Icheon City Selects Janghowon-eup as Preferred Candidate Site for Racecourse Bid

Site size, transportation access and other factors reviewed
Hob-beop-myeon selected as backup candidate
Bid proposal to be developed in line with Korea Racing Authority's detailed guidelines

Icheon, Gyeonggi Province, has selected Janghowon-eup as its preferred candidate site for attracting the Gwacheon Racecourse (Let's Run Park Seoul). Hob-beop-myeon was selected as a backup candidate.

A view of Icheon City Hall. Photo provided by Icheon City.

Icheon City said on the 19th that it had made the decision after reviewing five proposed sites submitted by four towns and townships: Janghowon-eup, Bubal-eup, Sindun-myeon and Hob-beop-myeon. The city is led by Mayor Seong Suseok.

The city assessed the size and topography of the sites, conditions for facility layout and transportation access. It also comprehensively reviewed the cost and time required to secure the sites and the feasibility of proceeding with the project. Residents and local representatives gathered support for the bid and proposed preferred sites.

The city plans to develop its bid proposal around Janghowon-eup. If the Korea Racing Authority's detailed application guidelines include requirements or evaluation criteria not covered in the city's earlier review, it will further assess the suitability of the proposed site. The city also plans to reflect residents' opinions and the results of consultations with relevant agencies.

Mayor Seong Suseok said, "I thank the residents and local representatives from each town and township who have joined forces to attract the racecourse. We will prepare a proposal that fully reflects Icheon's strengths as a location and do our utmost to bring the racecourse here."

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