1. Production of Dome-stic BicyclesBack.
A ground breaking ceremony was held for a domestic bicycle manufacturer to produce bicycles domestically.

This company will built a factory domestically just 4 years after moving the production line to China in 2005.

Most domestic bicycle manufacturers began moving overseas due to increases in wages, but recently with a growing interest in a green method of transportation, trends show a growing demand for bicycles.

This factory will cost $32 million to buildwill consists of 2 buildings each 3 stories high. Once completed it will be capable of producing 100,000 bicycles a year.

The production of finished bicyclesexpected to give a boost to bicycle accessorybicycle parts businesses.

We can look forward to the construction of this bicycle factory to demand for domestic bicycles, jobsprotect the environment.

2. Infinite Care 119 Same Bowl Program 10,000 Served Mark

Serving free food to low income individuals, the `Gyeonggi Infinite Care 119 Same Bowl Program passed the 10,000 served mark.

It has been only 3 months since free food has been distributed 3 days a week Mondays, Wednesdays,Fridays.

At first the program had a goal of 200 people a day, but now more than 450 people a day are ping by.
With the free food volunteer program seniorsother less fortunate individuals who areeligible for government support can enjoy one meal here.

127 other citizens groups in Gyeonggi are carrying out their own free meal programs with about 5,000 people benefitingthis.

3. Gyeonggi Province Ensures Safe Food

Since October of last year the G-Safefood team has greatly contributed to putting food safety issues to restsettling initial country of origin labels.

They have tested foods distributed to 94 supermarketsdepartment stores in the province.

Unfit foods were immediately Disposed Of,test results were posted on store fronts boosting consumer confidence.

Also corrective measures such as suspension of business orders, or fines were imposed on shops in violation regarding country of origin labels. Gyeonggi Province especially has strengthened the enforcement activities of country of origin violations.

In addition, continuous efforts are being made to boost the credibility of foods. With one call, the safety of food can be inspected through a rush tem that quickly deals with consumer complaintscuts off the distribution of bad foods.

4. [Families with Many Children Save Money on Electricity]

The discounted rate will beginthis August for families with 3 or more children, or families with 3 or more descendants. These families can receive a discount of 20% off the standard rate.
Average discounts might come out to around $6 dollars a month. Ifthe 187,000 eligible families in the province received the discount it would be around $1.24 million in electricity discounts annually.

For the smooth ution of this benefit, Gyeonggi Province took figuresthe Ministry of Public AdministrationSecurityplans to disperse notices to eligible families.

Gyeonggi Provincealso carrying out the family caretaker program, running Dreamtree Safety Schools, the Infinite Care Projectothers to overcome an aging society with a low birthrate.

5. [`Unifying` Unreasonable Taxi Fares]

The Gyeonggi Province Taxi Fare Standardcalculation methods will be simplified with sweeping changes to occur with taxi fares.

The special features of this adjustment will be simplified fares, the combining of a basic fare, distancetime charges which will take effect at the same time inregions of Gyeonggi Province.

The present fare temcomplicated with 19 different tems according to region making usage more difficult with frequent complaints.

Gyeonggi Province has decided a fare for average citiesunified the fare tem into 4 different types of faresregion either A, B, or C at a discounted farebasic faresdistance fares combined.

In this case fares in average cities will be raised18.77% with fares in farming regions to be raised12.85%.

6. Pyeongtaek Port to Spring Ahead as Representative Cargo Port in Northeast Asia

Pyeongtaek Portgetting a facelift as the representative port in Northeast Asia.

Amidst the global economic crisis the capacity of Pyeongtaek Port has increased.

With the Chinese economy developing in leapsbounds the importance of a West Sea Port makes Pyeongtaek Port most suitable for trade with China.

From the point of view of the West Sea as a gateway to export cars produced in nearby industrial complexes even more importanceplaced on Pyeongtaek Port.

Pyeongtaek Port will complete Pier 1 designed exclusively for containers located at the east pier of the portNovember of this yearplans to complete Pier 2Pier 3June.

Also, the sufficient land located near the terminal will be securedis expected to be developed into a pleasant environment-friendly port area.

7. Joseon Royal Tombs to be Active Tourist Attractions

The Gyeonggi Tourism Organization plans to attract foreign tourists through the Joseon Royal Tombs that have been registeredUNESCO as cultural assets last June, the `Imjingak Jandan Station Steam Locomotive`new Hallyu tourists attractions.

Already more than 300 lodging packages related with Joseon Royal Tombs have been sold with more than 5,000 lodging tourists predicted to visit Gyeonggiyear`s end.

Of the 40 Joseon Royal Tombs designated world cultural heritages 31 are located in Goyang, Paju, Hwaseong, YeojuGuri, Gyeonggi.

Gyeonggi Province promotes the construction of a royal tomb museum to develop cultural tourism products related with royal tombs,plans to build a royal tomb information tem.

Hands-oneducational programs for visitors to enjoy the culture of life long ago in palaces.

The Gyeonggi Tourism Organization plans to more actively promote visitorsChina, Japanother countries according to the expected increase in visitors during the busy season July,Augustduring the extended holiday `Silver Week` in September.