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The Hapcheon Changnyeong Weir of the Nakdong River As part of a plan to restore the ecosystem, the Hapcheon changnyeong Weir symbolizes the endangered sacred ibis. It not only serves as a multi-purpose weir to control flooding and prevent water quality deterioration of the Nakdong River but also as a bridge linking Changnyeong-gun and Hapcheon-gun.

K-water quarterly magazine K-water quarterly Hapcheon Dam | Sihwa Multi-Techno Valley(MTV) | Gunam Retention Reservoir Spring come in yellow color Spring in Korea comes in yellow color. Jeju(southern island) heralds spring with yellow rape flowers. Japanese cornlian cherries begin to bloom in full bloom when spring is in full swing. When spring comes, the entire nation gets dyed yellow gold starting from south to north. spring 2012 + vol. 29 culture & nATURE 04 Taste and history of Naju History and taste are flowing with the meandering Yeongsan River 10 namhan River Bicycle Path People can ride a bike and enjoy the beautiful scenery in a romantic setting 14 hanji Craft 04 Lasting a thousand years in silence 18 dr. Park Gallery Dr. Park Gallery dreams of being the Musée d'Orsay of Korea 22 chang Eung-bok He lets the world know about ‘Korean-style fabrics’ 26 joenju Joenju, a city where the past and the present coexist 10 26 k-water 30 hapcheon Dam The world's first photovoltaic power generation on the water of Hapcheon Dam 32 sihwa Multi-Techno Valley(MTV) Presenting a model answer of environment-friendly industrial complex where nature, human beings and businesses harmonize with each other 30 34 Gunam Retention Reservoir A place where living nature, a story and experience meet 36 k-water's Hampyeong Water Supply Office I would like to take this opportunity to praise a member of my department 38 future water researchers~ 40 k-water news 42 old & new 38 04 K-water Travel

History, taste and nature are flowing with the Yeongsan River history and taste of Naju 2012. Spring 05

Naju, located in Jeollanam-do where the Yeongsan River flows is a land of 2,000 years of history. Thanks to the fertile Naju Plain, the city has been enjoying the agricultural abundance and prosperity. As a result, the food culture developed well in Naju and it is called a “culinary town.” Editor Lee Jeong-eun Photographer Moon Duk-gwan data provided by naju city office 06 K-water 2012. Spring 07

ourced in Yong-myeon, Damyang- the beginning of meat-eating culture in Jeolla-nam-do(South gun, Jeollanam-do, the Yeongsan Jeolla Province). S River flows through Gwangju, Naju Naju gomtang was originated from Janggukbab(rice served in and Yeongam before settling on the West soup made of cow brawn and intestines) whenever ‘Oiljang’ Sea of Mokpo area. Naju is a place where the (a five-day interval village market) opened. Whereas river meets small tributaries to meander seolleongtang(stock soup of bone and stew meat) is made by more and to widen its width, and this is boiling cow bone marrow, gomtang is made by boiling cow how fertilization of soil is processed. bone, brisket, and shank served with rice. Only a century ago, Naju was regarded as One of the characteristics of Naju gomtang is the fact that it the center of Jeolla Province, which was contains a lot of meat, thanks to the generosity of local named after the first letters of Jeonju and sellers. A very good Gomtang soup does not have beef smell Naju. The largest place of commodity and is light in taste. exchange in Jeolla Provinces(North Jeolla - and South Jeolla) was Youngsanpo along Beauty of fermentation, the Yeongsan River where sea food from the Youngsanpo skate South Sea and grains from the Naju Plain - were gathered. In this regard, food culture The most popular food that represents Naju is Korean-style of Jella province was developed including fermented skate, so-called ‘Youngsanpo skate’. It is a Youngsanpo skate, Naju gomtang(beef- fermented food. Skate is a type of fish usually caught in bone soup) and eels, Songhyeon bulgogi Heuksando and transported to Youngsanpo via the Yeongsan (seasoned and barbequed beef) and so on. River. It took 7 days from Heuksando to Youngsanpo by ship, As stated in an old saying of the region and by the time the skate shipped from Heuksando to reach “Beautiful things are from Jeonju and Youngsanpo, it went bad. When reluctant to have the rotten delicious things are from Naju,” Naju was fish to throw away people of Naju gradually formed a culture regarded as a town of rich food culture. of fermenting the skate that gave a pungent taste. Such cuisine was created by a combination People say Korean skate explains the beauty of fermentation of agricultural and livestock products from very well. The amount of urea in skate is 10 times that found the Naju Plain, sea foods from Youngsanpo, in other fish species, and it turns into ammonia over the in addition to admirable cooking skills of course of fermentation, giving the fish alkalinity and women in the region. maturity. The pungent smell and taste of ammonia are The principal food representing Naju are initially repulsive, though, the authentic taste may also be Youngsanpo skate, Naju gomtang, and eels. addictive. For instance, Naju gomtang among them is Some say that a skate is normally eaten is a food but formented one is medicine. In Youngsanpo area, mothers who delivered a baby are often with fermented skate. And ‘chang’ (Korean traditional narrative song) singers treat their throat with a fermented skate, likewise some rumors. These are all testaments to the fact that a fermented skate fish is good for the body. When it comes to body parts of skate, there is nothing to 1 Moksa Naea used to be a residence of Naju governor. However, it has throw away except for its skin. A skate is cooked with variety been used as a place for hands-on experience where many visitors can stay overnight since 2009. of food: deep fries, moochim(skate meat seasoned with 2 Visitors can have a variety of Hanok experiences including the tea vegetables, vinegar and other condiments), jeon(pancake), ceremony in Moksa Naea. jjim(steamed dish), hoi(sashimi), and tang(soup). However, 3Those who want to stay in Moksa Naea are advised to make a reservation a month in advance because of its popularity gained by the best a skate dish is ‘hongtak samhab,’ a fermented skate, a popular belief that sleeping in Moksa Naea makes people’s wish come true. boiled pork, and old kimchi eaten all together. Some are a 08 K-water

huge fan of the dish because of the biting tang. However, most first timers are repulsed by the unique smell. - Naju with a 2,000-year history -

There are a lot of things to see in Naju. Behind the Skate Street is another street in Youngsan-dong and Yichang-dong as good and unique as the taste of fermented skate. Houses and warehouses with the vestige of time built during the Japanese Colonial Rule 1 by the Japanese capitalists. The big mansion was built by Kurosumi Itaro in 1935, the biggest landlord of Naju at the time, with materials directly shipped from Japan. Naju Image Theme Park overlooking the Yeongsan River is a remodeled theme park from a set for historical TV drama “Jumong.” A Buyeo royal palace and a Chinese imperial palace and a shrine have been reconstructed for broadcasting purpose. In the market trip, visitors can have hands-on experience in handcraft, dyeing, the pottery in specially designed sections. Gobun-gun, Bannam-myeon is a historic site of Mahan Period. There are many 2

ancient tombs of various sizes, believed to be built from A.D 300 1Naju gomtang was originated from Janggukbab (rice served in soup made of to 500 in the middle of fields. In the 9th tomb in Sinchon-ri, in cow brawn and intestines) whenever oiljang (a five-day interval village market) opened.

particular, a gold crown designated as National Treasure No. 295, 2The food representing Naju is Youngsanpo skate. There are various skate- gold shoes, and a sword with scabbard mounts have been found. based dishes including hongeo samhab (fermented skate, boiled pork, and old kimchi eaten all together), hongeo jjim (steamed skate), and hongeo joen (skate The 35 ancient tombs found in Bannam-myeon to nearby Bokam- pancake). 3 ri show Mahan(minor country) had its power base in the Well fermented skate goes well with boiled pork. Yeongsan River area. There are a number of remains inside the eupsung(small castle) area, in which the Naju Stream flew and was designated as Naju-mok(administrative district of old days) in 983. The rampart collapsed or was incorporated into the fence of normal houses, only certain portions remain. However, Namgomun(gate) and Dongjeommun(gate) have been rebuilt and boast their appearance as eupsung. There are also jeongsuru (gate to government office) and Geumsunggwan(the largest guesthouse in Korea). Visitors may stay overnight in Moksa Naea (private home of the highest official of Naju-mok) Geumhakheon as an experience. The center of Naju Hyanggyo(Confucian temple and school) Daeseongjeon is designated as treasure No. 394 and is architecturally beautiful and historically valuable. A yellow sail boat is a major attraction of Naju. It is a 2km ride for 40 minutes back and forth between the dock of Dahae Port and Seokgwanjeong(pavilion). The boat starts returning to the dock of Dahae Port at a point approximately 30km from the shores of the Yeongsan River. During the return trip of around 30 minutes or you are be able to see Seokgwanjeong and Geumgangjeong (pavilion) a flowing Yeongsan River at a distance. 3 2012. Spring 09

Naju gomtang was originated from Janggukbab (rice served in soup made of cow brawn and intestines) whenever ‘Oiljang’(a five-day interval village market) opened. Whereas seolleongtang(stock soup of bone and stew meat) is made by boiling cow bone marrow, gomtang is made by boiling cow bone, brisket, and shank served with rice. 10 K-water Waterfront

people can ride a bike and enjoy the beautiful scenery in a romantic setting Namhan River Bicycle Path

Completed in October, 2011, Namhan Gang Bicycle Path utilizes old railway tracks and a railway bridge of the Junang Line. It is a fantastic place for riding bicycles because it has beautiful landscape and a lot of things to see. Since it takes only 2 hours to leisurely ride around the area,

it is an ideal place for family picnics on weekends. Editor Yang In-sil Photographer Kim Jin-hee 2012. Spring 11

his superb bicycle trail is located in a place linking Namgyangju and Yangpyeong of Gyeonggi Province. T The Namhan River Bicycle Path makes use of deserted railway tracks and a railway bridge, whistle stops, tunnels and Bukhan River Railway Bridge set in a fine view. Namhan River Bicycle Path has been built by utilizing railway tracks and a railway bridge that was phased out due to the Jung-ang Line that has been double-tracked, and by refitting deserted tunnels. This bicycle road spans 27km starting from Paldang Station through Neungnae Station, Bukhan River Railway Bridge, Yangsu Station, Yongdam Tunnel, Sinwon Station, Guksu Station, Gigok Tunnel, and Asin Station to Yanggeun Bridge. Of the entire section, 25.6km from Namyangju to Asin Station of Yangpyeong-gun are old railway tracks, and the rest is a normal bicycle path. Desolate rail tracks have been removed to give way to ascon pavement. Concrete has been poured on those sections where train tracks had not been taken out. In addition, high-strength eco-friendly wood has been laid on Bukhan River Railway Bridge section. Red clay has been used along a portion of the trail near farmland. The width of the bicycle path is 4.5m which is wide enough for bicycles to pass each other and to let people walk. 637 trees have been planted along a 3km section to let riders experience the beautiful Bukhan River. Lights with built-in sensors were installed in the tunnel to prevent unnecessary electricity consumption. Bukhan River Bicycle Path is linked to the existing 63km section from the Hangju Bridge to the Paldang Bridge of the Han River, and to a 100km bicycle trail built as part of the 4 Major Rivers Restoration Project from Yanggeun-ri, Yangpyeong to Tandeumdae, Chungju. - Great bicycle riding course along the 8 Views of the Namhan River -

Namhan River Bicycle Path The starting point of Namhan River Bicycle Path is the has been built by utilizing Paldang Bridge. If a bicycle rider enters Bongan Tunnel, railway tracks and a railway lights inside turn on as if they welcome the rider. Bongan bridge that was phased out Tunnel section is the 6th Viewpoint out of the 8. Once out of due to the Jung-ang Line the tunnel, people can see Paldang at a glance. Dansangil that has been double- (a road) constituting the 3rd Viewpoint from Pandang Dam tracked, and by refitting through Dasan Museum to Ungilsan Station is quiet and th deserted tunnels. gives the riders an empty feeling. The 5 Viewpoint, lasting until Dansan Museum, is a rather quiet road where riders can enjoy being disconnected from all worldly matters for a while. Hitting Ungilsan Station, a rider can admire the Bukhan 12 K-water

River Railway Bridge, the 1st Viewpoint of the Namhan River Bicycle Path. The train bridge and 9 deserted tunnels have been remodeled after consultations with the Public Design Forum. The atmosphere of the old train bridge has been saved while the wooden deck on the bottom gives sophistication and some bottom portion of the bridge has been made with transparent materials to let people see what lies underneath. Dumulmeori boasting the best scenery of the Namhan River and is the 1st Viewpoint of the 8 Nanhan River Views and the 2nd of the Bicycle Path. The landscape, with 400-year-old zelkova standing alone, attracts a lot of tourists. This place is particularly beautiful when it snows in the winter or set against the setting sun. What people don’t want to miss is the 7th Viewpoint, Semiwon, meaning a garden of water and flowers, near the bicycle path. Last but not least, the 8th Viewpoint is Gigok Tunnel, which is the longest among the 9 tunnels along Namhan River Bicycle Path. Some 200m from this 569m tunnel are train tracks that have the vestige of the Jungang Line. Nearby rest areas are good for riders to relax and catch their breath. - Small whistle stop and Oiljang with friendly atmosphere -

Riders will pass Sinwon Station, Guksu Station, and Asin Station (stations where trains of old Jungang Line stopped) to reach rural villages. Although the train stations have been transformed into clean and classy subway stations, the villages around them have not changed that much. Small villages, mountains full of greens and a meandering river along the path until Neungnae Station add to the romantic atmosphere of the landscape. Neungnae Station was established as a flag stop of the Jungang Line in 1956 and discontinued its service in 2008. Neungnae Station has been reborn as a museum composed of a Memory Hall where train schedules and fares are posted to bring back old memories of the waiting room, and of Happiness Hall where 40 to 50 year old photos of local residents are displayed. There is a traditional market place with a history of over 200- years. The market place opens on any of the dates that ends with 3, 8 with an interval of 5 days. The space under the railway tracks near Yangpyeong Station and roadsides serve as a market where wild edible greens harvested from Mt. Yongmoon and home- grown vegetables are famous. Also famous is Jipyeong Brewery, the oldest one in Korea. It’s interesting and enjoyable to watch the rice puffing machine that gives off a delicious smell and loud cannon like sound when it pops. In front of the rice puffing machine is a line of cans full of rice cake and grains. 2012. Spring 13 14 K-water Traditional Craft

Lasting a thousand years in silence Hanji Craft

Silk can be preserved for over 500 years but hanji(traditional Korean paper handmade from mulberry trees) can last for a thousand years. Thanks to its durability and superb texture, hanji is used in a variety of fields. Here’s an introduction of hanji craft that is used not only as paper

but also crafted into shoes, lighting, furniture, bucket and so on. Editor Lee Jeong-eun Data provided by KCDF

A soft and ambient “silhouette light lamp” for babies and mothers breastfeeding them at night(designer Lee Jin-young) 2012. Spring 15

n January 20th, 2012 Maison including sneakers, lamps, wall papers, wrapping papers, &Objet was held in Paris pencils and pencil cases, bags, multipurpose baskets, etc. O Nord Villepinte Exhibition They were displayed to do away with an ordinary idea that Centre. Crowd gathered in Korean hanji is used for books, doors and windows of traditional pavilion named Korean Craft and houses only, and to show the extraordinary purposes of paper Design. An object that caught eyes was as well. The crafts exhibited were handmade in 2 different a pair of grey sneakers. Just by looking, hanji workshops. Ryu Young-mi of Korea Craft&Design the design was just ordinary but they Foundation explained, “I chose to display sneakers, lamps, are the only pair of sneakers in the wall papers, wrapping papers, pencil cases, bags, world because they are made of hanji. multipurpose baskets, and etc in order to show the limited Maison&Objet is the largest range of hanji use can actually be widened.” furniture&furnishings fair held January The most popular among them were hanji sneakers. Reaction and September of each year in Paris, of European spectators to these shoes was, “The exhibits are France. It is a very important event not only elegant and refined but also environment-friendly.” where the trends in furniture and The team that designed the crafts “los” said, “The key point in furnishings can be foreseen. At this hanji sneakers is the ventilation and lightness. The 2 to 8 ratio event, hanji crafts have proven its between the cotton yarn and hanji yarn ensures that the superb design. strength of hanji is durable and its weakness is made up for.” The works exhibited were daily items Designer Lee Jin-young invented a soft and ambient 16 K-water

1 A fan made of hanji and bamboo(calligrapher Gang Byeong-in)

2 A light lamp framed with bamboo and covered with hanji(designer Park Jeong-sun)

‘silhouette light lamp’ for mothers breastfeeding at night. all recorded on hanji, and are proud cultural heritages of Europeans were very interested in its rough texture that Korea that are registered in the UNESCO Memory of the revealed fabric grain while emphasizing the shades. World list, along with Jikjisimche Yojeol. These prints are Nordics including Swedes who are very sensitive to the valuable as historical records that show excellent criteria of lighting showed their interest to the such preservability and durability of hanji. uniqueness of hanji. Hanji made from paper mulberry is also known as Dakjongi - known as baek-ji in Korea. “Baek” in Korean character either Making a sheet of hanji involves mean white or hundred. In this case, the latter is the case 99 processes because producing hanji involves cutting a deep rooted tree, - steaming, boiling, skinning, beating, scooping, drying, and so From the ancient times, hanji was one of the most efficient forth. A mulberry tree undergoes 99 distinct processes before stationary that valued by our ancestors. It was used not only becoming hanji that the 100th process is the utilization of the for windows and doors, folding screens, linoleum, paper paper by the user, it is said from the old days. As such, hanji money, but also for hats, armor, and so on. Hanji can be making is multi-layered and difficult process. Since the late preserved for more than a thousand years compared to 500 Joseon Period, hanji was slow in its development compared to years in the case of silk. Korea’s long history of hanji gave western papers and is still on the decline. However, thanks to birth to Jikjisimche Yojeol(the world’s oldest extant movable its quality such as excellent durability, ventilation, moisture- metal print book) and Mugu jeonggwang dae darani-gyeong proofing, and antibiosis, a variety of products based on hanji (the oldest known wooden slab print in the world, National are being developed these days. Treasure No. 126). Chosun Wangjo Sillok(Annals of the Yi Derivative products of hanji are continuously being Dynasty), Hunminjeongeum(a document describing an developed such as papers used for cultural asset repairs, entirely new and native script for the Korean language), black tea bags, artificial skin graft, and medical outfits. Seungjeongwon ilgi(Diary of the Royal Secretariat), Joseon The demand for hanji is on the rise in diverse fields such as Wangjo Uigwe(Royal Protocols of the Joseon Dynasty) were construction, craft, medicine, and beauty treatment. 2012. Spring 17

3A soft and ambient lighting adjusted by hanji(designer Oh Hye-jong, Song Sang-woo)

4A hanji basket that can be put on a table and used as a bucket and Kleenex (design team meets)

5 Gat(Korean traditional hat) made of hanji(J•L Design Lab)

3 6 A bag with light and natural color stands out(designer Jo Myeong-hee)

7 Lighting emphasizing the texture and hues of hanji(designer Oh Soo-dong)

7 18 K-water Modern Structure

Dr. PARK GALLERY dreams of being the Musée d’Orsay of Korea Dr. Park Gallery

Opened in 2006, Dr. PARK GALLERY is a modern art gallery that was built based on the lifelong dream of physician Park Ho-kil. Through Dr. PARK GALLERY, he wanted to find and nurture promising artists, introduce them to the art circles of the world, and share art, which he considers to be public goods, with people from around the world. When Architect Seung H-sang designed Dr. PARK GALLERY, he made sure that it does not go against nature and assimilates into nature as

time goes by, namely “building as the landscape.” Editor Yang In-sil data provided by dr. park gallery 2012. Spring 19 20 K-water 2012. Spring 21

ocated near Seoul, Yangpyeong offers beautiful scenery “Dr. Park’s Gallery is a of the Namhan River and is frequented by many who comprehensive cultural and artistic L want to enjoy a half day drive. During your drive along space that captures my lifelong dream. the Namhan River, what catches the eye is a rusty dark red I want to give city dwellers a place to corten steel building that matches well with the nearby river admire culture and art, and at the and mountain. Dr. PARK GALLERY is the embodiment of Park Ho-kil’s dream, the owner of Park Internal Medicine same time I hope this gallery will act as Clinic. He started collecting modern and contemporary a venue to have their cultural desires works of art from the late 1970s. He has a strong conviction in relieved.” collecting art work “art is a public good and should be shared with contemporaries in a way that shows social and cultural responsibility.” He started operating Dr. PARK GALLERY in the hope that it would serve as the starting point of the riverside cultural belt providing a wonderful opportunity for people to appreciate a café called “shil manhan mulga” and an fine arts with urbanites. Currently, he nurtures and sponsors audio-visual hall called “Woonseongwan.” many artists. Arts are displayed on the 2nd and 3rd - floors. Upon payment of an admission fee, Assimilating into the nature a complimentary drink is served in a without exposing itself disposable cup so that people can drink and - appreciate the art work at the same time. Galleries around Yangpyeong have their own architectural In the café where people can comfortably aesthetics values but Dr. PARK GALLERY stands out among stay for a long time, they can make their them. Dr. PARK GALLERY was designed by Architect Seung own mug. To efficiently tour around the H-sang(coordinator of Paju Book City and co-director of the gallery, it’s better to take the elevator and 2011 Gwangju Biennale). The gallery is in harmony with the go up to the 3rd floor. Separated by a heavy Namhan River, boasting a beautiful view of the river. door, the two spaces of the 3rd floor are Architect Seung ensured that the structure does not go totally different. against nature and assimilates into it as time goes by. He Outside is the “Sky Garden” with a fair view wanted to create a building that matches well with nature, of the Han River. Inside is a gallery looking rather than a flamboyant one that overwhelms nature. down on the 2nd floor. On the 2nd floor of Dr. PARK GALLERY is part of the surroundings rather than the gallery, people can have a fair view by being conspicuous or sticking out because it was built turning to any direction. As Korean without damaging the environment. Getting rusty with time, traditional buildings place a premium on the steel building becomes closer to nature, making its space between rooms or between buildings, presence natural around the river. The corten steel used for rather than the shape of a building itself, the exterior facet changes its color as the material corrodes, there are a lot of empty spaces in the gallery. giving off a deep taste and is very different from the all too The 2nd floor, which is connected by a common exposed concrete. Securing a plot of land for the staircase with the 3rd floor, has another gallery, Mr. Park wished to realize the construction of a exhibition hall with a classic piano, and building that serves as the landscape itself without causing a small souvenir shop. Art Shop sells books any damage to nature. This wish of his naturally came into and sketches written and drawn by those being through the hands of Architect Seung H-sang. whose works were displayed in the gallery, There is an open-air theater for short live performance and a jewelry and accessories, wallets, plates, and trail leading to the river. Mr. Park’s building has a gallery and vases. Many creative and interesting items café with, both with great views. On the ground floor, there is attract the viewer’s eye. 22 K-water Artist

Chang Eung-bok

Chang Eung-bok is a fabric artist who epitomizes contemporary Korea. She chooses typical Korean motifs such as “flower shoes”, “fans”, “tteoksal”, “norigae,” and traditional “rubber shoes,” re-interpreting them through her own designs, and giving them a sophisticated

and modern sense of beauty. Editor Yang In-sil data provided by mono collection

- Expressing the beauty of tradition in performance, folk paintings, etc. While a modern way interpreting such motifs from her own - perspective and pursuing her Designer Chang Eung-bok expresses the Korean sense of beauty in a modern style, philosophy, she has naturally produced and is renowned for works that strike a chord with international audiences by Korean-style modern works. reinterpreting the aesthetic of the Late Joseon Period in a contemporary idiom. Chang’s oeuvre has become more Her fabrics are inspired by Korean motifs, such as flower shoes, fans, folk paintings, refined and sophisticated through tteoksal(wooden rice-cake patterns), norigae(Korean traditional ornaments worn involvement in an often challenging by women), and traditional rubber shoes. However, her design-sense is completely variety of media, including modern. Chang started to have a special interest in traditional design when she was construction, interior decoration, doing overseas projects, and from 2001, participating in exhibitions abroad. Since styling, and fabric-design. She has tried then, she has taken a great interest in traditional genres, such as antique furniture, different approaches by identifying hanok(the traditional Korean house), the Korean sense of nature, dance and music properties, functions, surfaces, 2012. Spring 23 24 K-water 2012. Spring 25

textures, and feelings for fabric and light, and exploring her understanding of space. Collecting Korean antique furniture was an inspiration, and served to help her reach a stage where she is able to produce simple and beautiful furniture and accessories. To make her practical and elegant furniture, she mainly uses cashew painting, gold and silver wrapping, hanji(traditional Korean paper handmade from mulberry trees), and cheese-cloth, as well as silk and linen fabric, on a one-off basis. - Making inroads into the world’s market with Korean motifs -

Through Mono Collection(her company), Chang grafts Korean aesthetics onto the lifestyle of modern people to offer chic, beautiful and practical items, and interior styling. She pursues a true source of pleasure derived from the harmonization of the human and the natural, Nature and civilization, and the old and the new. The philosophy of Mono Collection is based on a sensibility for soft design and living, creating works and spaces that breathes freely. Mono Collection wants to make environments full of vitality that enriches people’s lives, by creating a familiar and sensuous atmosphere in organic and fluid living spaces. Based on this philosophy, Mono Collection is expanding its field of business from furniture, to lighting, to accessories for interior decoration, and to hanbok(traditional Korean dress). The efforts of Chang Eung-bok and her company Mono Collection to ceaselessly innovate and to test designs have been revealed in major Interior&Living Fairs and numerous gallery exhibitions, and her elegant and refined designs, which were exhibited in a 2005 exhibition held at the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo, catapulted her into the ranks of world-class creators. - An aesthetics of tradition and change, of nature and slowing-down -

The design concepts Chang Eung-bok proposes are Mountain-Water and Peach Blossom Dream. Mountain-Water is inspired by Taoism, Yin-Yang and the Five Elements color theory, and Korean landscape painting, re-interpreted according to Chang Eung-bok’s unique perspective. It evokes the wild but magnificent beauty of rugged mountains, meandering river valleys, and ever-changing clouds. Peach Blossom Dream, derives its inspiration from the Late Joseon Period and Korean folk art, which are reborn as a colorful and diverse range of unique designs. Composed of bold colors, various and sensuous textures, and eye-catching patterns, Peach Blossom Dream is designed to more fully evoke the positive emotions inherent in everyday life. This can help lead contemporary people who are running against time in a tough world towards a path of rejuvenation and healing. Chang Eung-bok says “My design philosophy is to modernize our traditional and unique Korean aesthetic. I hope that many around the world will understand and relate to Korean culture through my works, which are imbued with Korean emotion and sensibility.” 26 K-water enjoy korea

Joenju, the city where the Past and the Present Coexist Joenju

Jeonju is one of the favorite cities of foreigners visiting Korea want to go to because it is a good place to experience traditional Korean culture such as Han-ok(traditional Korean-style house), hanji(traditional handmade Korean paper from mulberry trees), and Korean foods including bibimbap(boiled rice with assorted mixtures), makgeolli(unrefined rice wine), kongnamul gukbap(bean sprout soup with rice), and many more authentic enlightments.

Editor Lee Seon-min Photographer Lee Min-hee 2012. Spring 27 28 K-water Foreigners’ experience

“The reason why I like the Hanok Village is because I am able to see a lot of things while walking. I never get bored because I can amble down to each alley and feel different atmosphere from each of the alleys”

arren and Barun have decided to experience having the famous Jeonju Bibimbap. They both loved the Jeonju. Warren from South Africa teaches colorfulness of the bibimbap. W middle school girls English in Jeongeup. He was - fascinated by snow which he cannot experience back home. Jeonju Hanok Village, Experiencing When he went hiking on a snowy day, he accidently slipped the Korean culture - and fell, but he even regards that as enjoyable memories. Barun from Canada works at Hyundai Motor Company as an “Usually Korean food, including bibimbap are very good for English instructor. He serves as a volunteer for Jeonju Hub health since they are low in sugar and fat. After coming to (www.ThejeonjuHub.com), a group that promotes foreigners Korea, I got healthier because I often have Korean traditional to visit Jeonju. dishes like samgyetang(chicken soup with ginseng) and It’s been two and half years since Warren and Barun came to dumplings, and I got healthier.” Barun agreed with Warren stay in Korea. Barun who lives in Jeonju and knows his way who said he is in love with Korean food. Being a Hindu, around the city and it only took Warren few visits to Jeonju Harun does not eat beef and is happy to experience a lot of until he decided to live in Han-ok village, a major tourist palatable plates to enjoy n Korea. He is a huge fan of attraction of the city. makgeolli. After having a good lunch, they went to Gyeonggi- Reminding themselves of an adage, “A loaf of bread is better jeon(shrine of the Jeonju Lee family). Since it was Sunday, than the song of many birds,” they started their tour by the place was very crowded. Admiring Gyeonggi-jeon, 2012. Spring 29

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1 Warren and Barun having a pleasant chat with each other in a place overlooking Hanok Village

2 Jeonju Bibimbap loved by many foreigners

3 Hanok Village has many alleys with different ambience

4 Visitors can enjoy a variety of Korean culture in Hanok Village

- Warren said he was deeply impressed by Korean architecture Streets of Jeonju are enjoyable such as Deoksu Palace and Naesosa(temple). both at night and during the day - After roaming around Gyeonggi-joen, they proceeded to the cultural museums near the Hanok Village. Fan Culture Barun who also went to Chucheon loves to exploit to every Museum, Sound Culture Museum, and Choi Myeong Hee corner of Korea. As an avid traveler, Barun recommends the Literature Museum are some of the places loved by foreigners Hanok Village and Chonbuk National University Daehak-ro. because they are able to directly see the aesthetic beauty of “Hanok Village is a famous tourist spot and there’s no need to Korean arts. Warren, learning and making a fan by himself explain it. However, if you want to experience nightlife, then last year, showed a keen interest in fans displayed in the Fan you definitely have to go to Daehak-ro. It is the perfect place Culture Museum. to eat and hang out at night. Makgeolli Street is interesting as “The reason why I like the Hanok Village is because I am able well but I personally prefer Daehak-ro.” to see a lot of things while walking. I never get bored because Barun told me to make sure to visit Deokjin Park during I can amble down to each alley and feel different atmosphere spring comes. The park is beautiful as it is, the lake and lotus from each of the alleys.” are also very attractive scenery. Warren himself promised to Barun and Warren strongly recommended visiting Jeonju to visit the park during spring. Though it was short they said the the foreigners wanting to experience Korean tradition and trip this time, gave them an opportunity to experience Jeonju culture. once again before calling it a day. 30 K-water green project

Hapcheon Dam

From November of last year, K-water’s Hapcheon Dam started operating for the first time in the world a pollution-free clean electricity generation facility that utilizes the reservoir of the dam.

Editor Lee Jeong-eun Photographer Kim Jin-hee

hotovoltaic power generation has now been designed species. Whereas photovoltaic generation on land wreaks to produce electricity through the installation of havoc on forests and green fields, the newly designed water P photovoltaic facilities on the surface of a lake or a facility makes environment-friendly power generation in the reservoir. Photovoltaic power generation on the water truest sense possible because it does not harm vegetation. produces 10% more electricity than that on land because it is K-water, which is a leader in green projects, has installed this easier to maintain a low temperature which in turn enhances photovoltaic facility in Hapcheon Dam. Bearing in mind the efficiency of a solar module. Photovoltaic power Renewable Portfolio Standards(RPS) to be implemented generation on the water not only causes less environmental from this year, K-water drives forward this photovoltaic damage, such as tree cutting and incurs no land purchase project as a new growth engine. expenditure, but also eases algal blooms by blocking the Sun RPS is a mandatory system under which 13 domestic electric and thus providing a better spawning environment for fish power corporations are required to produce a certain proportion of their gross generation from new renewable energies. As a result, over the course of next 4 years(2012 to 2014) Korea will witness the creation of a new market of 12 million MW of electricity produced by photovoltaic power generation. To do this, K-water chose photovoltaic power generation on the water rather than photovoltaic power generation on land since the later severely damages the environment.

- 1 The facility is safe even in the face 1 of a typhoon Hapcheon Dam - 2 Photovoltaic power generation on the water of Hapcheon Dam To test the feasibility of photovoltaic power generation in dams 3 and reservoirs nationwide, K-water spent some 700 million The persons who played a key role in installing the photovoltaic power generation facility on the water are Manager Ohk Kwang-seok, Assistant won to install the facility in Hapcheon Dam. It took 6 months Manager Kim Nak-hyeon, and Senior Clerk Shin Jong-ho of the Electricity Facilities Department. They say they feel rewarded in that their efforts were to complete the photovoltaic project that started in May, 2011. the driving force behind K-water’s success in obtaining core technology of photovoltaic electricity generation on the water. Power generation commenced in November of last year. The photovoltaic generator is composed of 414 modules, various generation components, and has a maximum, instantaneous power generation capacity of 100kW and is capable of producing a maximum of 144MWh a year. This is equivalent to the amount of electric power used to supply 30 households with 4 members per house. “The reason why Hapcheon Dam was chosen for installation is that the Dam is not in a water source protection area and the result of a feasibility test showed that it is fit for the installation of photovoltaics. It is true that Japan and the U.S installed and operated photovoltaic generation facilities in small and 2 shallow ponds. However, installation in a deep reservoir of multipurpose dam has never been attempted,” said Management&Operations Team Director Baek Hyeon-soon of Hapcheon Dam Office. He expected that with the Hapcheon Dam project, there will be a growing number of photovoltaic power generation projects on the surface of reservoirs in Korea. Installing photovoltaic facilities on the water takes more sophisticated technologies than on land. K-water Institute filed a patent for 5 technologies it developed over the course of the installation. From the first half of 2012, K-water plans to build commercial photovoltaic generation plants above the water in Hapcheon Dam, Yongdam Dam, etc. K-water also plans to construct photovoltaic power generation plants above the water with 1,800MW in 31 dams in stages until 2022. The amount of electricity generated from these plants is expected to power 560,000 homes, cutting carbon dioxide emissions by 1.6 million tons, replacing 3.95 million barrels of imported oil. 3 32 K-water

Sihwa Multi-Techno Valley(MTV)

Sihwa Multi-Techno Valley(hereinafter referred to as “Sihwa MTV”) has been established in Sihwa Lake area. Sihwa MTV is a state-of-the-art complex where an environment-friendly production base, research and support base, and eco-leisure space are combined together. Let’s take a look at the development status of

environment-friendly Sihwa MTV that will stand out in the 21st century. Editor Lee Seon-min Photographer Lee Min-hee

he first discussion to develop Sihwa MTV dates back to January 2004 by the participation of the government, 1996. The discussion was about developing a space, municipalities, civic and environmental groups, and experts. T once the Sihwa sea wall was completed, that could be In the end, the development plan was completely overhauled used for cutting-edge industries from the Seoul Metropolitan and an agreement was reached through transparent area. As Sihwa Lake, which was called the “Death Lake”, processes and procedures thanks to private-public was caught in a severe controversy, local residents and cooperation. This is regarded as the best practice in resolving environmental organizations were strongly against the social conflicts caused by various development projects. development plan. To resolve the crisis, the Sustainable The reason why Sihwa MTV project draws attention is that it Development Conference of Sihwa District was held in is an environment-friendly state-of-the-art industrial 2012. Spring 33

complex that secured the top-notch environmental infrastructure and green area ratio. This is clearly shown in the establishment of the eco-friendly land utilization plan, the best green area ratio among industrial complexes, construction of the first large-scale artificial habitat for migratory birds and a waterfront industrial park that takes advantage of Sihwa Lake’s environment. In addition, to prevent air pollution, high-tech industries were allowed in to the exclusion of general manufacturing that causes pollution. 1 Sihwa MTV’s green area ratio stands at 28.8%, the highest among industrial complexes in Korea. The area subject to development was reduced from 10.472 to 9.762 in order to minimize the impact of development on the environment. Mud flat parks, eco-parks, cultural facilities and landscaping are planned in waterfront spaces of Sihwa to enhance people’s quality of living and to let them enjoy leisure activities in and near the water. A plan to make the water front a mud flat as part of efforts to restore eco-system has been established. A migratory bird habitat of 429,752m² will be created for the first time in Korea to give birds coming to Sihwa Lake comfort. Thanks to these efforts, the amount of air pollutants from Sihwa MTV development is expected to be a meager 2% Sihwa which will come from Sihwa Banwol Industrial Complex. The water quality of Sihwa Lake will be maintained at around 2ppm and air pollution load will be reduced by 50%.

Multi-Techno Valley(MTV) - 2 21st Century-Style Environment- 1 Friendly Fusion & Convergence Once called the “Death Lake”, Sihwa Lake will be reborn as environment-friendly city with the highest green area ratio among Korean industrial complexes. High-Tech Industrial Belt As well, Korea’s first large-scale man-made habitat for migratory birds will be - established along with waterfront spaces that utilize Sihwa Lake environment.

2 One more thing in Sihwa MTV project that catches the eye is Terrace land by the seaside will be created for walking and bicycling. the construction of a smart city. To be competitive among neighboring cities and to upgrade the value of the city, a smart city will be built by using Sihwa MTV ICT(Information & Communication Technology). This is going to be the first national industrial complex project to will serve as the base of the wire and construct a smart city. The smart city project is expected to wireless communications that makes present a new model of future-oriented environment- possible the networking of the entire city. friendly cutting-edge composite industrial complex. As a result, residents of Sihwa MTV are The smart city construction is composed of the following 3 expected to lead a secure, healthy and elements: U-service that connects the entire city with one pleasant life through differentiated network. For example, water management and U-services, comprehensively enhancing comprehensive traffic information, an Integrated City their quality of life through access to and Information Center will be used to control the whole network utilization of various types of urban of the city; and Information Communication Infrastructure information. 34 K-water Modern Structure

Gunam Retention Reservoir

Gunam Retention Reservoir was completed in October, 2011, and as result, new eco-tourism spots are emerging in the surrounding areas. The first-ever installation of natural fish ways has made the natural movement of fish to and from upstream and downstream of the dam possible. The creation of a crane habitat, eco-wetland and Oriseom(islad) has significantly helped in maintaining the environment-friendly

ecosystem. Editor Yang In-sil Photographer Lee Min-hee

unam Retention Reservoir was completed in The storage capacity of water is 71.6 million tons, enough to October 2011 to prevent flooding in the Imjin River withstand heavy rain up to 388mm within 48 hours in the Gbasin and to respond to early stages of illegal Imjin River water system. discharges from Hwanggang Dam in North Korea. It is a The Director Gang Byeong-jae of Imjin River Construction concrete gravity dam which is 26m in height and 658m in Office explains “Right after its completion in July last year, length, and has in total 13 flood gates(7 roller gates and 6 this retention reservoir passed the first test by withstanding a radial gates). It is equipped with a perfect forecast and discharge from the North of some 1,500 tons per second. Due warning system to promptly react to any sudden rises in the to a record rain, as much as 5,600 tons flowed in but no water level caused by discharges from North Korea’s dams. damages occurred along the Imjin River mid and 2012. Spring 35

downstream areas. During a period of water shortage, the reservoir can store 1,300 tons to stably provide water to Paju and Yeoncheon. The areas around Gunam Dam have been designed as eco- tourism spots and are ready to receive tourists. A 19,0002 Crane Theme Park at the entrance of the dam has been created to help explain why cranes come to the Imjin River during the winter. There are about 20 crane structures on the grass with the themes of “routine” “flock” “food” “rearing” 1 “flying” of cranes. On the top of each structure there is an explanation, with QR codes that are attached to a board for additional information. The Fox and the Crane from Aesop’s Fables are introduced. Structures in the shape of paper cranes in green, blue and pink are erected like soaring poles. Above the Crane Theme Park are fused trees called “yeonriji” that look like they are one tree because of their intertwined stems, and a carving of 2 cranes entitled “Love and Meeting” wishing for harmonization of the Korean people and reunification of South and North Korea. What also draws 2

people attention is a “Wish Tree” where people place a small 1The fused trees “yeonriji” symbolizing North and South Korea. “Love and rock with their wishes written on them and the “Drum of Meeting” in the shape of a crane representing peace. The key point of Gunam Dam tourism is the living story. Peace” producing a loud sound when beaten. 2 There is the Gunam Storytelling Tourism Course, under the Director Gang Byeong-jae of Imjin River Construction Office stresses the role of Gunam Dam and how it prevents flooding, provides water, and helps to make Gunam theme of peace and love, which is told by a crane, will be the an environment-friendly river. key element of Gunam Dam sightseeing. The storytelling 3Water Resources Development Dept. went on a Gunan Dam Storytelling Tour tour is about the local ecosystem, culture and history, and is with 30 children of its employees last January. Children beat the Drum of Peace and enjoyed themselves. Retention Reservoir carried out along a 26km Duru Trail, which is composed of Durumi-gil(3km) and Taepoong-gil(23km). Tourists can listen to 21 different stories. A 3km Durumi-gil(trail) for walking links the Crane Theme Park, the dike road in the downstream area, a sports park, and the fish way eco-park. A 23km Taepoong-gil for a car ride connects Bukjin Mineral Spring, Mageocheon Wetland, Jangun-yeoul crane habitat, and Taepoong observatory. A bicycle path linking the Crane Theme Park, the dike road in the downstream area, and a sports park of Yeoncheon-gun will be created soon. In step with the spread of smart phones, a Wi-Fi zone has been put in place for people to use the Internet for free, a web server for information about the areas around the dam is in operation and the home page of Imjin River Construction Office exclusively for portable devices was constructed. QR codes, in connection with Gunam Storytell Tour, are attached to major facilities to provide video clips and contents on cranes. DIDs have been installed at the crane Theme Park and Taepoong Observation Deck to play videos about cranes and will be utilized as a tool to protect ecosystem. 3 36 K-water people

K-water’s Hampyeong Water Supply Office

Giving Praise is like treasure hunting. Like the saying goes “The more treasure we find, the better it is”. This New Year’s, let’s give lots of praise and wish each other well. “Praise in

succession” at K-water’s Hampyeong Water Supply OfficeEditor Kim Min-seon Photographer Gang Min-goo

ince its opening in June 2009, taskforce, and systematic management of SQI(service quality Hampyeong Water Supply Office has index). Second, as for ways for pipe network management S been providing Hampyeong county with technical innovation, Hampyeong Water Supply Office residents with clean and safe drinking plans to achieve a targeted Accounted Water Rate, which will water. To supply competitive quality water be established in the facility improvement plan, and improve in local areas through the construction of a and manage the Water Accountability Rate.By doing so, green purification plant, the Office has set it intends to supply quality water to Hampyeong residents “hope 3-FLY” as its operational goal, and stably, improve the Water Accountability Rate, and plans to realize future-oriented customer scientifically manage water pipelines through a pipeline management, pipe network management refitting plan. with technical innovation, and IT-based Lastly, our office has come up with ways to improve efficiency facility management. First, for future- through IT-based optimization of facility operation. We oriented customer management, it plans to intend to operate the facilities scientifically and efficiently enhance service quality by offering service through optimization of facility functions, to continuously education and capacity-building education improve facilities to ensure stabilization of operation to employees who deal with customers, to management system, to operate integrated operation system form and operate customer satisfaction stably, to establish operation plan for different sectors. 2012. Spring 37

He is my guitar teacher He does any job requiring physical Senior Clerk Sim Jae-seon strength! Clerk Song Hee-young He has a strong sense of responsibility and When it comes to “physical strength,” Song ownership when working, and that makes Hee-young is second to none. He proved him trustworthy. Personally, I know him well himself as the strongest man in an arm since he is my guitar teacher. Since last April, wrestling match by coming in first. However, four of us have been practicing guitar I’d like to speak more highly of him because together in order to perform at an event he takes the initiative and sets an example by called “Love Water Concert” for Hampyeong taking on difficult and unpleasant tasks. residents. Thanks to the concert, we became Since he is good looking, it would be good if as popular as “C’est si bon,” a famous musical he serves as a mascot for our office. (Assistant band in Korea. (Manager Lee In-soo of the Manager Park Sang-je of the Facilities Operations Customer Service Team) & Maintenance Team)

Thank you for taking All- -round player care of me. Assistant Assistant Manager Manager Shin Seong-joo Kim Jae-hoon It’s always nice to see Shin I would like to praise Assistant Seong-joo spend a productive Manager Kim Jae-hoon because time riding a bicycle as a I really envy his athletic abilities. member of the bicycle club. He is We usually play foot volleyball so full of energy that he says after lunch, and everyone wants hello to his juniors first, and takes to be on his team. He is a care of them over very trivial versatile sports man who is not matters. I am touched by his only good at foot volleyball but meticulous care.(Clerk Song Hee- also at volleyball, baseball, table young of the Water Accountability tennis, etc. (Senior Clerk Shim Jae- Rate Improvement Team) seon of the Water Accountability Rate Improvement Team)

Welcome to Hampyeong Water Supply Office, Director Lee Management & Operations Team Director Lee Byom-wook It’s been only 2 days since Lee A man like a stout fence Byom-wook came to our team. Moon Byeong-sam Chief Clerk Upon arrival, he tried to know Moon Byeong-sam always acts as a more about the difficulties our peacemaker who intervenes and coordinates team members faced, and he conflicting opinions among employees. made us feel at home regardless As such, we often drink together, and mainly of our position or rank. He never talk about ways to take our regional team postpones work of duty no forward. I mean it! (Assistant Manager Kim Jae- matter how insignificant it hoon of the Water Accountability Rate maybe. I think it is worth Improvement Team) emulating his attitude. (Director Lee Byom-wook of Hampyeong Water Supply Office)

He strived to bring harmony We are performing the best~!!!! among coworkers All employees of Hampyeong Water Supply Assistant Manager Park Sang-je Office Once, Park Sang-je and I were not a “couple” I worked for other organizations but I have but members of the same “car pool.” I know always been with great co-workers. Here in better than anyone that he made a lot of Hampyeong, each and every employee is efforts to create harmony among my fellow competent and very passionate about their employees for 2 years when he was the job. This year I hope that employees here will president of the local labor union chapter. get ahead in their career by utilizing their Now, his tenure is over and I would like to personalities. I will make this office praise him for the good job he did. (Chief Clerk harmonized and united as usual. In the Moon Byeong-sam of the Customer Service Team) future, I will do my utmost to make sure that our office performs most effectively among 18 outsourced entities. (Director Lee Byom- wook) 38 K-water Sharing love

Come together, future water researchers~

K-water’s Seoul Metropolitan Water Supply Regional Headquarters and Gwachoen City’s Burim Area Children’s Welfare Center had an exciting experience together. They visited K-water’s Water Resource Research Center located in KidZania, a family entertainment center allowing children to work in adult jobs and earn currency, and watched a process of water purification through an

experiment. Editor Yang In-sil Photographer Lee Min-hee 2012. Spring 39

any future water researchers went to KidZania, the world’s famous theme park where children M can work in adult jobs in a 2/3 sized replica of the world. K-water’s Seoul Metropolitan Water Supply Regional Headquarters along with 22 children from Gwacheon City’s Burim Area Childern’s Welfare Center visited K-water’s Water Resource Research Center in KidZania to experience water. A water purification experiment using jar testers and activated carbon was carried out with the head of the research center who providing the children with explanations on the experiment. To demonstrate the water purification process and to check the degree of muddiness, PAC solutions of 10ml and 20ml were added to polluted water. They did not miss a scene where methylene blue solution was added to activated carbon with strong adsorption to have clear and clean water drop into a flask. Even though this was the first time for most of the children to see laboratory equipment, they all actively participated in thanks to the easy and friendly explanations and interesting experiment. “Today you all watched the water purification process together. What do you feel? Isn’t it wonderful? As you saw here, K-water makes clear and clean water. I guess now you all seasonally differentiated volunteer works know what kind of work K-water does to make the water you including “global sharing” of cooking lunar drink and play in safer and cleaner?” After the experiment, New Year’s foods with invited multi- children made a report of what they learned from the cultural families, and kimchi-making for research center. They were given the water made through the the winter, “happy sharing” of carnations experiment as a gift, and said good bye. Let’s think about the given to local senior citizens and a water kind of future of those children who grow up dreaming of tour for children of low income families, becoming a water researcher thanks to the contribution and “creative sharing” of a songpyeon(half- made to society by K-water’s Seoul Metropolitan Water moon-shaped rice cake) making contest Supply Regional Headquarters. and having it delivered to residents. As a - result, the entire staff at K-water’s Seoul 2012 sharing with empathy by Metropolitan Water Supply Regional K-water’s Seoul Metropolitan Water Headquarters received excellent degree(A) Supply Regional Headquarters in activities for social contribution. The - Regional Headquarters said that next year K-water Seoul Metropolitan Water Supply Regional it will strengthen its sharing with empathy Headquarters, which supplies safe water to 13 million people activities and volunteering for multi- in 26 cities and counties in the Seoul Metropolitan area, cultural families and technical volunteer showed its competence in making contributions to society in works taking advantage of its professional the form of sharing and consideration. It carried out expertise. K-water news

K-water undertakes in earnest on December 13th, 2011, K-water signed a financial agreement for the Patrind waterpower generation project the Patrind waterpower in Pakistan with the presence of some 120 officials from generation project in the Pakistani government and creditor banks. Now, the Pakistan construction of the hydropower plant has started in earnest. This is a large-scale project under which a 150MW hydropower station that will be run for 30 years will be built 120km northeast of Islamabad in a tributary of the Indus River. Since its participation in the project in 2009, K-water has raised 380 billion KRW, equivalent to 75% of the total project cost of KRW 500 billion, from project financing by multiple development banks such as the Export-Import Bank of Korea, the Asian Development Bank, the International Finance Corporation, and the Islamic Development Bank. During 30 years of operation after a 4-year construction period, K-water expects to open the door to a new growth engine by selling electricity worth 63 billion KRW annually to the Pakistani government and by collecting investment costs and profits.

K-water is the Most Respected Company among construction SOEs in 2012

KMAC(Korea Management Association Consultants) chose K-water as the most respected company among construction SOE(state-owned enterprise)s in 2012. The Most Respected Company has been selected since 2004 among those who successfully carry out innovative activities for the entire company. The 2012 list includes major Korean companies like K-water, Samsung Electronics, Posco, and Hyundai Motor Company. Based on continued innovation and competitiveness, K-water has delivered a stellar performance and carried out society-friendly activities to receive favorable reviews from all stakeholders. K-water’s President kim Keun-ho said “We are grateful for receiving this award as it represents the cornerstone of sustainable management. K-water will continue to sharpen its competitive edge globally and provide people with even higher quality service.” A ship bound for The first ship has departed for international service at Gyeongin Port(Incheon Terminal) since the creation of international waters was the Gyeongin Ara Waterway project. The Ministry of Land, launched for the first time at Transport and Maritime Affairs, and K-water announced that Gyeongin Port a ship named Hanseo of Hanjin Shipping will start operating to and from Qingdao, China with some 70TEU containers onboard in Gyeongin Port on February 2nd, 2012. So far in Gyeongin Port, ships belonging to Korea Express have been put on coastal routes between Jeju and Gyeongin Port. Hanseo will traverse once a week between Gyeongin Port and Qingdao, carrying containers. K-water said “The launch of the route between Gyeongin Port and Qingdao will serve as an opportunity to hasten the day when Gyeongin Port is invigorated. We expect that a container route between Gyeongin and the Port of Tianjin, China will be added, and that one between Gyeongin and Vladivostok, Russia will open for second-hand car transportation in the future.”

Thai Parliament evaluated Korea, along with Japan and the Netherlands, were officially invited by the House of Representatives of Thailand to a Korea’s water management Flood Prevention Conference held on January 13th to discuss skills as the best the causes of and countermeasures to the 2011 floods that ravaged the country. The conference was attended by 150 people including Thai lawmakers, government officials, experts from academia, and K-water’s Executive Director of Overseas Business Division and Director of Water Resources Investigation & Planning Department. At the conference, K-water differentiated itself from Japan and the Netherlands by presenting specific measures such as environment- friendly dredging that can be instantly employed by Thailand under the theme of “4 Major Rivers Restoration Project and Flood Prevention Methods in Thailand.” Participants of the conference evaluated K-water’s proposal as the best. K-water hopes to partake in the Comprehensive Water Management Project of the Chao Phraya as a way to export technologies of the 4 Major Rivers Restoration Project. To this end, K-water will do its utmost to cooperation with concerned government ministries. 42 K-water Old & New

Terrapin-shaped bottle >>Portable water bottle It is a bottle that has a wide terrapin-shaped body and a mouth facing upwards. The bottle was used as a container of liquor or water to be used outdoors. It is called terrapin-shaped bottle or turtle-shaped bottle. Since its main purpose is to carry liquid, the bottle is wrapped with a string around its neck and fastened around people’s waist, or the bottle is attached to the back of animals to be carried easily. In modern days, the terrapin-shaped bottle is not carried around as a liquid container but it is used as an ornament with a great aesthetic value. VS Tumbler >> Environment-friendly cup Originated from a wine glass of Ancient Orient nomads, a tumbler is a flat-bottomed drinking glass with a lid for portability. A tumbler is a great cup that saves the earth. It can be used in place of paper cups because of its portability. Tumbler use in a coffee shop is economical because it comes with discount in coffee price. 2012. Spring 43

From running factories and cars to cultivating our fields and providing food. From lighting our cities to providing clean energy for a green future.

K-water, making a happier world water , nature and people

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