Mayor Minkyoungsun Meets Minister Hongkeun Park, Requests Support for Goyang-Eunpyeong Line Extension to Ilsan

Goyang City Proposes Inclusion of Goyang-Sinsa Line in National Railway Network
Requests Approval of Preliminary Feasibility Study for Incheon Line 2 Extension to Goyang
Cooperation with Lawmakers Kim Seonghoe and Han Junho on Railway Network Expansion
Mayor Min: “We Will Lead Improvements in Transportation Felt by Citizens”

Minkyoungsun, Mayor of Goyang Special City in Gyeonggi Province, met with Hongkeun Park, Minister of the Ministry of Planning and Budget, to request government support for the expansion of the metropolitan rail network in the northwest region of the Seoul metropolitan area, including the Goyang-Eunpyeong Line extension to Ilsan.

Minkyung Sun, Mayor of Goyang (second from the left), is delivering a policy proposal letter addressing Goyang City's current issues to Hongkeun Park, Minister of Strategy and Finance, at the National Assembly Members' Office Building on the 13th. Provided by Goyang City

On August 13, Mayor Min delivered a policy proposal letter on pending issues to Minister Park at the National Assembly Members’ Office Building and called on the government to actively support the inclusion of major railway projects as a priority in national plans and budgets.

The proposal included: ▲ Extension of the Goyang-Eunpyeong Line to Ilsan ▲ Inclusion of the Goyang-Sinsa Line in the National Railway Network Construction Plan ▲ Approval of the preliminary feasibility study for the Incheon Line 2 extension to Goyang.

The extension of the Goyang-Eunpyeong Line to Ilsan is a project to expand the line from Goyang City Hall to Siksadong in order to resolve the shortage of public transportation in the Siksadong and Pungdong areas. The Goyang-Sinsa Line is considered as an alternative following the cancellation of the northwestern extension of the Shinbundang Line and is expected to improve transportation conditions for the Samsong and Sinwon areas.

The Incheon Line 2 extension to Goyang, which is currently undergoing a preliminary feasibility study, is a route that will connect Seo-gu in Incheon with KINTEX, Juyeop, Ilsan Station, and other locations. If this project proceeds, it is expected to enhance Goyang City’s accessibility to Incheon and help alleviate traffic congestion in the northwestern part of the Seoul metropolitan area.

This delivery of the policy proposal is particularly meaningful as it demonstrates the joint commitment of the mayor and local National Assembly members to the development of Goyang City and the resolution of pending issues.

The meeting was arranged through the initiative of National Assemblyman Kim Seonghoe. National Assemblyman Han Junho, along with Mayor Min, demonstrated a strong will by uniting in support of the expansion of the railway transportation network in Goyang City.

Mayor Min stated, "Establishing a metropolitan rail network is the most urgent task to shorten citizens’ commuting times and enhance the future competitiveness of Goyang City. We will strengthen cooperation with government ministries together with local National Assembly members and create transportation improvements that citizens can directly experience."

Minister Park listened attentively to the railway projects and regional issues raised by Goyang City and expressed his intention to thoroughly review the proposals. Goyang City plans to focus its administrative resources on ensuring the smooth progress of major railway projects through ongoing cooperation with local political circles.

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