Mayor Kim Wonki: "Line 8 Extension Ensures Citizens' Mobility Rights"...Uijeongbu Launches Citywide Petition Campaign

Uijeongbu City Addresses Transportation Needs in Minrak and Gosan Districts
460,000 Uijeongbu Citizens Say, "Line 8 Extension Absolutely Essential"
All-Out Efforts for Inclusion of Line 8 Extension in the 5th Metropolitan Transportation Implementation Plan

Uijeongbu City in Gyeonggi Province, led by Mayor Kim Wonki, is mobilizing its citizens to push for the inclusion of the “Uijeongbu Extension of Subway Line 8” project, a core initiative to expand the metropolitan transportation network in northern Gyeonggi, in the government’s official plans.

Uijeongbu City will conduct a citywide petition campaign to urge the inclusion of the "Subway Line 8 Uijeongbu Extension" project in the 5th Metropolitan Transportation Implementation Plan from the 15th to August 31. Photo shows an exterior view of Uijeongbu City Hall. Courtesy of Uijeongbu City

On July 14, Uijeongbu City announced that it will launch a citywide petition campaign from July 15 to August 31, calling for the incorporation of the “Uijeongbu Extension of Subway Line 8” project into the 5th metropolitan transportation implementation plan. In addition, the city will hold a citywide resolution rally at Songsansa-jigeunlin Park on July 21 at 4 p.m. to consolidate citizens' hopes and commitments.

This petition campaign aims to alleviate transportation inconveniences for Uijeongbu citizens and promote balanced development in northern Gyeonggi. The city plans to facilitate widespread participation by providing both online and offline channels for citizens to join the campaign.

Citizens may participate in the petition at the City Hall’s civil service center and at each local community center through physical signature sheets. Online signatures will also be collected via the Uijeongbu City official website.

Mayor Kim Wonki, local National Assembly members, members of city and provincial councils, and representatives from civic groups will attend the upcoming resolution rally. They intend to highlight the necessity of extending Line 8 and communicate the strong determination of the citizens to the government and relevant agencies.

The Uijeongbu Extension of Subway Line 8 is a key metropolitan transportation project designed to improve rail accessibility in the eastern part of Uijeongbu and enhance connectivity with major areas in Seoul and the greater metropolitan region. In particular, the project is recognized as a symbolic initiative to bridge the last disconnected section of the metropolitan circular railway network and improve the operational efficiency of metropolitan railways.

Uijeongbu City explained that, although the population has continued to rise due to large-scale public housing developments in districts such as Minrak and Gosan, the expansion of the metropolitan transportation infrastructure has not kept pace, making railway network improvements urgently needed.

Mayor Kim Wonki stated, “The extension of Subway Line 8 to Uijeongbu is more than a simple rail construction project; it is a core initiative to guarantee citizens’ mobility rights and drive the development of northern Gyeonggi,” adding, “We will combine the voices of our 460,000 citizens and concentrate our administrative resources to ensure the project’s inclusion in the 5th metropolitan transportation implementation plan.”

He further emphasized, “This petition campaign and citywide resolution rally mark an important starting point in shaping the future transportation environment of Uijeongbu,” and called for active interest and participation from citizens.

Moving forward, Uijeongbu City will submit the results of the petition to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and other relevant ministries, and will continue advocacy activities to secure the inclusion of the Uijeongbu Extension of Subway Line 8 in the metropolitan transportation implementation plan.

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