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Choi Hyunduk, the newly elected Mayor of Namyangju City, began his official activities by visiting the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport immediately after appointing the transition committee members for the Citizens' Sovereignty Committee. This marks the start of his full-scale efforts to expand transportation networks and promote urban development, which are core tasks for the ninth popularly elected administration.

On the 11th, Choi Hyunduk, the elected official, met with Kim Itak, First Vice Minister of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, at the National Land Development Exhibition Hall in Jeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, to explain major transportation and urban issues in Namyangju City and to deliver a policy proposal. Provided by Namyangju City

On June 11, at the Land Development Exhibition Hall in Jeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, Mayor-elect Choi met with Kim Itak, First Vice Minister of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. Choi provided a detailed explanation of major transportation and urban issues facing Namyangju City and requested active support and cooperation from the central government.

During the meeting, Vice Minister Kim expressed deep interest in the growth potential and key issues of Namyangju City. He also pledged the Ministry’s active cooperation to ensure that projects aimed at alleviating citizens’ transportation inconveniences and advancing urban development can proceed smoothly.

Both sides exchanged a wide range of opinions, focusing on key projects to improve transportation conditions and lay the foundation for future growth for the citizens of Namyangju.

In the transportation sector, Mayor-elect Choi proposed the following: ▲ application for a preliminary feasibility study for the Byeollae Line (Line 8) metropolitan railway extension project ▲ inclusion of National Road No. 46, National Support Road No. 86, and National Support Road No. 98 in the 6th National and National Support Road Construction Plan ▲ promotion of the Gangdong-Hanam-Namyangju Line extension project ▲ and inclusion of the Line 3, Line 6, and Line 8 extension projects in the 5th Metropolitan Area Transportation Implementation Plan.

In the urban sector, Choi discussed ▲ raising the park facility ratio in the damaged land restoration project ▲ and the necessity of Namyangju Urban Corporation's participation in the Yangjeong Station Area Urban Development Project. He also discussed institutional support measures aimed at improving citizens’ living environment and strengthening the city’s competitiveness.

Mayor-elect Choi stated, "One of the most urgent issues for Namyangju is solving transportation problems. We will work closely with the government to reduce the time citizens spend commuting and traveling, and to create a more convenient and pleasant urban environment."

He added, "Communication with the central government and the National Assembly is more important than anything else for the development of Namyangju. Going forward, I will continue to visit government ministries, the National Assembly, and relevant agencies in person to explain major issues and secure necessary support through hands-on administration."

Meanwhile, Mayor-elect Choi plans to further expand consultations with the central government and relevant agencies to address issues in various fields, including transportation, jobs, urban affairs, the economy, and welfare.

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