Mayor Ja-Yeol Koo's First Agreement: Direct Express Bus Between Wonju Innovation City and Seoul to Launch on the 20th

Direct Express Bus to Open Between Wonju Innovation City and Seoul
Mutual Growth Business Agreement Signed
Service Begins on the 20th, Cutting 14.6 km to Seoul
Improved Residential Conditions and Transportation Convenience Expected for Innovation City

Ja-Yeol Koo, Mayor of Wonju City, has launched the opening of a direct express bus service connecting Wonju Innovation City and Seoul as his first official business agreement after taking office. His plan aims to improve the residential environment and strengthen the foundation for a self-sustaining city by addressing the long-standing demand for better transportation accessibility in the innovation city.

On the 13th, Wonju City held a 'Win-Win Development Business Agreement for the Opening and Operation of a Direct Express Bus between Wonju Innovation City and Seoul' at the city hall investment consultation room with Dongbu Express Co., Ltd., Joongang Express Co., Ltd., Wonju Medical Device Industry Promotion Foundation, and the Labor Union Council of Public Institutions Relocated to Gangwon Innovation City. Provided by Wonju City

On July 13, Wonju City signed a "Mutual Growth Business Agreement for the Opening and Operation of a Direct Express Bus between Wonju Innovation City and Seoul" at the City Hall Investment Consultation Room. The agreement was made with Dongbu Express Co., Ltd., Joongang Express Co., Ltd., the Wonju Medical Device Industry Promotion Foundation, and the Labor Union Council of Public Institutions Relocated to Gangwon Innovation City.

This agreement reflects the ongoing requests from the Labor Union Council of Public Institutions Relocated to Gangwon Innovation City for improvements in transportation accessibility and residential conditions. The core of the agreement is to establish a new route directly connecting the innovation city to Seoul, thereby enhancing the convenience of travel for residents and public institution employees.

Once the direct route is launched, it will operate separately from the existing route that passes through the Wonju Enterprise City. As a result, the travel distance from Wonju Innovation City to Seoul will be reduced by 14.6 kilometers, bringing the total distance down to 121.2 kilometers. This is expected to not only shorten travel time but also eliminate unnecessary detours, significantly improving the convenience for passengers.

Wonju City plans to begin full operations of the direct route starting July 20, after completing maintenance of related facilities such as bus stops. With the route separation, the Wonju Medical Device Industry Promotion Foundation will serve as the new departure point, and procedures such as ticket reservations are also expected to become more convenient for users.

The city expects that the launch of this new route will not only improve residential conditions in the innovation city but also strengthen the region’s industrial competitiveness, particularly in the medical device sector. As accessibility to Seoul improves, it is anticipated that the movement of public institutions, companies, and visitors will become more efficient, leading to positive effects on the revitalization of the innovation city.

Mayor Ja-Yeol Koo stated, "As this is my first business agreement since taking office, it holds even greater significance. I hope that the launch of this direct express bus will resolve transportation inconveniences for residents and public institution employees, and that it will serve as a foundation for the innovation city to grow into a self-sustaining city where work, residence, and consumption are in harmony."

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