UIJONGBU, May 1 (Korea Bizwire) – Gyeonggi Province, South Korea’s most populous province that surrounds the capital Seoul, has unveiled a new initiative aimed at promoting a work-life balance and addressing the country’s chronically low birth rate. The provincial government announced on April 30 that it will provide low-interest loans of up to 200 million won [...]
SUWON, Sept. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — The Gyeonggi provincial government said Thursday it will establish a compact hydrogen city, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality while boosting the local economy. The provincial government intends to issue a public invitation to cities and counties, urging their participation in the hydrogen energy self-sufficiency city project. This call for [...]
SUWON, May 23 (Korea Bizwire) — The Gyeonggi provincial government is considering the provision of “social participation income” to delivery workers, in line with its support for artists and individuals with disabilities. Participation income, a key initiative led by Gyeonggi Gov. Kim Dong-yeon, aims to guarantee incomes for individuals who generate social value but are [...]
SUWON, Oct. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — The Gyeonggi provincial government is set to introduce a new state-of-the-art system that can prevent accidents caused by drowsy and careless driving by checking the status of long-distance intercity bus drivers in real time. The provincial government signed a business agreement with Hyundai Mobis Co., the country’s largest auto [...]
SUWON, March 30 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s most populous province has said it will continue its policy of distributing fine dust masks for free on buses when fine dust levels are high, after the air pollution emergency measure was rated favorably by 8 out of 10 bus riders. For a two-day period starting on [...]
SUWON, Jan. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – The Gyeonggi provincial government will introduce state-controlled commercial properties this year as part of efforts to tackle gentrification. The province is trialing a policy providing 20 rent-controlled commercial spaces over 25 square meters in size between Gojan Station and Jungang Station in March, prioritizing young business owners. Public-owned commercial properties [...]
SUWON, Nov. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – Despite a number of initiatives to attract international tourists, the number of visitors to Gyeonggi Province has remained underwhelming, new government data has revealed. Gyeonggi Province has been attempting to boost the local economy by developing new tourism programs and other promotional activities with the slogan ‘Gwangang Gyeonggi’ (Tourism Gyeonggi), [...]
SUWON, Sept. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – After three years of declining deaths caused by drunk driving accidents, 2017 is teetering precariously towards breaking that streak. From 2014 through 2016, 97, 75 and 59 individuals were victimized in drunk driving accidents. From January through June of this year, 45 died, a 55.2 percent increase over the [...]
GYEONGGI, Aug. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — The Gyeonggi Economy & Science Institute has selected twenty business startups in the companion animal industry for the first time this year, and has started to help them develop new products. The selected startups possess new technology and outstanding ideas in premium pet food, health care products, beauty supplies, [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — The Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education announced that students from select schools will be able to participate in GEPIK (Gyeonggido English Program in Korea), a “Phone English” service starting September 1. The program will be for 288 elementary school students from grade four to six and will be offered [...]