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| Market sales per travel agency decreases, Province asks local farmers to take heed of AI cases, July sees increase in ferry passengers | |||||
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| Writer : | Elizabeth Holbrook | Date : | 2012-08-03 | Hit : | 434 |
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Market sales per travel agency decreases According to a report on Jeju's tourism market written by (신동일) Shin Dong-il from the Jeju Development Research Institute, the total number of Jeju's travel agencies increased from 594 in 2007 to 648 in 2009.
The Jeju government is encouraging farmers to take extra care of their animals as a series of avian influenza cases have been reported in other countries recently. Authorities also advise farmers to be vigilant in sterilizing efforts both in and outside of their farms.
July sees increase in ferry passengers More than 1.68 million people took ferries to Jeju last month. The Busan Regional Maritime Affairs & Port Office's Jeju Maritime Management division says in July, roughly 1,685,600 people took the ferry between the two cities, causing a 3 percent increase from the same period last year. However, the number of passengers who took the eight routes linking Jeju and (장흥) Jangheung and (녹동) Nokdong saw a decrease, except for the route connecting Jeju and (완도) Wando. The Jeju-Wando route rose by 53 percent to 307,000 passengers compared to the same time last year.
This year, ICC Jeju celebrated 15 years of operation. It's hosted more than 2000 events including the ASEAN-ROK Summit in 2009, and the Korea-China-Japan Trilateral Summit in 2010, helping Jeju become an international convention destination. The impact these events have had on the local economy is estimated to be 1.4 trillion won. <Recording : Kang Gi-Kwon > With the so called 'environmental Olympics', the World Conservation Congress, right around the corner there's a chance for the ICC to take a great leap forward. To help fulfill the central government's green growth policy, the ICC is becoming a more eco-friendly facility and with a 6 billion won budget is going solar. When finished, 20 % of the ICC's electricity will come from a solar power generator. However, several problems still remain at the ICC. Due to delays on facility expansion projects, it's unable to attract large-scale international meetings and incentive tour groups. Last year 12,000 employees of the Chinese Baojian Group visited Jeju on an incentive tour. The ICC banquet hall wasn't big enough to accommodate them at once so the group's event was divided into 8 sessions. As convention centers in other regions like KINTEX in Gyeonggi province and BEXCO in Busan improve and expand their infrastructure to secure more large-scale conventions, ICC Jeju is losing its competitiveness. And while the Jeju provincial government wants to expand exhibition facilities it has yet to get budget support from the central government. < Recording : Woo Keun-min > To strengthen Jeju's MICE industry, infrastructure improvements are a top priority. Jack Quin KCTV.
A record high number of tourists have visited Udo this year. Tourism is the first priority here, but these visitors, exhausted by the summer heat really need a nice cool snack. Peanut ice cream, which is fresh yogurt with powdered peanut, and peanut noodles are foods unique to the island. Udo peanuts are grown in the face of sea winds, so they are only half the normal size. However, they are very soft and possess a strong nutty taste. Out of the island's total farmland area of 420 ha, one third, or 142 ha is used for growing the legumes. They have become something of a specialty here. Now, there is one more product being made with the island delicacy, makgeolli, an unrefined rice wine. While the aforementioned ice cream and noodles merely have powder sprinkled on top, peanuts are a main ingredient of this new drink, along with white and glutinous rice.. The alcohol content is the same as similar beverages at 6 percent, but it has a nutty taste and goes down very smoothly indeed. < Interview : Im Mi-ae > The combination of cancer fighting properties and health benefits associated with the drink is garnering a lot of attention from both home and abroad. < Interview : Yoo Joong-kyeong > Amongst the tens of thousands of special regional products in Korea, Udo peanut makgeolli is expected be become a new advertisement for both Jeju, and Korea as a whole.
Turning to Arirang now, aside from the Summer Olympic Games, there's another team in town generating Korean exposure. A special three-month celebration of Korean culture is currently taking place in conjunction with the Olympics. Arirang's Yoo Ji-hae reports from London. The 100-day "All Eyes on Korea" festival is well underway at various locations in London,... and all events are aimed at bringing a bit of Korean culture to Britain during the Olympic season. The city's culture-savvy Southbank Centre,... Europe's largest venue for the arts is one of the sites,... in which Londoners and visitors from around the world are invited to enjoy a line-up of cultural programs. ["All Eyes on Korea" through Sep. 9th] Korea's Culture Ministry says... the goal is to capitalize on the growing popularity of the Korean Wave in Europe. [Interview] Choe Kwang-shik / Minister, Ministry of Culture, Sports & Tourism [Gong Myoung 'Walkabout' Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre] [ Shining K-Classics Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre ] [Interview] Sheila Sedman / Audience [Interview] Rag Hart / Audience Performers were just as thrilled to be taking part. [Interview] Sarah Chang / Violinist [Camera ] Lee Soo-bok (Stand-up) Yoo Ji-hae
According to the Jeju provincial government, on average, a 5-kilogram box of mandarins is selling at around 28,000 won. This price is up 600 won from 2011 and over 1,000 won more than 2010. Government officials attribute the rise in prices to the mandarins receiving the appropriate amount of sunlight in April and May, control of the shipment of the fruit, and the decrease in size of land for mandarin cultivation.
Jeju badminton players (김민정) Kim Min-jung and (김하나) Kim Ha-na have been removed from the women’s doubles in the London 2012 Olympics. The Badminton World Federation has disqualified 8 female players from Korea, China and Indonesia accusing them of trying to throw matches in order to secure a favorable draw in the women's doubles. Korea filed a protest with the federation, but was rejected.
JNU-Navy sign educational agreement Under the agreement, the school and the navy will work together to develop educational programs and courses in liberal arts for the naval crew and their families. They will also collaborate and give a lecture to students about national security and host an event allowing students to experience navy life.
Details - 15 programs Date - Through August 5 Location - Iho Taewu Beach
Details - Fun activities for the whole family Date - August 4 - 5 Location - Geumneung Beach
▶ (곽지 과물) Gwakji Gwamul Beach is hosting a summer festival on Saturday. Title - 'Broccoli & Beach' Details - Activities for the whole family Date - August 4 Location - Gwakji Gwamul Beach
Title - Lotus Flower Festival Details - Over 100 kinds of lotus flowers Date - Until August 12th Location - Hallim Park
Title - Jo Yeong-hee Collection Details - 50+ works Date - Through August 10 Location - Yeon Gallery
Title - Concert: 'Onsasemi' Details - Jeju dialect songs Date - August 4 at 5 PM Location - Samyang Beach |
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