[Cooperation with China and Japan…]

Provincial Governor Kim Mun-su set out for Japan and China on May 29th for a 3 day trip. Let\’s take a look at the results he achieved upon his return.

On his 29th trip to China, Provincial Governor Kim Mun-su first reached an agreement in Qingdao, Shandong for the foundation of the \’Gyeonggi Shandong City Cooperation\’

12 cities participated in the \’Gyeonggi – Shandong City Cooperation\’ including Gyeonggi\’s Suwon, Bucheon, and Goyang along with Shandong, Jinan, Weihai and Qingdao. From now on this region will carry out economic, cultural, tourism. and various other exchanges and collaborations.

Following was the trip to Japan where provincial Governor Kim met with the Kanagawa Governor, held talks and reached an agreement in the Korean Japanese Policy Exchange Meeting that was held.

Both countries participants would include politicians, academics, and citizen groups in an international meeting to exchange opinions on main policies with the first of such meetings to be held in Kanagawa this September.

Further Provincial Governor Kim visited a grocery store in Kanagawa prefecture to take a look at the Gyeonggi produce and seafood corner, have a look around and promote sales.

[B-Boy Match!]

The best B-Boy dancers in the world had a gathering. The world famous B-Boy masters contest was held in Suwon, Gyeonggi. Let\’s go on site to see the electrifying contest that was held for 2 days.

The B-Boys\’ dazzling moves to the rhythm of a strong beat evoked shouts from the crowd. Techniques like the headspin, where a dancer plants his head on the floor spinning his legs like a weather vane seemed dangerous at times.

The \’R-16 Korea Sparkling, Gyeonggi 2008\’ which is a master\’s contest of friendly competition between B-Boy dancers ranked first to sixteenth was held in Suwon, Gyeonggi.

The contest which lasted for 2 days proceeded with individual performance battles on the first day followed by tournament crew battles on the following day. At the crew battle where teams countered move for move the Gambler Crew representing Korea nabbed first place.

The young dancers free flowing movements of B-Boy dancing was once part of youth culture, but is now taking its place as a new culture code that is enjoyed by a larger audience.

[Financial Support for Retailers!]

With the AI virus spreading nationwide, victims have not only been limited to poultry farmers, but are now spreading to general retailers. Gyeonggi Province has decided to provide emergency support to these individuals facing economic difficulties.

At an outdoor market in Suwon Yeon Je-gyu has made a living for years from his tiny stall selling chicken and duck. However, after the recent AI outbreak his revenue has plummeted and even now his business is suffering as the foot traffic to his store is not what it used to be.

A special fund of $9.7 million in aid has been earmarked for retailers.

This special fund will be dispersed to individuals who apply at one of the Gyeonggi Credit Guarantee Foundation\’s many offices. The level of aid is determined after examining the level of loss, credit scores, and other factors before paying out up to $29,140 of aid within 5 days irrespective of the Credit Guarantee Foundation\’s general rules for collateral.

Gyeonggi\’s special fund support policy is an opportunity for retailers who couldn\’t continue smooth operations to help recover from the downturn in business arising from the AI outbreak.

[Prevention through Brassware]

In the summer many are reluctant to eat raw fish with worries of food poisoning. However, by just using brassware the food can be cleaned of all germs.

In the summer many people enjoy raw fish and raw shellfish,
however, the vibrio virus, which mainly multiplies in shellfish makes it easy for one to get food poisoning.

The Gyeonggi Institute of Health and Environment Research has studied the effects of exterminating the vibrio virus using copper and have revealed substantial results.

It is copper, which is included in brassware that destroys the vibrio virus.

It seems, if left in a tank the vibrio virus is killed off preventing food poisoning.
Further, the results showed maintaining a suitable temperature within the tank also helps.

[Working Hard to Purify Water]

For a successful hosting of the Gyeonggi International Boat Show and Yacht Contest citizens and local government have joined forces. And have removed garbage lying deep under water on the sea floor.

On June first 500 divers were assembled on the coast of Jeongok Port.

To successfully host the Gyeonggi International Boat Show and Yacht contest some clean-up work took place. Abandoned fishing nets and waste lying deep underwater have piled up. Mobilizing motor boats and a barge, nearly 10 tons of garbage were removed.

The Paldang Water Quality Improvement Headquarters and the Emergency Rescue Association have joined forces and in 2 sessions cleared nearly 6 tons of garbage. Jeongok Port which will soon will have the world\’s attention is starting to look more and more like an international host.

[Fire Safety Drills]

The Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters are carrying out fire safety exercises for 3 days at Jeongok Port to prepare for various accidents that could happen at the Gyeonggi International Boat Show and Yacht Contest.

Smoke rises from a burning fishing vessel. The smoke quickly grows dense as fire fighters soon arrive on the scene with boats and jet-skis and spray streams of water on the burning boat.

People awaiting rescue after having fallen overboard are tossed a lifesaver and rescued. None of these emergencies are real, but are drills to prepare for fires or accidents that could possibly occur at sea.

The Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters is carrying out fire safety for various accidents that could occur at sea during the Gyeonggi International Boat Show and Yacht Contest.

This drill which had lifesaving as its utmost priority when accidents occur mobilized 70 rescue workers coupled with fast rescue vehicles and other specialized rescue equipment.

The fire headquarters has made preparations to station 100 safety workers throughout the venue to handle emergencies and fires thoroughly, not to mention rescues from drowning.

[Opening an Art Hall]

The LEE YOUNG Contemporary Art Museum, where one can take in the artwork of veteran artists works, has made a new home for itself in Yongin.

The late Pak Saeng-gwang, Jeon Hyeok-lim and other veteran artists works are on display in the LEE YOUNG Contemporary Art Museum that has reopened its doors after being closed for one year.

Due to road construction last year February the LEE YOUNG Contemporary Art Museum inevitably had to close its doors, but finally reopened after building a new venue for the art pieces.
Commemorating the new building \’Shamen,\’ the late Pak Saeng-gwang\’s representative work was put on display outside the building.

Of the works by veteran artist Jeon Hyeon-lim, who is known as the color magician,
the extra large \’New Mandala\’ can be seen along with Lee Jae-sam\’s \’Jeo Neomeo,\’ a huge charcoal drawing that took about 10 years to draw, along with other giant works that are on display.

Then there was the young artist Kim Hyeon-cheol\’s video art on display titled \’the 108th life and death\’ allowing the history and vision of the LEE YOUNG Contemporary Art Museum to be viewed.
The new opening exhibit will run through August 31st.