Gyeonggi Province Implements Comprehensive Lunar New Year Holiday Measures
Suwon NewsPublished 2020.01.19 18:23
Operating integrated situation room for Feb. 24-27 holiday period...Eight sectors including civil petitions and traffic transportation
[Suwon Ilbo=Park No-hun] Gyeonggi Province announced on the 19th that it will implement a 'comprehensive lunar new year holiday plan' to promptly respond to inconveniences that may occur during the holiday period for provincial residents.
The 'comprehensive lunar new year holiday plan' comprises a total of eight sectors: ▲civil petitions ▲traffic and transportation ▲price management ▲vulnerable populations ▲emergency medical treatment system and quarantine ▲vulnerable facility safety inspection and disaster response ▲agricultural, livestock and fisheries product supervision ▲residential waste management.
The province will operate an 'integrated situation room for lunar new year holidays' for four days from the 24th to the 27th and plans to resolve residents' inconveniences. During the holiday period, residents can report inconveniences through the '120 Gyeonggi Province Call Center'.
In particular, the province is pursuing a comprehensive approach focused on areas closely related to residents' daily lives to achieve livelihood stability and create a warm atmosphere for the lunar new year holiday spent together with vulnerable and underprivileged populations.
■Civil Petitions Measures
Complaints about inconveniences that may occur during the holiday period can be filed through the 'Suwon Station Civil Petition Center' and the '120 Gyeonggi Province Call Center'. The '120 Gyeonggi Province Call Center', which operates 24 hours even during holidays, provides not only civil petition intake but also traffic information and guidance on emergency medical institutions. At the Suwon Station Civil Petition Center, services include issuance of certificates and official documents such as personal seals, family relationship certificates, and resident registration transcripts, as well as use of unmanned civil petition issuance machines. However, personal seal issuance will not be available on the 25th, Lunar New Year's Day itself, and other periods will operate from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Complaints about inconveniences that may occur during the holiday period can be filed through the 'Suwon Station Civil Petition Center' and the '120 Gyeonggi Province Call Center'. The '120 Gyeonggi Province Call Center', which operates 24 hours even during holidays, provides not only civil petition intake but also traffic information and guidance on emergency medical institutions. At the Suwon Station Civil Petition Center, services include issuance of certificates and official documents such as personal seals, family relationship certificates, and resident registration transcripts, as well as use of unmanned civil petition issuance machines. However, personal seal issuance will not be available on the 25th, Lunar New Year's Day itself, and other periods will operate from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
■Traffic and Transportation Measures
The province will operate a special traffic management situation room at the provincial northern branch office for four days during the lunar new year holidays to facilitate movement of returning hometown visitors and ensure smooth traffic flow. Information on alternative routes and information on major road conditions and bus information (BIS) in the province can be obtained through telephone (1688-9090), smartphone app (Gyeonggi Traffic Information), internet (gits.gg.go.kr), Twitter (@16889090), private portals, and navigation services. For provincial residents using public transportation, the province plans to flexibly operate the frequency of city bus operations according to demand. Regarding taxis, the 'taxi odd-even system' that restricts operation of certain taxis will be partially or fully suspended in accordance with each city and county's circumstances.
The province will operate a special traffic management situation room at the provincial northern branch office for four days during the lunar new year holidays to facilitate movement of returning hometown visitors and ensure smooth traffic flow. Information on alternative routes and information on major road conditions and bus information (BIS) in the province can be obtained through telephone (1688-9090), smartphone app (Gyeonggi Traffic Information), internet (gits.gg.go.kr), Twitter (@16889090), private portals, and navigation services. For provincial residents using public transportation, the province plans to flexibly operate the frequency of city bus operations according to demand. Regarding taxis, the 'taxi odd-even system' that restricts operation of certain taxis will be partially or fully suspended in accordance with each city and county's circumstances.
■Price Management and Protection Measures for Livelihood
Since the 6th, the province has been operating a 'comprehensive price management situation room' and designated 16 items including agricultural, livestock and fisheries products as items of focused management. Together with city and county governments, the province has been conducting price monitoring and field inspections. The province plans to dispatch price responsibility managers to 31 city and county governments to conduct price guidance and inspections, and will conduct promotional activities to enable affordable shopping through the use of Gyeonggi Province regional currency. The province will also provide relief support for 'wage payment delays' to subcontractors and lower-tier contractors in public works. The province plans to operate a reporting center during the holiday period to prepare for wage payment delays in subcontract work.
Since the 6th, the province has been operating a 'comprehensive price management situation room' and designated 16 items including agricultural, livestock and fisheries products as items of focused management. Together with city and county governments, the province has been conducting price monitoring and field inspections. The province plans to dispatch price responsibility managers to 31 city and county governments to conduct price guidance and inspections, and will conduct promotional activities to enable affordable shopping through the use of Gyeonggi Province regional currency. The province will also provide relief support for 'wage payment delays' to subcontractors and lower-tier contractors in public works. The province plans to operate a reporting center during the holiday period to prepare for wage payment delays in subcontract work.
■Social Welfare Services for Vulnerable Populations
Measures for socially vulnerable populations such as the homeless and elderly living alone are being implemented. In cooperation with private meal organizations, the province will operate 14 free meal centers in six cities and counties including Suwon, Seongnam, and Uijeongbu during the holiday period. For approximately 51,444 vulnerable and elderly living alone, 3,968 senior-tailored care service life support workers and emergency management personnel will visit or make calls before and after the holidays to check on their well-being. For approximately 5,000 high-risk elderly, the province will establish an emergency on-duty and reporting system and will pay closer attention according to each city and county's plans. For malnourished children, the province will complete delivery of side dishes and food assistance and provision of meal vouchers before the holidays, and plans to provide a list of restaurants operating during the holidays and alternative food options.
Measures for socially vulnerable populations such as the homeless and elderly living alone are being implemented. In cooperation with private meal organizations, the province will operate 14 free meal centers in six cities and counties including Suwon, Seongnam, and Uijeongbu during the holiday period. For approximately 51,444 vulnerable and elderly living alone, 3,968 senior-tailored care service life support workers and emergency management personnel will visit or make calls before and after the holidays to check on their well-being. For approximately 5,000 high-risk elderly, the province will establish an emergency on-duty and reporting system and will pay closer attention according to each city and county's plans. For malnourished children, the province will complete delivery of side dishes and food assistance and provision of meal vouchers before the holidays, and plans to provide a list of restaurants operating during the holidays and alternative food options.
■Emergency Medical Treatment System and Quarantine Measures During Lunar New Year Holidays
During the holiday period, 65 emergency medical institutions in Gyeonggi Province will provide 24-hour emergency patient consultation and emergency duty services. Inquiries can be made through the 120 call center, 119 Emergency Management Comprehensive Command Center, or 129 Health and Welfare Call Center to receive guidance on emergency medical institutions and holiday pharmacies. The province will establish a 24-hour infectious disease emergency response system and will make full preparations to respond to waterborne and foodborne disease outbreaks, pneumonia related to Wuhan, China, and overseas-imported infectious diseases such as MERS. The province urged residents experiencing fever and respiratory symptoms to report to 1339 (Disease Control and Prevention Agency 24-hour call center) or their local health center.
During the holiday period, 65 emergency medical institutions in Gyeonggi Province will provide 24-hour emergency patient consultation and emergency duty services. Inquiries can be made through the 120 call center, 119 Emergency Management Comprehensive Command Center, or 129 Health and Welfare Call Center to receive guidance on emergency medical institutions and holiday pharmacies. The province will establish a 24-hour infectious disease emergency response system and will make full preparations to respond to waterborne and foodborne disease outbreaks, pneumonia related to Wuhan, China, and overseas-imported infectious diseases such as MERS. The province urged residents experiencing fever and respiratory symptoms to report to 1339 (Disease Control and Prevention Agency 24-hour call center) or their local health center.
■Vulnerable Facility Safety Inspection and Disaster Response Preparedness Strengthening
The Safety Management Office will conduct safety inspections of 12 multi-use buildings frequently used by provincial residents and 3 winter regional festivals by the 21st. The Fire and Disaster Management Headquarters conducted special fire inspections of 1,577 multi-use facilities including traditional markets and large discount stores to ensure residents can safely celebrate Lunar New Year. During the holiday period, all fire stations will enter special vigilance duty, and the 119 emergency response room will expand emergency consultation telephone operations. Fire personnel will be deployed forward to main stations where many returning hometown visitors and grave visitors gather. Additionally, the province plans to operate a gas and electricity safety management task force during the holiday period to ensure emergency initial response measures can be implemented in case of accidents.
The Safety Management Office will conduct safety inspections of 12 multi-use buildings frequently used by provincial residents and 3 winter regional festivals by the 21st. The Fire and Disaster Management Headquarters conducted special fire inspections of 1,577 multi-use facilities including traditional markets and large discount stores to ensure residents can safely celebrate Lunar New Year. During the holiday period, all fire stations will enter special vigilance duty, and the 119 emergency response room will expand emergency consultation telephone operations. Fire personnel will be deployed forward to main stations where many returning hometown visitors and grave visitors gather. Additionally, the province plans to operate a gas and electricity safety management task force during the holiday period to ensure emergency initial response measures can be implemented in case of accidents.
■Price Stabilization and Supervision of Agricultural, Livestock and Fisheries Products
From the 8th to the 14th, the province conducted sanitation inspections of livestock product manufacturing and sales establishments within the province. At the same time, inspections were conducted on food manufacturing and processing businesses, food service establishments, and highway rest areas regarding sanitation, unreported manufacturing, misrepresentation of origin, and expired products.
From the 8th to the 14th, the province conducted sanitation inspections of livestock product manufacturing and sales establishments within the province. At the same time, inspections were conducted on food manufacturing and processing businesses, food service establishments, and highway rest areas regarding sanitation, unreported manufacturing, misrepresentation of origin, and expired products.
■Residential Waste Management and Special Environmental Pollution Monitoring
Each city and county will operate 'cleaning situation units' and 'mobile cleaning units' to promptly address residential waste-related civil petitions and illegal dumping. Enforcement against illegal dumping will also be conducted in areas prone to chronic garbage dumping such as congested sections of roads. Furthermore, through special monitoring of environmental pollution facilities such as factories and major rivers, the province plans to prevent environmental pollution that may occur during the holiday period.
Each city and county will operate 'cleaning situation units' and 'mobile cleaning units' to promptly address residential waste-related civil petitions and illegal dumping. Enforcement against illegal dumping will also be conducted in areas prone to chronic garbage dumping such as congested sections of roads. Furthermore, through special monitoring of environmental pollution facilities such as factories and major rivers, the province plans to prevent environmental pollution that may occur during the holiday period.
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