralia will participate in exhibitions showcasing a wide variety of sailboatsmarine leisure equipment.
5) [PIP] Seo Gwan-ho / Korea International Boat Show Official

6) North America Hall & Experiential Programs
What makes this year’s event more specialthat the USCanada will jointly operate the North America Hall with displays of high-end yachtssailboats. The 2012 Korea International Boat Show will also feature more than 40 marine leisure programs for the enjoyment of visitors.

Title 2. World’s First Toilet House Opens in Suwon City (0521-1)
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An ordinary house in Suwon (수원) City was remodeled for public viewing. Itthe first toilet house in the world that consists entirely of toilets of various shapessizes. This house was built as a showcase of the historical evolution of toilets in Korea.
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1) Toilet Exhibition House, “Haewoojae” / Suwon City
Visitors continuously arrive at this exhibition house to see how toilets have been built throughout history. This house was originally builtformer Suwon (수원) City mayor Shim Jae-deok (심재덕),was donated to the cityhis family after his death. This house features replicas of various toilets in a time line ranginga plywood public toilet of the 1950s to a cleaner, more modern toilet of the 1960sa digital toilet of the 21st century with café-like décor.
2) Attracts Many Foreign Visitors
This very unusual exhibition house has attracted 35,000 visitors since its opening, including many foreignersJapanthe US who account for 12% of the total.
3) [PIP – INTERVIEW] Yoshida / Japanese Tourist
“Itfascinating to see how much toilets have changed through time. This will be a really interesting story to share when I return to Japan.”
This toilet housealso very popular among local visitors.
4) [PIP – INTERVIEW] Kim Hong-ryun / Seoul
“In the old days, our toilets were a subject of aversion, but this onecompletely different. It makes me feelstaying longerrelaxing even after finishing what I came in for…”
5) Donation Collection Box for Public Toilets in Underdeveloped Countries
Fittingly, therea donation box in a corner for the building of hygienic public toilets in underdeveloped countries.
6) [INTERVIEW] Lee Won-hyung / Caretaker of “Haewoojae”
“A theme park of toilets of the worldbeing planned. Construction of a large toilet culture park will be completed in December 2014 in this area, which, we expect, will attract 500 daily visitors on average.”
As noted, Suwon (수원) City plans to develop the area surrounding this house into a toilet theme park.

Title 3. Gyeonggi Province Aids Social Enterprises with Sales (0523-1)
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Officially certified social enterprises in Gyeonggi Province became the subjects of sales supportthe provincial government. Many social enterprises are experiencing difficulties in marketing their products even their products are of excellent quality.
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1) Jjarosarang Ltd. / Suwon City
This tofu company was certified as a social enterprise in 2008. The company’s sales have been slowly increasing since certification, but itstill struggling to expand its business.
2) High Dependency on Governmental Subsidy
Lack of stable sales channelsthe most crucial problem among the difficulties facedmost social enterprises. Many of them even fear going out of business altogether unless they are continuously supportedgovernment subsidies.
3) [INTERVIEW] Kim Dong-nam / CEO of Jjarosarang Ltd.
“Thereno lack of staff because the main objective of our businessto provide jobs to economically underprivileged individuals. But our production scaletoo small to be sustainable without government support. We simply have no resources for marketing.”
4) Gyeonggi Province Draws AgreementsLarge Companies on the Use of Social Enterprise Products
To help social enterprises with their market development, Gyeonggi Province has negotiated with large companies such as FamilyMartYuhan (유한) Kimberley for the use of social enterprise products.
5) Convenience Store Chain to SellUse Social Enterprise Products
The provincial governmentpersuading large convenience store chains to sell the quality products of social enterprises in their stores. When negotiations are finalized, quality goods of social enterprises will be able to find a large consumer market through convenience stores.
6) [INTERVIEW] Baek Jeong-gi / CEO of Bogwang FamilyMart
“We will screen the products based on our standards. We will also help (social enterprises) modify the products to meet our requirements. I personally hope that there will be many productssocial enterprises on the shelves of our 8,000 stores nationwide.”
Gyeonggi Province will continue to help social enterprises achieve independence with marketing support policies.

Title 4. Elderly School Meal Helpers Attend Food Education (0518-1)
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There are many elderly helpers in school kitchens in Korea. As summer approaches, the Gyeonggi HealthEnvironment Research Center organized education classes for these senior citizens to cultivate their expertiseensure food safety for schoolchildren.
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1) Education at Suwon Silver Manpower Bank / Suwon City (May 16th)
A classroom at the Silver Manpower Bank in Suwon Cityfilled with senior citizens intent on listening to the instructorlearning about food safetynutrition. These seniors say they have felt in need of education such as this because they work in kitchens at schoolschildren’s homes.
2) [INTERVIEW] Lee Seong-hoon / Senior School Meal Helper at Anryong Primary School
“I learned how to distribute appropriate quantities of food items for the health of children.”
In addition to food hygienenutrition for children, another important part of this education for the seniorstheir own healthy diet. They taste samples of liquids with different degrees of sweetnesssaltinesstry to decide which ones taste appropriate. Such practicenecessary because elderly persons become less sensitive to tastemay become accustomed to stronger tastes.
3) [INTERVIEW] Kim Oh-ja / Suwon City
“I learned that saltysweet ingredients must be used only in moderate quantities,I will always remember that in practice.”
The Gyeonggi HealthEnvironment Research Center began providing this education this year so as to improve professionalism among elderly school meal helperspromote healthy diet both for the childrenthe helpers.
4) [Kim Joong-bum / Health Researcher, Gyeonggi Health & Environment Research Center
“The purpose of this educationto transfer our knowledge to the elderly school meal helpers in conjunction with the program for elderly manpower utilization in school meals as well as to promote food safety for childrenhealthy diet among the school meal helpers.”
This education for elderly school meal helpers achieves the dual purpose of safeguarding the health of both childrensenior citizens.

Title 5. Cultivation of Women Leaders in Preparation for Korean Reunification (0521-3)
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Gyeonggi Province opened an education course for women to cultivate leaders who will spearhead preparations for the future reunification of SouthNorth Korea.
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1) “Women Leaders’ Preparation for Unification” Course (May 10th – August 23rd)
These women are students of the Women Leaders’ Preparation for Unification course organizedGyeonggi Province. These women will lead efforts in preparing for the future reunification of the two Koreas.
2) Kim Jeong-sook / Student of Women Leaders’ Preparation for Reunification Course
“Women can lead efforts in preparing for unification,I am pleased to participate in this education program.”
CG: “Women Leaders Preparation for Reunification” Course
This education program consists of topics on the reunification of the Korean peninsulathe role of women in this process as well as prospects for structural changes in North Korea, the changing international political environment,the mentoring of young North Korean defectors.
3) Kim Jeong-ae / Student of Women Leaders’ Preparation for Reunification Course
“Our class established a sisterhood relationship with Hangyorae MiddleHigh Schoolyoung North Korean defectors attend. This gave us an opportunity to better understand North Korea.”
This education course also includes a visit to a military border area for on-site security education.
4) The First Women Leaders Education for Reunification Preparation in Korea
This education program for women was first provided in 2001,has since produced more than 500 graduates. Many graduates are now working as reunification leaders at local communitieswomen’s organizations.
5) Lee Yeon-hee / Gyeonggi Province Family & Women Division Officer
“The FamilyWomen Division has been implementing this education program on an ongoing annual basis so that women can work as leaders in preparation for future reunification.”
Gyeonggi Province plans to incorporate in-depth courses in this education program this year so as to upgrade the level of expertise.

Title 6. 2012 Gyeonggi Social Enterprise Festival (0522-3)
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The 2012 Gyeonggi Province Social Enterprise Festival was held at the Gyeonggi Small & Medium Business Center on May 21st. This festival sought to promote sales of the products of social enterprisesconnecting them with potential clients.
[Report]
1) 2012 Gyeonggi Social Enterprise Festival / Gyeonggi Small & Medium Business Center
Gyeonggi Province took an active step to assist social enterprises in their efforts to connect with buyers. This was the 2012 Gyeonggi Social Enterprise Festival in which 32 social enterprises in the province participated.
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The number of social enterprises has been increasing steadily along with the heightened recognition of the social role servedsuch enterprises. The number exceeded 1,500 in June last year, including those waiting for finalization of social enterprise certification.
2) Festival Provided Opportunities for Social Enterprises
Since most social enterprises are orientated towards social purposes rather than profitgrowth, they often face difficulties in gaining independencerely on supportlocal authorities. This festival provided social enterprises with much-needed opportunities to connect with potential buyers.
3) [INTERVIEW] Lee JOng-kyu / CEO of Hyundai F&B
“Itvery difficult (for social enterprises) to develop their markets. Supporting events such as this provide opportunities to meet representatives of large enterprisespromote their products…”
More than 700 peoplesocial enterprises, potential buyersthose seeking to open businesses attended this festival, indicating rising interest in social enterprises.
4) [INTERVIEW] Jan Taek-hee / Executive of the Association of Social Enterprises RunKorean Senior Citizens
“We are operating a social enterprise employing senior citizens. I am glad we could find new potential business at this festival.”
For some social enterprises, the Social Enterprise Festival indeed provided effective breakthroughs in their salesgrowth.
5) [INTERVIEW] Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Moon-soo
“Gyeonggi Province promises to provide social enterprises with extensive support in their growth efforts.”
As pledgedthe governor, Gyeonggi Province will continue its active support for social enterprises to help them firmly establish their independence.