Kim Daesoon, Gyeonggi Province Deputy Governor, Meets with Hong Jiseon, Vice Minister of MOLIT
Requests Active Cooperation for Inclusion of Gyeonggi's Railway Projects
Gyeonggi Province: "Expansion of Gyeongwon Line and Amendment of Special Law on Undergrounding Needed"
Kim Daesoon, Deputy Governor for Administration II of Gyeonggi Province, held a meeting with Hong Jiseon, Vice Minister II of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, on the 16th at the National Land Development Exhibition Hall, where he requested cooperation for reflecting government policies in major railway projects promoted by Gyeonggi Province and for smooth project implementation.
Kim Daesoon, Deputy Governor for Administration of Gyeonggi Province, held a meeting with Hong Jiseon, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, on the 16th at the National Land Development Exhibition Hall to request cooperation for reflecting the government's policies in major railway projects promoted by Gyeonggi Province and for smooth project implementation. Provided by Gyeonggi Province
On this day, Deputy Governor Kim presented five key issues: the full inclusion of all Gyeonggi Province's proposed projects in the 5th National Rail Network Construction Plan; increased train frequency on the northern Gyeonggi section of the Gyeongwon Line (Yangju to Yeoncheon); and the inclusion of Gyeonggi Province routes in the "Comprehensive Plan for Integrated Railway Undergrounding," among others.
In particular, Deputy Governor Kim emphasized the need for a strategic expansion of the railway network to shorten commuting times in the Seoul metropolitan area and to connect major hubs within a one-hour economic zone. He also proposed that Gyeonggi Province's projects be included in the 5th National Rail Network Construction Plan to achieve this goal.
Additionally, he requested the inclusion of a total of 26.3 kilometers across six lines within the province-such as the Gyeongbu Line, Ansan Line, and Gyeongui-Jungang Line-in the "Comprehensive Plan for Integrated Railway Undergrounding and Mixed-Use Development," which aims to move above-ground railways underground and develop the surface areas. He also called for a special law amendment to allow local governments and public corporations to participate as project operators, thereby encouraging development tailored to regional characteristics.
Kim Daesoon, Deputy Governor for Administration II, stated, "We plan to continue close consultations with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport to ensure that Gyeonggi Province's railway projects are included in the government's mid- to long-term plans. Through this meeting, I hope to strengthen the ministry's understanding and cooperation regarding Gyeonggi Province's railway projects."
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