Title 1. Summer LeisureSports Sites in Gyeonggi Province
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Blazing dayssultry nights have a firm grip on South Korea now. With the monsoon season gonedaytime temperatures staying above 30 degrees Celsius for a , the annual phenomena of summer exodus has begun. Itthe best season to enjoy summer sports. There are a variety of leisuresports programs to choosein Gyeonggi Province.
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1) Dinghy Sailing Class / Jeongok Port, Hwaseong City
A group of middle school students eagerly listens to every word of the sailing instructor. Now it’s time to try their hands. Students board the boats in pairsstart to control the sails just as they learned. As the wind takes the sailthe boat begins to move, the triumphant expressions on their faces are unmistakable.
2) Horse-riding / Gwacheon Horse Racing Park
In the Horse Racing Park in Gwacheon (과천) City, you can enjoy horseback riding. There are also a number of summer vacation leisuresports programs organizedGyeonggi Province for young students.
3) LeisureSports Programs in Major Stadiums
Gyeonggi Province also operates a variety of leisuresports programs in major sports stadiums in the provincethe National Sports Festival will be held in two months’ time.
4) [INTERVIEW] Jang Soo-jin, Chairman of National Sports Festival OrganizationPlanning Committee
“We expect that offering experiential programs in some of the sporting events of the National Sports Festival in the very stadiumsthe national games will be held will have the effect of promoting public interest in the National Sports Festival as well as the health of residents.”
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Clay pigeon shootingpistol shooting programs are offered at the Gyeonggido Shooting Range,a swimming programoffered at Fantasia in Bucheonfinswimming events of the National Sports Festival will be held. Inline skating programs can be enjoyed at several inline skating rinks including the one in Anyang. These programs will provide youths with opportunities to relaxenjoy the sports that they couldusually find time for during school days.

Title 2. Suicide Prevention Project
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The suicide rate in Korea has more than doubled over the past ten years. Italso more than twice as high as the death ratetraffic accidents. Suicideno longer a sporadic tragedy but has now become a serious social problem. To address this problem, Gyeonggi Province has announced the launch of a project for the prevention of suicide.
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1) Gyeonggi Provincial Mental Health Center / Gwonseon-gu, Suwon City
The Gyeonggi Provincial Mental Health Center provides a Suicide Prevention Consultation Service both onlineby telephone. Consultants are busy answering calls that come inday. Many of the callers are sufferers of depression due to unemployment.
2) [SOUNDBITE] Telephone Consultant, Gyeonggi Provincial Mental Health Center
“I didn’t do very well when I was at school and…As you know, many companies require applicants to have a certain grade average these days. I am discouraged so often even before starting to prepare the job applications.”
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According to this center, there were more than 4,200 calls in 20095,200 calls in 2010. During the first half of this year, there have already been 3,200 calls206 online consultations.
3) [INTERVIEW] Kim Soo Yeong, Gyeonggi Provincial Mental Health Center Team Leader
“Korea’s suicide ratethe highest among OECD nations. We are endeavoring to help the residents of the provinceproviding a consultation service to prevent suicide.”
4) Gyeonggi Province Announces Muhandolbom Live Loving Project
Over 3,200 people ted suicide in Gyeonggi Province in 2009. In an attempt to take preventive measures against suicide, Gyeonggi Province announced the launch of the Muhandolbom (무한돌봄) Life Loving Project. Financed with a revised supplementary budget of KRW 510 million, this project will consist of ten major activities such as the training of social workers for the monitoring of high-risk groupsthe operation of an emergency response tem
5) [SOUNDBITE] Park Soo-yeong, Director of Gyeonggi Province PlanningCoordination Office
“We will secure a revised supplementary budget for the establishment of the Suicide Prevention Centerwill implement tematiceffective countermeasures against suicide attempts for each age group.”
In a rapidly changing society, suicideno longer a personal problem. A nationwide suicide prevention tem should be implemented as soon as possible and, most of all, everyone should look out for those in troublegive them care.

Title 3. Afghan Officials Visit Gyeonggi Province to Benchmark Local Administration Policies
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OfficialsAfghanistan visited the Gyeonggi Provincial Government Complex to benchmark administrative affairs in Gyeonggi Province. These officialsthe agriculture-intensive central Asian country were deeply impressedthe advancement of the Korean economy.
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1) Afghanistan Officials Visit Gyeonggi Province (July 14th)
20 Afghan officials who arrived at the Gyeonggi Provincial Government Complex on July 14th are attending a lecture on Korean economic development strategies as part of their local administration training.
2) Interest in Local Development PoliciesManpower Development
These Afghan officials show great interest in the New Town Movementmanpower development policiesasked endless questions. The New Town Movementthe internationally recognized successful local development movement launchedthe Korean government in the 1960s.
3) [INTERVIEW] Rahman, Afghan Official
“I think the achievement of successful economic developmentimplementing the New Town Movementin itself proof of the excellent administrative capabilities of local governments of Korea.”
Thisthe second visit to Gyeonggi ProvinceAfghan officials. During their visit, Gyeonggi Province provided more diverse experiential programs than on the previous occasion.
4) [INTERVIEW] Kim Gwan-soo, Manager, Gyeonggi Human Resources Development Institute
“We will provide lectures on local administrationguided tours to major industriespublic organizations.”
After the attending the lecture, the Afghan officials visit the World Cup Stadium in Suwon (수원)the Soccer Museum in the stadium.
5) [INTERVIEW] Palwasha, Afghan Official
“I was impressedthe World Cup Stadium. It seems the standard of Korean football has improved even more through participation in the World Cup finals since 1953. It was an interesting experience.”
Ithoped that seeing the economic growth of Korealearning how it was achieved in such a short period of time will help these Afghan officials in their efforts to rebuild their country.

Title 4. Upgraded Operation of General Disaster Center
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Gyeonggi Province plans to strengthen the operational tem of the General Disaster Center to improve response capabilities to emergency situations that may arise in natural disasters.
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1) General Disaster Center
Gyeonggi Province announced that it will reorganize the operation of the General Disaster Center to effectively deal with emergency situations that often occur during the monsoonsummer holiday seasons.
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A pop-upwarning tem will be implemented. When river water or precipitation levels reach certain limits, this tem will activate the transmission of SMS messages to related stafforganizations. A hot-line will be installed between the centerlocal disaster control officials for the real-time sharing of information for effective control of emergency situations. Personnelthe 3rd Army Headquarters will join local agencies to work together for disaster control.
2) Integration of OnlineOffline Systems for Provision of Necessary Information
Gyeonggi Province also plans to integrate the onlineoffline job processes of the Disaster Center so as to provide residents with necessary information including weather s. A website for flood information will also be opened to ensure the safety of residents.

Title 5. Suseok-Hopyeong Local Expressway Opens
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A new metropolitan expressway opened in Namyangju (남양주) City connecting Susoek-dong (수석동)Hopyeong-dong(호평동). This 11.2km-long, privately funded expressway will reduce travel timeHopyeong-dong to Gangnam (강남) in Seoulmore than 12 minutes
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1) Suseok-Hopyeong Metropolitan Expressway Opening Ceremony / Ipae Tollgate (July 4th)
The newly opened Susoek-Hopyeong (수석-호평) Expressway stretches 11.2km between Sueok-dong (수석동)Namyang-dong (남양동) in Namyangju (남양주) City.
2) 4-Lane Dual Highway FundedPrivate Investments
Fundedprivate investment, this 4-lane dual highway20m widehas one tollgate in Ipae (이패), one tunnelsix entryexit ramps.
3) Traffic Dispersion Effect
The opening of this expresswayexpected to have the effect of relieving chronic traffic problems on National Road 7absorbing future traffic demandhousing development in the area.
4) 12 Minutes Time-saving between Hopyeong-dongGangnam
This expressway will also shorten the travel time between Hopyeong-dong (호평동)Gangnam (강남) in Seoulmore than 12 minutes, contributing to balanced industrialurban development.
5) Toll: KRW1,300 – 3,300
According to the toll plan, small vehicles will be charged KRW1,300, general passenger vehicles charged KRW2,600large vehicles KRW3,300. Since these tolls are considered expensive for the distance traveled, Namyangju (남양주) City plans to renegotiate the toll plan with Namju i-way, the proprietor of the construction project, during the one month toll-free period.

Title 6. 1366 Hotline for Women
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A new hotline opened to protect the rights of women in the northern areas of Gyeonggi Provinceproviding year-round, 24-hour consultation services on home violence, sexual violenceother emergencysafety issues.
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1) ‘Women’s Hotline 1366’ Opens in Northern Gyeonggi Areas / Ganeung-dong, Uijeongbu (July 1st)
The Women’s Hotline 1366 opened in Uijeongbu (의정부) City of Gyeonggi Province. Named ‘North Gyeonggi 1366’, the 1366 stands for 1 year of 366 dayssignifies comprehensive service.
2) Two Hotline Centers in Gyeonggi Province (Anyang & Uijeongbu)
Thereone Women’s Hot-line 1366 Center in each of the nation’s 16 provincesmetropolises, but this Uijeongbu (의정부) Center opened in addition to the existing Anyang (안양) Center due to geographic necessity.
4) 2-Story Center on 215㎡ Site
This new 1366 center for North Gyeonggi will house an office on the first flooremergency shelter facilities on the second floor. A total of nine consultants will work 24-hours a day in three shifts to provide quick one-stop services to women in emergency situations.
5) One-stop Service to Help Women in Emergency Situation
The North Gyeonggi 1366 center will be able to quickly intervene in situationswomen fall victim to violenceprovide them with emergency shelter as well as consultation services so as to safeguard the rights of women in northern Gyeonggi Province.