Mayor Kim Seong-je of Uiwang Meets with Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport to Discuss Key Issues

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Park Chan-hyeok] Mayor Kim Seong-je of Uiwang met with Park Sang-woo, Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, at the Government Gwacheon Complex on the 14th to propose major policy projects related to Uiwang's development initiatives and delivered a citizen petition supporting the 'Wiryeong-Gwacheon Line extension to Uiwang.'

At the meeting, Mayor Kim actively explained the rationale and necessity of four key issues related to the 'Uiwang-Gunpo-Ansan public housing complex project' currently being promoted as a third new city project and the 'Uiwang-Unjeon-Wanggok public housing complex project' announced as a follow-up measure to the 'Housing Supply Plan (8.8.)' in November last year: △inclusion of 'Wiryeong-Gwacheon Line extension to Uiwang' in the Fifth National Railway Network Construction Plan △establishment of two additional stations (Wolar Station and Wanggok Station) on Line 1 and the Dongtan-Indeokwon Line △support for resident convenience facilities within LH public housing complexes △expansion of self-sufficient land in the Unjeon and Wanggok public housing complexes.

Additionally, Mayor Kim delivered a citizen petition signed by 93,650 residents urging the 'Wiryeong-Gwacheon Line extension to Uiwang' and conveyed the passionate determination of Uiwang citizens for the inclusion of the line extension in the 'Fifth Railway Network Construction Plan.'

Mayor Kim Seong-je stated, "The 'Wiryeong-Gwacheon Line extension to Uiwang' and the establishment of 'Wolar Station' and 'Wanggok Station' on Line 1 are essential for systematically building a railway network for major national development projects including the third new city and the Unjeon and Wanggok public housing complexes," and emphasized, "Resident convenience facilities such as libraries and culture and welfare centers must be sufficiently reflected to accommodate new populations moving into Uiwang, and the expansion of self-sufficient land for establishing new growth industries including medical, biotechnology, and AI should be promoted as a core project of this urban development."

He continued, "Through this signature campaign that began with citizens' voluntary participation and interest, we have confirmed that all 160,000 residents of Uiwang and civil society are united in their desire for the 'Wiryeong-Gwacheon Line extension to Uiwang,' and therefore this project must be realized," requesting active cooperation.

In response, Minister Park Sang-woo is reported to have said, "We will thoroughly review the key issues raised by the City of Uiwang through relevant departments and provide active support."