Muju-gun Representative Lee Haeyang Leads Establishment of New Bus Route Between Muju and Incheon Airport

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Go Dallyeong] With the establishment of an intercity bus route connecting Jangsu↔Muju↔Incheon Airport, transportation convenience for residents of Muju and Jangsu as well as travelers visiting the area is expected to improve significantly.

The creation of this airport bus route began last August with a meeting between transportation companies and the Taekwondo Promotion Foundation, hosted by Assemblyman Lee Haeyang, which highlighted the need to alleviate residents' inconvenience in using Incheon Airport and to revitalize Taekwondowon. This achievement came after nine months of active negotiations involving the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Chungnam Province, and Jeonbuk Province.

This marks Assemblyman Lee Haeyang’s third accomplishment in enhancing residents' transportation convenience, following the 2017 bus fare reduction for Muju↔Jeonju and the realization of a one-day living zone bus service between Muju↔Seoul in 2019.

All three improvements in Muju County’s transportation infrastructure led by Assemblyman Lee were achieved without using Muju County’s budget, making them meaningful successes that benefit residents, boost the local economy, and promote Taekwondowon, while eliminating regional financial burdens.

The newly established airport bus route runs from Jangsu Terminal via Jang-gye Terminal and Muju Public Terminal to Incheon International Airport, with plans for four round trips daily operated by Jeonbuk Express (2 trips) and Geumnam Express (2 trips).

During the approval process for this new route, there were difficulties due to opposition from related metropolitan authorities. However, through the persistent efforts of Assemblyman Lee Haeyang and the Taekwondo Promotion Foundation to emphasize the necessity of the bus route, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport’s Passenger Car Transport Business Adjustment Committee approved the application on the 4th, finalizing the route establishment.

Assemblyman Lee Haeyang stated, “This new airport bus route will benefit overseas Taekwondo practitioners, international travelers, and residents of Muju and Jangsu. Furthermore, if Muju serves as a transportation hub for surrounding areas such as Jinan and Yeongdong, it will be an opportunity to elevate Muju’s status in various ways. I will continue to do my best in legislative activities to improve residents’ quality of life and revitalize the region.”

A representative of the Taekwondo Promotion Foundation said, “The establishment of this airport bus route is expected to greatly contribute to the development of Muju County’s tourism industry, including Taekwondowon. We express our gratitude to Assemblyman Lee Haeyang, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Jeonbuk Province, Chungnam Province, transportation companies, and all related parties who worked hard to provide smooth transportation for many overseas masters and trainees visiting Taekwondowon.”

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