Gwangju Urban Railway Corporation Secures Seismic Performance Grade 1 for Line 1 Facilities

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Gwangju Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation (President Yoon Jin-bo) announced on the 22nd that it has recently completed seismic reinforcement work, including the installation of side shear walls at the Okdong Depot Motakago in Gwangsan-gu, securing seismic grade 1 safety performance for Line 1 facilities.

A total of 50 locations including tunnels, stations, bridges, and buildings on Gwangju Metro Line 1 were subject to seismic design under the "Earthquake and Volcanic Disaster Countermeasures Act."

Among the target facilities, the corporation conducted reinforcement work over the past three months on the Okdong Depot Motakago, which was the only facility found lacking in the seismic performance evaluation. This was done after verification by experts including architectural structural engineers and seismic specialists, achieving 100% seismic performance.

Gwangju Metro, which opened in 2004, was constructed based on seismic design from the start of construction. Since then, as related laws have been amended and standards improved, thorough performance evaluations and reinforcements have been carried out to ensure safety throughout the entire line.

President Yoon Jin-bo stated, "Since South Korea is no longer a seismic safe zone, we are constantly striving to prepare for any eventuality," adding, "We will realize the safest urban railway through thorough disaster response including facility reinforcement."

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