Title 1. Gyeonggi Province Budgets KRW 1 Trillion for Small & Medium-sized Industries Promotion Fund (120116-1)
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For smallmedium-sized businesses, credit ratings are often a major obstacle when they seek bank financing because loan interest rates depend on their credit ratings. But loansthe SmallMedium-sized Industries Promotion Fund of Gyeonggi Province, also known as G-Money, are provided at a substantially low, fixed interest rate regardless of credit rating. The Gyeonggi Provincial Government has finalized the scale of G-Money for 2012 at KRW 1 trillion.
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1_ Shinheung SEC Co., An Officially Recognized Excellent Employer in 2009 – 2001
This medium-sized company in Pyeongtaek (평택) City has been recruiting more than 10 new employees every yearamong local residents. As part of its expansion plan, more than 50 new jobs will be generated this yearthe company, which currently has 200 employees, mostly local residents. However, the implementation of its expansion plancurrently in jeopardy due to the high costs of financing.
2) [INTERVIEW] Hwan Man-yong / CEO of Shinheung SEC Co.
“The usual interest rate for credit financingas high as 7 to 8%. Without a mortgage, italmost impossible to borrow moneycommercial banks.”
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The Gyeonggi Provincial Government finalized the amount of the SmallMedium-sized Industries Promotion Fund for this year at KRW 1 trillion. Loans will be granted at a fixed interest rate, more than three percent lower than that of banks, to eligible businesses regardless of their credit ratings.
3) [INTERVIEW] Park Jong-dal / Gyeonggi Province Enterprise Policy Division
“Because financing with the SmallMedium-sized Industries Promotion Fundprovided at a fixed interest rate regardless of the credit rating of businesses, itgreatly favoredcompanies that failed to secure loanstheir banks.”
4) Prioritized Benefits for Recognized Excellent Employers
From this year, companies with excellent employment records will be granted priority benefits such as an additional interest rate reduction. The Social Enterprises Support Fundalso set aside as part of the SmallMedium-sized Industries Promotion Fund. Up to KRW 100 million will be granted to each eligible business.
5) Information on SmallMedium-sized Industries Promotion Fund: 19 Branches of Gyeonggi Credit Guarantee Foundationg-money.gg.go.kr
Financing for new technology projectsventure business inauguration will also be offered at special interest rates. Companies or business owners may submit their applications for financing to the Gyeonggi Credit Guarantee Foundation.
Title 2. Art at the Banwol Industrial Complex (120117-1)
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An industrial complexhardly a place that one would associate with artistic events. However, structural artworkmurals dtop Korean artists somehow found their way into the Banwol (반월) Industrial Complex in Ansan (안산) City. The combination of artan industrial settingcreating an unusual yet interestingrefreshing atmosphere in an otherwise rigid industrial environment.
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1) Giant Mural
Thisa fabric manufacturing plant in the Banwol (반월) Industrial Complex. A beautiful mural was painted on the aluminum surface of its 80m-long wall.
2) ‘Hellow?’Hong Hyeon-sookLee Joo-ho
This giant mural consists of a number of art pieces dforeign employeestheir multicultural families. Famous public artists collectedre-d them as a large mural.
3) ‘Healthcare’, Dingbat ArtPark Mi-na on Wall of Daehan Pharm. Co.
Another mural on the wall of a pharmaceutical company, dPark Mina (박미나), features Dingbat characters signifying life, bodymedical instruments
4) ‘On WindsBack to Earth’Gang Ik-joong at STX Energy
A large, colorful tank-like sculpture stands in the front yard of an energy company. It was dworld-famous sculptor Gang Ik-joong. The 26m wide26m high surface of this art piece features water-related Korean adages,its interiora large water tank.
Workers at this industrial complex are intriguedrather pleasantly surprisedthe artwork displays at their workplaces.
5) [INTERVIEW] Ham yeong-soo / Director of SRX Energy Banwol Power Plant
“Itrefreshing to have art amongst factories. The element of unexpectedness only adds to the appreciationpeople here.”
6) [INTERVIEW] Jin Seong-man / Manager, SRX Energy Banwol Power Plant
“The artworkonly brightens up the atmosphere but also relaxes us emotionally.”
7) ‘One Spare Span’ Project of Gyeonggi Cultural Foundation
The introduction of artwork at the Banwol (반월) Industrial Complex was the work of the ‘One Spare Span’ Project of the Gyeonggi Cultural Foundation.
8) [INTERVIEW] Kim Jong-gil / Education Team Leader, Gyeonggi Museum of Modern Art
“The Gyeonggi Cultural Foundation plans to introduce art in other places,the Gyeonggi Museum of Modern Art will take part in this.”
Gyeonggi Province will continue to introduce art in other industrial complexes so as to improve the image of working environments.

Title 3. Benchmarking of Gyeonggi Province’s Women Policiesthe Middle East (0118-1)
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Middle Eastern women visited Gyeonggi Province to study provincial policies for women. The women policies of Gyeonggi Province have become models for benchmarking among developing countries. Officialsa total of 44 countries visited the province last year alone.
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1) APHome / Yongin City
Park Hye-gyeong opened an Internet shopping mall after completing the free educational course at the Gyeonggi Women’s Development Center in 2009. Three years later, her life has completely changed. Shenow the CEO of a successful Internet jewelrygift shop with monthly domesticexport sales of over KRW 70 million.
2) [INTERVIEW] Park Hye-syeong / CEO of APHome
“The education on business inauguration at the Gyeonggi Women’s Development Center changed my life. I am a happy woman now.”
The women policies of Gyeonggi Province are geared to cultivating the potential of women,their successful results have become the subjects of benchmarking among public officials of many countries.
3) Officials of Oman Information & Communication Bureau Visit Gyeonggi Women’s Development Center (January 17th)
Informationcommunication specialiststhe Oman Government visited Gyeonggi Province to study the provincial women policies. These specialists seem to have an endless list of questions,Gyeonggi Province officials provide answers with equal enthusiasm. For these specialists, the information they gather during their visit will be valuable for policy formulation in their own country.
4) [INTERVIEW] Seema / Oman Information & Communication Official
“We hope to be able to apply what we learnedthis center (to the Women’s Communication Center in Oman).”
The success of the women policies of Gyeonggi Provinceattracting interest among many developing countries.
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During 2011, a total of 130 officials44 countries including PakistanIndonesia visited Gyeonggi Province. An institute for womencurrently planned for establishment in Indonesia with the Gyeonggi Women’s Development Center serving as a model.
The women policies of Gyeonggi Province are changing the lives of women in many countries throughout the worldare expected to contribute to the improvement of the social status of women in these countries.

Title 4. Comprehensive Support for Small Businesses (0116-2)
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Gyeonggi Province announced that it will devise a comprehensive plan to support small enterprises.
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The characteristics of the provincial business environment will be reflected in the new support programs for small enterprises.
1) Comprehensive Support Programs for Small Enterprises
The provincial government willa detailed study of the current status of small companies, small business establishmentsmerchants in traditional markets. The main objective of the new support programs will be the promotion of the coexistence of small enterprises with larger companies.
2) Support Program Development to Begin in June Based on Study Results
The commissioned study group will present interim reports twice during the study phasethe final report in June. The provincial government will then finalize the support programs based on the results of the study.
3) [INTERVIEW] Shim Chang-bo / Gyeonggi Province Small Enterprise Support Official
“The influence of the super supermarkets has infiltrated deeply, even to the small alleys, since 1999, making it difficult for small business establishments to survive. Small enterprises need support,thatthe background for the initiation of this study.”
4) Local-Specific Support Programs
Since the support programs for small enterprises must address local requirements, the necessity for the support programs of local governments, in addition to central government programs, has become imperative. There have been several attempts at supporting small enterprises in collaboration with social enterpriseslocal merchant cooperatives.
The comprehensive support plan willbe a universally applied plan, but will instead be composed of substantial annual plans implemented in phases, accommodating specific local characteristicsrequirements.

Title 5. Farm in a Subway Station (0117-2)
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Underground spaces such as subway station platforms arenormally suitable for farming. However, the Gyeonggi Province Agricultural Research & Extension Services d a farm at a subway station in Seoul.
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ThisYouido (여의도) Station on Subway Line 5.
1) Smart Farm Opening Ceremony / Youido Station, Seoul (January 12th)
An underground farm, named Smart Farm, opened at Youido (여의도) Station in Seoul. Citizens marvel at the green spacethisno sunlight or water.
2) [INTERVIEW] Lee Ju-hwa / Sadang-dong, Seoul
“I am fascinated to see a plant farm in the subway station. I feel as the airfresher.”
3) Smart Farm Using Patented Technology (Patent Application 2011-0061565)
Smart Farm uses sunlight brought in through an optic cableself-generated water. This all-in-one plant farming tem employs patented technology that was developed jointlythe Gyeonggi Province Agricultural Research & Extension Servicesthe Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation.
4) Water Self-Supply System
This farm has a built-in water supply tem that produces wateritself withoutto be supplied regularly.
5) [INTERVIEW] Lim Jae-wook / Gyeonggi Province Agricultural Research & Extension Service
“The Gyeonggi Province Agricultural Research & Extension Service plans to build more Smart Farms in other subway stations to improve underground air quality.”
The purpose of the Smart Farmto provide green spaceimprove air quality for subway s.

Title 6. New Gingerol Extraction Method (0118-2)
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Ginger teapopular among Koreans for its unique tastefragrance as well as its medicinal effects, but the active component of fresh ginger, gingerol, easily degrades in hot water. However, a new method of extracting gingerol was developedthe Gyeonggi HealthEnvironment Research Center.
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Gingerknown to have antioxidant, anti-carcinogenicanti-inflammatory effects, but itdifficult to consume because of its characteristic strong tastepungent fragrance. Also, gingeroleasily degraded or destroyed when overheated.
1) New Gingerol Extraction Method
The Gyeonggi HealthEnvironment Research Center published a report on a new method of extracting gingerolginger.
2) WashingThin Slicing of Ginger
The key to the maximum extraction of gingerolto cut 500g of ginger into very thin slices after washing.
3) Heating at Mid-Temperature for 30 Minutes
The ginger slices are placed in 2 liters of waterthen simmered over medium heat for 30 minutes. The resulting brew will contain 324 mg of gingerol extract for every 100ml.
4) [INTERVIEW] Cho Sang-hoon / Researcher at Gyeonggi HealthEnvironment Research Center
“We found that the maximum quantity of gingrol could be obtained when 500g of ginger2 liters of water were heated to a simmer for 30 minutes.”
5) Development of Ginger Yogurt
Last month, the Gyeonggi HealthEnvironment Research Center announced the development of ginger yogurt as a means to promote the consumption of gingerol in an easiertastier way. The center plans to publicize this new gingerol extraction method for everyone to use.