Title 1. Univ. of Texas Opens Its Resources to Help Gyeonggi Enterprises (0930-1)
[News Script]
Gyeonggi Provincethe University of Texas are jointly operating a business support program to assist smallmedium-sized businesses in their efforts to expand in the US market.
[Report]
1) Namsa-myeon, Yongin City
This companyKNR Systems Inc. Ita medium-sized company in Yongin (용인) City of Gyeonggi Province that specializes in the manufacture of machinery-testing instruments.
2) Beneficiary of 2009 Gyeonggi Province-UT Business Support Program
This company was one of the smallmedium-sized enterprises chosen for the joint Business Support Program of Gyeonggi Provincethe University of Texas in 2009.
Developing overseas markets isan easy task for smallmedium-sized companies in Korea because they have limited capacity for financinginformation networking, which are crucial elements in international marketing. Company CEO Kim Myeong-han (김명한) says it would have taken much more timeeffort to launch his company’s products in the US without this program.
3) [INTERVIEW] Kim Myeong-han, CEO of KNR Systems Inc.
“This support program aided us tremendously in accessing the American marketwe saved large amounts of timemoney. Beneficial programs such as this should be implemented on an ongoing basis. ”
4) Support of Small & Medium Company for Business with US
The purpose of the Gyeonggi Province-UT Business Support Programto assist smallmedium-sized companies in Gyeonggi Province with the launch of their products in the USoffering the networking services of the University of Texas for the locatingplanning of business initiatives in the United States.
CG: Achievements
Since the introduction of this program, 36 companies have been edbenefitedits support services; it has helped secure ordersthe United States worth USD 65 million 73 new jobs.
5) Gyeonggi Province Plans Further Marketing Support Programs
Gyeonggi Province plans to further implement global marketing support programs so as to help companies within its jurisdiction expand in overseas markets. Itpart of such efforts that the Gyeonggi Provincial Government signed an MOU for a strategic partnership with the State of Michigan State in the US on the establishment of a technical cooperation center.

Title 2. Jara Island Jazz Festival (1004-2)
[News Script]
A jazz music festival took place on Jara (자라) Island, a scenic spot on the North Han (한) River in Gapyeong (가평) County.
[Report]
Here on Jara (자라) Island, music delightfully improvisedjazz s fills the air as young audience members move to the rhythmic tune.
1) 8th Jara Island International Jazz Festival / Gapyeong County (October 1st-3rd)
The 8th Jara Island International Jazz Festival was held onaround Jara (자라) Island of Gapyeong (가평) County. Touristslocal visitors who enjoyed their long weekend at this scenic spot in Gyeonggi Province forgot the chill autumn air.
2) [INTERVIEW] Park Yeong-shik / Inchoen City
“I came with my family. It’s a little cold out here but we area very good timethis musican added pleasure.”
3) 40,000 Attendees on Opening Day
The Gapyeong (가평) County Government estimated the number of attendees on opening day to have been approximately 40,000, thus confirming that this as the largest jazz event in Korea. Even the paid performance of the Jazz Island event was attendeda sold-out audience of 12,000.
4) 81Jazz Bands Participated
There were nine performance events including the main performance event, Jazz Islanda total of 81 internationallocal jazz teams including 45 amateur bands at this festival. Audience members were carried away with the merrimentrhythm of jazz music that fitted perfectly with the cool autumn breeze.

Title 3. Removal of Suwon Emergency Airstrip (1005-1)
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The Suwon (수원) Emergency Airstrip, whichlocated between Suwon (수원) CityHwaseong (화성) City, will be moved to the Suwon (수원) Airbase. To residents in the vicinity, thislong-awaited good news because they have been inconvenienceddevelopment restrictions in connection with the designation of this airstrip.
[Report]
Gyeonggi Province, the Korean Air Force, Suwon (수원) CityHwaseong (화성) City finally reached an agreement on the transfer of the Suwon (수원) Emergency Airstrip.
1) Agreement on Removal of Suwon Emergency Airstrip / Gyeonggi Provincial Government Complex (October 5th)
Gyeonggi Provincerelated militarycivil offices signed an agreement that stipulates the removal of the Suwon (수원) Emergency Air Strip to the replacement facility at the Suwon (수원) Airbase.
2) New Emergency Airstrip to Be Built2013
According to this agreement, the Korean Air Force will complete the construction of the replacement airstrip2013. Gyeonggi ProvinceSuwon (수원) City will each contribute 40% of the construction cost, whichestimated at KRW 20 billion,Hwaseong (화성) City will pay the remaining 20%.
3) [SOUNDBITE] Korean Air Force Chief Park Jong-hyun
“I am very pleased with this agreement because itfor the benefit of local development as well as for air force operations.”
CG: Suwon Emergency Airstrip
The Suwon (수원) Emergency Airstrip, which was designated in 1993, is, in fact, a 2.7 km section of the 6-lane National Highway 1 that runs between Daehwanggyo-dong (대황교동) of Suwon (수원) CityJinan-dong (진안동) of Hwaseong (화성) City
4) Designation of Aviation Safety Zone Was Also Lifted
When the Emergency Airstripreplacedthe new facility at the Suwon (수원) Airbase, the Aviation Safety Zone designation for an 8 sq. km area around the current Emergency Airstrip will be lifted. This will return the property rights of local residentsfoster development activities within this area better facilitating military operations
5) [INTERVIEW] Gyeonggi Provincial Governor Kim Moon-soo
“This will be a great relief for local residents who have been inconvenienceddevelopment restrictions such as build height limit.”
Gyeonggi Province, Suwon (수원) CityHwaseong (화성) City also plan to work together to realize the removal of the Suwon (수원) Airbase.

Title 4. OASIS, Women Employment Resumption Program of Gyeonggi Province (0930-2)
[News Script]
The employment program of Gyeonggi Province for women with discontinued careers, ‘Oasis’,providing free employment education to women who aredifficulty returning to the workforce. This program has successfully helped 60% of its trainees find new jobs.
[Report]
This woman has been devoted to housekeepingnursing her children for the past five years. She was unsure she could ever find employment afterthat time, but shenow confident when she calmly introduces herself at a mock job interview.
1) [INTERVIEW] Kim Bo-seon, Gunpo—1-dong
“Participating in this programonly was educational in terms of employment but also gave me an opportunity to look at my lifea new perspective.”
2) Average Employment Rate of 61%
Amongthe trainees who have passed through this education program, 61% found employment successfully.
CG 1. Employment Rates of Oasis Program
The employment rate of the trainees of the Oasis Program was highest in Anseong (안성) City at 77.8% followedthe cities of Gapyeong (가평), Suwon (수원), Anyang (안양)Paju (파주),with success rates of over 50%.
3) [INTERVIEW] Shin Seong-gi, Director of Gunpo City Women Center
“This program received very positive responseswomen,I think ita good program that provides substantial help in employment because women can have practical education here.”
Since each traineeguided on a one-on-one basisan employment consultant even after the completion of the course, the employment success rate remains high.
CG 2. Economic Activity Rate of Women in Gyeonggi Province
According to Statistics Korea, the economic participation rate of women in Gyeonggi Province rose47.5% in 2001 to 47.9% in 2010, indicating an increase of only 0.4%. Even in 2008, when it was at its highest, the rate was less than 50%
4) [INTERVIEW] Lee Yopng-gyo, Director of Gyeonggi Women’s Vision Center
“We will operate this program as an ongoing programwill continue to improve its contents. The Gyeonggi Women’s Vision Center will do its utmost to open up employment opportunities for women.”
The policy of Gyeonggi Province for the re-employment of women will contribute to the increase of the participationwomen in economic activities.

Title 5. Real-time Bus Schedule Information via Smart Phones (1004-1)
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Smart phone s can now access bus arrival information at any bus stop in Gyeonggi Province. This service will be especially helpful to passengers waiting at bus stopsinformation boards haveyet been installed.
[Report]
Citizens are anxious they wait for their buses at this bus stop in Suwon (수원) City. Thereno information board that tells them when their buses will arrive.
1) [INTERVIEW] Oh Gyeong-cheol, Geumgok-dong, Suwon City
“It’s frustrating. I’ve been waiting for the bus for 30 minutes. I am already late for work but still don’t know when it will come.”
2) [INTERVIEW] Song Soo-jin, Geumgok-dong, Suwon City
“It’s more inconvenient because we just have to wait without knowing how much longer we must wait. I hope that they provide bus schedule information at the bus stops even in remote areasthis.”
3) Bus Information Board Installation Rate 20% in Gyeonggi Province
There are approximately 4,800 bus stops in Gyeonggi Provincereal-time bus schedule information boards were installed, accounting for only 20% of the overall total. The main reason for thisthat it costs as much as KRW 15 million for each bus stop,the provincial budget simply cannot cover the entire cost yet. However, a bus arrival information servicenow available through smart phones at 17,000 other bus stopsbus information boards haveyet been installed.
Thisthe Bus Information Service introducedGyeonggi Province. When you tap your smart phone on the poster at the bus stop, bus information appears on the screen of the phone. If the smart phone has Near-Field Communication – or NFC – capability, tap the phone on the poster; or, the phone doeshave NFC capability, scan the Quick Response – or QR – code,the arrivalroute information of that bus stop will then be displayed on the phone screen.
According to an official of Gyeonggi Province, the use of simple posters instead of information boards will have the effect of saving as much as KRW 250 billion in the provincial budget.
4) [INTERVIEW] Gyeonggi Provincial Governor Kim Moon-soo
Gyeonggi Province plans to install NFCQR code posters at22,000 bus stops in the province.

Title 6. Sun-dried Salt of Gyeonggi Province Is Safe (1005-2)
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Recent media reports regarding the contamination of saltpans in South Cholla (절라) Province with agricultural chemicals have stirred widespread concern throughout Korea. There were also concerns about saltpans in Gyeonggi Province.
[Report]
Butthe saltpans in Gyeonggi Province were proven to be free of agricultural chemicals.
1) Sun-dried Salt of Gyeonggi Province Proven Safe
The Gyeonggi HealthEnvironment Research Institute conducted tests for agricultural chemical residues at22 saltpans in Gyeonggi Province; none were found to have been contaminated.
2) Test Also Proved Excellent Quality
The results of these tests also confirmed the excellent quality of Gyeonggi Province salt, showing that its potassiummagnesium contentnearly three times than that of a famous French salt brand.
3) [INTERVIEW] Lee Jeong-bok, Director of Gyeonggi Health & Environment Research Institute
We found no agricultural chemical residue in any of 22 saltpans in Gyeonggi Province. Gyeonggi saltsafe.”
4) Tile Structure of Gyeonggi Saltpans Negates Need for Chemicals
Sincethe saltpans in Gyeonggi Province use earthenware tiles instead of plastic sheets as a floor material, crabsweeds cannot penetrate; therefore, thereno need for pesticides or herbicides,the saltpans are also free of environmental hormones.
Since the quality of the sun-dried salt of Gyeonggi Province has been proven scientifically, the Gyeonggi Provincial Government plans to promote the use of Gyeonggi salt among consumersimplement support policies for its productionsale.