Mayor Kim Sung-je of Uiwang City Meets LH Corporation President Lee Han-jun to Discuss Key Issues

[Suwon Ilbo = Reporter Park Chan-hyuk] Mayor Kim Sung-je of Uiwang City visited the LH Uiwang-Gwacheon Project Headquarters on the 30th and held a meeting with LH Corporation President Lee Han-jun to discuss major pending issues for the city.

The agendas discussed that day included: △the establishment of new stations in Uiwang City on National Railroad Line 1 and the Dongin Line (Wolam Station and Wanggok Station) △support for facility improvement costs at GTX-C Uiwang Station △reflection of broad transportation improvement measures for the Wiryeong-Gwacheon Line extension to Uiwang △establishment of a new connecting road between Gyeongsu-daero and Baegun Valley △support for resident convenience facilities within the public housing district △expansion of the ratio of urban support facility sites to attract anchor enterprises △prompt notification of compensation schedules for the Third New City and rapid project implementation, totaling 7 items.

At this meeting, Mayor Kim stated, "With large-scale development projects in Uiwang City such as the Third New City and the Ojeon Wanggok public housing district, railway transit usage is expected to increase," and emphasized the expansion of transportation infrastructure, saying "the establishment of Wolam Station in the Third New City and the establishment of Wanggok Station within the Ojeon Wanggok district are each necessary, and the extension of the Wiryeong-Gwacheon Line to Uiwang must be reflected in broad transportation improvement measures."

He also urged the creation of new jobs in the region and prevention of the public housing district from becoming a mere bedroom community by securing sufficient self-sufficient land in the Third New City and planning medical and bio-industry-oriented industrial sites for the Ojeon Wanggok district to pursue complex development combining residential and industrial zones.

Furthermore, he proposed the donation of large-scale complex community centers including libraries, resident centers, welfare facilities, and integrated information centers so that the public housing district can provide a pleasant residential environment when residents move in.

Additionally, given the serious infringement on property rights, such as increased loan interest costs for original residents due to delayed loss compensation negotiations following the Third New City project proposal (August 30, 2021), he requested prompt loss compensation.

Mayor Kim Sung-je stated, "While Uiwang City is playing a leading role in national housing stability policies, policy-level support at the national level is absolutely necessary to resolve major pending issues in the region and enhance public welfare," and added, "We request active interest and support from LH Corporation for the successful implementation of large-scale urban development projects."

In response, President Lee Han-jun said, "I have listened carefully to the major pending issues of Uiwang City, and I will ensure that the suggested matters are thoroughly reviewed through relevant departments."