New Subway Station to Be Established in Maetan Area on Indukwon Line

Preliminary candidate Kim Jin-pyo announced on the 20th that the New Suwon Line (Indukwon Line), which departs from Indukwon and connects to Dongtan, will pass through the Maetan area via Gwanggyo.

Candidate Kim stated, "If the New Suwon Line passes through Jangan-gu and establishes new stations at Gyeonggi University, Provincial Government, Beobwon Intersection, Yeongdong-gu Office, and Mangpo Station, the economic efficiency of the route will increase significantly," and added, "Transportation conditions for residents of Maetan-dong and Taejang-dong are expected to improve greatly."

Kim's camp revealed that as the Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs determined the route, the process proceeded without consultation with the relevant local government, resulting in Suwon City and residents' opinions not being properly reflected, with the preliminary feasibility study showing a cost-benefit analysis (B/C) ratio of only 0.95.

In relation to this, preliminary candidate Kim promised, "I will amend relevant laws so that the Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs consults with the relevant local government when deciding the route, and ensure completion as originally planned in 2019."

Meanwhile, Kim's camp announced that regarding the budget for the New Suwon Line, it has secured 5 billion won for feasibility studies and basic plan establishment through active coordination with National Assemblyman Lee Chan-yeol, who serves as the party's floor leader and is a member of the National Assembly's Committee on Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs.