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Nopo-Wolpyeong section included in the national rail network: Gijang Metro gains momentum

Gijang welcomes the final confirmation of the -Yangsan-Ulsan metropolitan railway plan in the government's 4th national railway net- work construction plan, and plans to push ahead with Gijang's long-awaited project, the Gijang Metro project. The confirmed route this time is from Nopo in Busan to Ulsan KTX station via Wolpyeong, Jeonggwan-eup, Gijang-gun, and Mugeo in Ulsan Metropolitan City. It includes the Nopo-Wolpyeong section, which is a connection section of Line 1 of the ‘Metro Jeonggwan Line’, which Gijang-gun is promoting as a priority project. When the Nopo-Wolpyeong section is connected to the Jeonggwan Line, it is expected to meet the transport demands of Jeonggwan New Town, improve accessibility to the down- town area of Busan, and build a metropolitan transportation network. This is an outcome that Gijang-gun officials have achieved by making recommendations since October last year by visiting relevant govern- ment departments. Meanwhile, Gijang is actively pursuing plans for the KTX Ieum stop and shorten the interval between trains on the . The KTX Ieum runs from Cheongnyangni in Seoul to Singyeongju Station, Taehwagang Station, and Bujeon Station on the Donghae Line. Gijang aims to build a KTX Ieum stop by using the Donghae Line sta- tion in the Gijang area where trains pass. Gijang is rapidly emerging as a world-class tourist attraction thanks to the Osiria Tourism Complex and natural tourism resources. There are 13 industrial complexes in- cluding the Dongnam Institute of Radiological & Medical Sciences, and a new town with a capacity of 120,000 people which have either been completed or are being built and as such metro connection and KTX stations are essential.

Byeongsan Reservoir Promenade

Gijang has been building a 'theme road' on the Byeongsan Reservoir water and look into the water. In addition, a traditional pavilion is being Dulle-gil since 2017 as part of the Jwagwangcheon 'Healthy 30-ri-gil' built on the bank of the embankment along with a resting place which promenade project that connects from Imrang Beach to Byeongsan Res- has a view of Byeongsan Reservoir. In addition, swing chairs, exercise ervoir via Jeonggwan New Town. In the vicinity of the Byeongsan Res- facilities, and toilets will be installed to provide an optimal resting space. ervoir, a walking path has been established as close to the water surface In addition, for the safety of residents, additional safety facilities such as as possible to create a water-friendly space where you can walk on the streetlights, CCTV, safety bells and safety rails will be installed.

WWW.GIJANG.GO.KR GIJANG COUNTY NEWS 01 Established 2021 No.27 3rd quarter implementation plan for COVID 19 vaccinations Vaccine Target Reservation Period Vaccination Period Venue Type Reservation Method

June: Those who are not 0:00 June 23 - Vaccination Online (self, proxy) vaccinated among those Pfizer 18:00 June 30 Center aged 60 to 74 Call center by phone

Non-vaccinated among those who made a reservation in June, 0:00 June 28 - Vaccination Pfizer Online (self, proxy) such as socially essential workers 18:00 June 30 Center (under 30)

Scheduling to be negotiated in advance High school 3rd year students Week beginning Vaccination between the Office of Pfizer TBA and high school staff July 19 Center Education and the Vaccination Center

Daycare center, kindergarten, elementary and middle school Week beginning July 12 In July TBA teachers and care workers

Other college entrance exam Early August In August students

Week beginning Online (self, proxy) 55-59 age group Week beginning July 12 July 26 Call center by phone

50~54 age group Week beginning July 19 Beginning of August

Online (self, proxy) From August, once Call center by phone 2-3 weeks before priority vaccinations 18~49 age group TBA vaccination (50s, etc.) ＊Vaccination according are completed to the order of advance reservation ※ Reservation Method ▷Online: https://ncvr.kdca.go.kr ▷Call center:051-709-2800 Second branch of Gijang All Together Care Center to Open Gijang will open the second branch of the Gijang All Together Care Center on the 2nd floor of the Jeonggwan-eup Educational Happiness Center in July. The All Together Care Center can be used by any elementary school student who needs care, regardless of household income, for 70,000 won per month. The second branch has been renovated into a convenient and safe environment for children to use and is operated by the Gijang City Manage- ment Corporation. Gijang plans to additionally secure a budget and open an additional All Together Care Center. Gijang All Together Care Center Second Branch: User Recruitment ■ Operation Hours

During Semesters During Vacations

Operation Hours 10:00 -19:00 09:00 -18:00

Target Elementary School Students

■ Operation Venue: 2nd floor, Jeonggwan-eup Educational Happiness Center ■ Capacity: 20 People ■ Usage Fee: 70,000 won per month ■ Program Details: After-school assignment guidance and play guidance, meals and snacks, special aptitude program (external instructor), cultural experience activities

Inquiries for the Second Branch of the Gijang All Together Care Center

- Child Welfare Team, Gijang Human Resources Development Department ☎051-709-5485 - Gijang Social Welfare Center, Gijang City Management Corporation ☎051-792-4777

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Special exhibition 'Science Technology: Leaving a National Heritage' at Busan National Science Museum

The Busan National Science Museum will hold a special exhibition 'Science Technol- ogy: Leaving a National Heritage' until August 1, which will examine important sci- entific and technological data of Korea. In this exhibition, 12 kinds of important national scientific and technological data, such as Chiljeongsan and Donguibogam of the Joseon Dynasty, and TDX-1, a Korean electronic exchange machine, will be presented in the form of original mate- rials or reproductions. In particular, a distribution diagram of radish varieties com- piled by Dr. Woo Jang-chun, a representative scientist in Busan, during the course of developing Korean radish in the 1950s is also exhibited.

Gijang Comprehensive Parenting Support Center: Recruitment of Parent-Children Program Participants ○ Application Eligibility: Infants aged 0-5 and their parents living in Gijang-gun (capacity of approx. 10 people) ○ Period: July-December ○ How to apply: After registering as a member on the center website (http://gijangchild.or.kr/), apply for the program for the following month from the 15th to the 16th of each month

Program Title Details Period Days and Time Cost Venue Every Wednesday -Knowing scientific principles July - 16:00-16:40 (6 years old) Little Science through experiments December Every Wednesday -Games using scientific principles 16:45-17:25 (7 years old)

-Phonics 10,000 won July - Every Thursday Kids English -Listen to Big Book fairy tales per month December 16:30-17:10 Program Room, -English word game 2 floor of the center

-Physical play using picture book July - Every Thursday Physical Play Story contents November 10:30-11:10

Every Friday 16:30-17:10 -Tactile play Five-sense Development July - (Twice a month, Ages 3-4) 6,000 won -Paint play Art Games November Every Friday 16:30-17:10 per month -Creating collaborative works (Twice a month, Ages 5-7)

-Traditional cuisine, seasonal July - Twice a month, Fun Cook Cooking Cook cuisine, food art December Saturday 10:30-11:10

-Instruction coding using True robot August - 3,000 won Multipurpose Room, Robot Coding -Coding game using True robot November Once a month, a time 2 floor of center Saturday 10:30-11:10 -Principles of drones August - Drone Flying -Drone operation November

-Zumba using the movement of July - Once a month, Kids Zumba animals and objects November Saturday 10:30-11:10 -Zumba to Korean songs Band app -Yoga July - Twice a month, video Child Yoga -Growth gymnastics November uploaded through Band -Stretching

※ The number of people may change depending on the COVID 19 situation, and face-to-face training and online training can be conducted concurrently. Gijang Comprehensive Parenting Support Center (991-0792)

Coffee Grounds Recycling Campaign The Gijang Healthy Families and Multicultural Families Support Center is running a campaign to recycle coffee grounds that are thrown away as household waste. ○ Project name: Coffee grounds reborn (Re:born) campaign 'Coffee is Back' ○ Manufactured products: Soap (for kitchen and face wash), air freshener, eco-friendly compost, etc. ○ Distribution: Campaign participating companies and related organizations ○ Inquiries: 792-4948 (Social Worker Kim Yong-ho)

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In the COVID 19 era, enjoy wise sea bathing by observing quarantine rules Ilgwang Beach and Imrang Beach will be open from July 1 until August 31. Gijang is operating an administrative service room to relieve inconveniences and manage safety for vacationers during the opening period of the beach with the goal of 'COVID Peace of Mind, a safe playground, and a pleasant shelter'. Let's create a beach without COVID 19 Seashores and beaches with stories worries together Gijang is managing fever symptoms by attaching body temperature Ilgwang Beach is so popular these days that restaurants and cafes line the stickers to all beach workers during the opening period. The body tem- beach. Another attraction point is the Ilgwang Culture Special Street, which perature sticker turns green when the body temperature is normal (36.5 contains the story of Ilgwang. The special street, which is divided into the ℃) and turns yellow when fever symptoms occur. In addition, public fa- Street of Nostalgia, the Street of Healing, and the Street of Romance, fol- cilities are regularly disinfected and ventilated, social distancing is pro- lows and connects with Ilgwang Beach and Ilgwangcheon, so it is ideal for moted and guidance to wear masks is also carried out. Drinking foun- taking a leisurely stroll. The Ilgwang Gaetmaeul Small Library (1572 tains and water fountains will be closed, and tents will be banned. A books) has been created in the Imhae Administrative Service Office. During safety call service is provided for visitors to Ilgwang and Imrang Beaches, the opening period of the beach, it is open without closing days from 9am and temperature checks are performed when entering and exiting indoor to 6pm and only loaning and returning service possible. On the other hand, public facilities and showers. At night (18:00- 06:00 the next day), Imrang Beach is relatively quieter than Ilgwang Beach but as it has recently drinking and eating in groups of two or more people are prohibited, and emerged as a surfing spot and more and more people are visiting it. Imrang masks must be worn 24 hours a day (except when playing in the water Haemaji Maeul is located along Imrang Beach, and the cute murals add to and eating) the romance and fun of the coastal village. Jangan Temple is nearby, so you can take a rest at the temple among the mountains and valleys. Every summer, various festivals were held at Ilgwang Beach and Imrang Beach, but all festivals were canceled this year and last year due to COVID 19. Looking for Gijang's Restaurants: Topmyeonga (Gijang-eup) Milmyeon vs. Spicy shabu-shabu There is a place in Gijang where you can taste both coolness and spiciness in the hot weather. The representative menu of Topmyeonga in Cheonggang-ri, Gi- jang-eup is the cool wheat noodles, which cannot be missed in summer, and the spicy sirloin shabu-shabu kalguksu. The wheat noodles are served in a large bowl that is as big as a washbasin and are so delicious when eaten with vinegar and mustard in a broth made of thin ice that your chopsticks will move faster than you swallow. Bibimmilmyeon is spicy and sweet and will bring back your appe- tite lost from the heat. The pork bulgogi served instead of suyuk is also delicious. Sirloin shabu kalguksu is characterized by its green noodles made by grinding leek and kneading it with flour. The broth is cooked with cheongyang pepper instead of red pepper powder for kalguksu, and it has a sharp and clean taste. Add sir- loin, zucchini, mushrooms and various vegetables and boil it right away for a deep and refreshing taste.

Mulmilmyeon 6,000 won, Bibimmilmyeon 6500 won, Hoebibimmilmyeon 7000 won, Spicy Sirloin Shabu Kalguksu 8,000 won (2 people or more), Dolsot Bibimbap 7000 won Business Hours Daily 10:00-20:30 Inquiries 723-8966 WWW.GIJANG.GO.KR GIJANG COUNTY NEWS 04