Governor Choo: "Southern Gyeonggi Metropolitan Railroad Will Be Included"... All-Out Efforts for National Railroad Network

Governor Choo Mi-ae Mobilizes Full Efforts for Southern Gyeonggi Metropolitan Railroad

Official Response to the First Citizen Petition of the 9th Provincial Administration

A Vital Livelihood Issue to End the Commuting Woes of 4.2 Million Sou

Choo Mi-ae, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, has expressed her determination to make every effort to convince the central government regarding the adoption of the "Inclusion of the Southern Gyeonggi Metropolitan Railroad in the 5th National Railroad Network Construction Plan" as the first citizen petition under the 9th local administration, stating, "I will definitely keep the promise made to the residents."

Gyeonggi Province Governor Choo Mi-ae stated on the 28th through Gyeonggi Provincial Government's official YouTube channel regarding the adoption of the "Inclusion of the Southern Gyeonggi Metropolitan Railroad in the 5th National Railroad Network Construction Plan" as the first citizen petition of the 9th local government administration, "I will definitely keep the promise to the residents." Provided by Gyeonggi Province

In a response video released through the official YouTube channel of Gyeonggi Provincial Government on July 28, Governor Choo stated, "The Southern Gyeonggi Metropolitan Railroad is an urgent livelihood issue that will help alleviate the commuting hardships of 4.2 million residents in southern Gyeonggi. Gyeonggi Province is focusing all of its administrative capabilities to ensure its inclusion in the 5th National Railroad Network Construction Plan."

Governor Choo emphasized, "The Southern Gyeonggi Metropolitan Railroad, which will connect Jamsil, Pangyo, Suji, Gwanggyo, and Bongdam, is a core transportation network that links the entire southern region of Gyeonggi. It will serve as a pivotal transportation axis underpinning the growth of the global semiconductor mega-cluster that spans Pangyo Technovalley, Yongin, Suwon, and Hwaseong."

She further highlighted, "The project is well-prepared, with its economic feasibility (B/C 1.2) and project validity already proven through joint research by four cities." She once again stressed the necessity of including it in the National Railroad Network Construction Plan.

Governor Choo added, "I take to heart the urgent voices of the residents I have met on-site, as well as the aspirations contained in this first petition. As governor, I am showing strong resolve by directly communicating with central government ministries and speeding up the process."

In fact, Governor Choo recently held consecutive meetings with senior officials from the central government, explaining the need for the Southern Gyeonggi Metropolitan Railroad and requesting their cooperation. After meeting with Minister of Planning and Budget Park Honggeun on July 24, she held discussions with Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Kim Yoonduek on the 27th, strongly urging the inclusion of the project in the 5th National Railroad Network Construction Plan.

Saying, "I thank all residents who have shared their valuable opinions," Governor Choo stated, "Gyeonggi Province will continue to do its utmost to improve transportation convenience for residents and establish a sustainable metropolitan transportation system."

Response to Gyeonggi Province Residents' Petition No. 1 of the 9th Local Election. Provided by Gyeonggi Province

Accordingly, Gyeonggi Province plans to continue close consultations with relevant cities and counties, and to engage in ongoing communication with the National Assembly and the central government to ensure that the Southern Gyeonggi Metropolitan Railroad is ultimately included in the National Railroad Network Construction Plan.

Meanwhile, the Gyeonggi Province petition system requires the governor to provide a direct response when a petition receives more than 10,000 participants. The governor's official position is then announced through a written response, video message, or on-site visit.

The petition calling for the "Inclusion of the Southern Metropolitan Railroad in the 5th National Railroad Network Construction Plan" surpassed 10,000 participants on July 12, making it the first citizen petition since Governor Choo was inaugurated. Although the initial deadline for the response was August 11, Gyeonggi Province explained that an official answer was provided early due to the high level of public interest and demand regarding this matter.

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