1. Eulji University to Open HospitalCampus in Uijeongbu

[News Script]
Gyeonggi Province, Uijeongbu(의정부) City andEulji(을지) University signed an MOUon the establishment of a campushospital of Eulji(을지) University in Uijeongbu(의정부).

[Report]
Gyeonggi Province, Uijeongbu(의정부) CityEulji(을지) University signed an agreementon the establishment of an Eulji(을지) University campusuniversity Hospital on the 28 acre site of the former US Army Camp Essayon in Uijeongbu(의정부) City that was returned to Gyeonggi Province.

According to this agreement, the Gyeonggi Provincial GovernmentEujeongbuCity (의정부) will provide administrative support for the construction of buildingsfacilities,Eulji(을지) University will complete the construction of the university hospital2017the campus2020.

This campusaffiliated hospital of Eulji University in Uijeongbu(의정부) City will provide local residents with added opportunities for higher educationsuperior medical services as well as employment.
 

2. Promotion of Livestock ProductsGyeonggi Province

[News Script]
Itknown that the foot-and-mouth disease virus has no harmful effects on the human body. However, the outbreak of the disease last winterstill negatively affecting consumer confidenceinlivestock products. Some efforts are deemed necessary to promote the consumption of beefpork to help livestock farmers recoverthe loss.

[Report]
A livestock products fair was held at the Suwon(수원) Agricultural Products General Distribution CenterGyeonggi Province to promote sales of quality livestock productsthe province.

During this sales fair, that ran for three daysMarch 25th, quality products bearing the governor-certified G-mark were sold at a 20 to 30% discount,a variety of events including ‘Tasting Korean Meat’ were featured.

The purpose of this fair was to promote the consumption of livestock products that has declined since the outbreak of foot-and-mouth diseaseto help livestock farmers who have had to endure damage causedthe disease.

The provincial government also prepared measures to support livestock farmers who are still struggling to recoverthe devastation of the disease.

The provision of employment support for day laborers who lost their jobs due to the onset of foot-and-mouth diseasea priority.

Laborers who submit job applicationsat Gyeonggi Employment Centersseekregular employment will be introduced to vacancies at smallmedium-sized companies.

If these laborers are legal foreign workers, employment support will be provided in conjunction with local job centers.

Former day laborers at livestock farms that were closed due to foot-and-mouth diseaseformer employees of businesses that were also closed due to the disease– such as meat shops, restaurantsstock feed shops–will be paid KRW818,000 per month for a family of four for three months. A Visiting Country Market will also be organized every weekend to promote the consumption of quality livestock productsby connecting urban residents with livestock farmers.
 

3. 2011 Gyeonggi Small Business Inauguration Festival

[News Script]
There are those who dream of starting a business,there are also many who are in the process of opening a new business but face difficulties due to a lack of information. To address the problems facedaspiringentrepreneurs, Gyeonggi Province organized a Small Business Inauguration Festival with a comprehensive collection of information made availableto business founders.

[Report]
Park Mi-yeon(박미연)the CEO of a Korean traditional attire, or Hanbok(한복), shop in Suwon(수원) City. She designs dress-style Hanboksherselfopened the shop in 1995.

She faced great financial difficulties at the beginning of the business but, thanks to business inauguration trainingsupport of KRW50 million providedGyeonggi Province, shenow the proud owner of a company with 60 agencies throughout the country.

Gyeonggi Province held the Small Business Inauguration Festival to help those who intend to start a business but are reluctant because of the challenges confronting them.

During this festival, 1-on-1 consultation service on trade area analysis, ion of business lines,financial support opportunities was providedwell received.

This festival also featured special lectures on a variety of subjectsprovided would-be entrepreneurs with one-stop access toinformation necessary tolauncha business.

For this festival, six successful new businesses were appointed as mentors who will transfer their know-howsubstantial support through mutual exchanges.

Gyeonggi Province has been providing financial aid of KRW 50 million for each recipient of business inauguration support, but,this year, a maximum of an additional KRW 20 million will be made available after 6 monthsinauguration. Therealso the G-Business Inauguration Project, which aims to provide on-going services for new businesses that possess superior business itemsadvanced technology. 

4. Natural Ginseng Makgolli Finds S.E. Asian Market

[News Script]
A new brand of the traditional Korean rice winemakgolli(막걸리)infusedwith mountain ginseng as a special ingredient was shipped to Indonesia for the first time. This will help promote the high quality of makgolli(막걸리) in international markets.

[Report]
Natural mountain ginseng has long been considered a mystic elixir of life,its valueknown internationally.

Since mountain ginseng contains seven times more saponin than ordinary ginseng, it has a stronger effect as arestorativeimmunityenhancer. Italso known to be effective in preventing adult diseases such as diabetesdementia.

The Gyeonggi Agricultural ResearchExtension Service developedthe new makgolli(막걸리)integratingmakgolli(막걸리) brewing technology with the technology of doubling the content of saponin in mountain ginseng

100% Gyeonggi ricemountain ginsengGwangju(광주) City of Gyeonggi Province produce high quality makgolli(막걸리).

This mountain ginseng makgolli(막걸리)fermented using a patented technology that increases the saponin content up to 550 ppm. Whatmore special about this makgolli(막걸리)that it has an excellent stabilizing effect on the bodyminddoescause hangoversor gas.

The excellence of Korea’s mountain ginseng makgolli(막걸리) has persuaded consumers in Indonesia,makgolli(막걸리) was unable to penetrate. Out of a total contracted quantityof 120 tons, 2.5 tons were shipped initially.

Until recently, overseas makgolli(막걸리) marketswere limited to a few countries, Japan being the largest. Export to Indonesiaconsidered a stepping stone for the diversification of overseas makgolli(막걸리) markets.

Gyeonggi Province plans to promote the development of a variety of functional makgolli(막걸리) brands combining the superior quality of riceother special agricultural products found in the province. 

5. Gyeonggi Province to Support Bid for Winter Olympic Games

[News Script]
Gyeonggi Province has decided to actively support Gangwon(강원) Province with its bid to host the 2018 Winter Olympic Games. The two provinces agreed to work together for a successful bid as well as for successful management of the Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang(평창).

[Report]
Gyeonggi Province decided to provide active support to Gangwon(강원) Province in its bid to host the Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang(평창) in 2018.

The two provinces agreed to cooperate for the success of Gangwon(강원)’s bid to host the 2018 Winter Olympic Gamesto closely work together to build infrastructurepromote public interest in the bid for the games.

GyeonggiGangwon agreed to complete a transportation network that includes the Second Yeongdong(영동) Expressway, the capital area subway lines between Yeoju(여주)Wonju(원주)a double-track railway line between Wonju(원주)Gangneung(강릉). The agreement between these two provincesexpected to accelerate the completion of a transportation network that connects the two provinces.

Based on the agreement, the two provinces plan to organize more athletic exchanges to widen the base of winter athletes as well as other exchanges in a variety of areas such as culturalart eventsvolunteer activities during the 2018 Winter Olympic Games. Cooperation between Gangwon(강원) Province,with its breathtaking natural beauty,Gyeonggi Province, with its abundance of sport infrastructure,expected to result in success in securingmanaging the Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang(평창). 

6. Electric Shock Generator

[News Script]
In anemergency medical situation, a person’s life often depends on the timely arrival of an ambulancemay well be lost emergency care isprovided before its arrival. Accordingly, the installation of defibrillatorsin public areas seems essential.

[Report]
In an emergency life-threatening situationwhere an individualshows no signs of breathing or a pulse, such apparatus may prove to be of life-giving value.

An automatic external defibrillator, or AED, may be used to revive the heart with jolts of electricitywhen the patient cannot be revivedCPR.
When operated properly in accordance with instructions, the AED generates an electric pulse of 2,000 volts.

This apparatus can increase the survival rate of patientsup to 90% itused within one minute,up to 50% used within five minutes.

AEDs are installed at 34 locations in Gyeonggi Province including local fire stationspublic offices.

However, AED installation iseasy because each unit costs more than KRW 3.5 million, a cost that must be bornethe installing organization.

Installation of AEDs should be expanded to allow anyone to use it in emergency situation to save a life on the spot.
 

7. 119 Rescue Squad ReturnsJapan

[News Script]
The 119 rescue squad that was dispatched to Japan to assist with rescue operations in the wake of the disastrous earthquake returned on March 23rd. Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Moon-soo praised them at a luncheon.

[Report]
The voices of the 119 rescue squadmembers reverberate as they salute in unison. Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Moon-soo(김문수) serves drinksto every member of the squad who returnedJapanpraised their noble work.

On March 14th, three days after the earthquake in Japan, Korea dispatched a total of 118 rescuers to its neighbor: 55the Central 119 Rescue Center, 20Gyeonggi Province, 22Seoul2Gangwon(강원) Province.

Korean rescuers worked in Sendai CityShiogama City in Miyagi Prefectureearthquake damage was most severerecovered 18 bodies.

The dedication shownthe members of the rescue squad, who carried out rescue activities braving the dangers of a radioactiveenvironment, must have impressed the Japanesestrengthened relation between the two countries.