Gyeongbuk Yeongcheon Racecourse Lays 'Yungdan-gil' Following Daegu Metro Line Confirmation

Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Announces Inclusion at 4th National Railroad Network Public Hearing
Daegu-Gyeongbuk Line, Daegu Metropolitan Area Rail Network Long-Standing Project 'Resolved'

Aerial view of Yeongcheon Race Park.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Jae-ho] The plan to extend Daegu Metro Line 1 from Gyeongsan Ansim Station to Yeongcheon Geumho has been included in the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport's 4th National Railroad Network Construction Plan, paving the way for the future of the Yeongcheon Racecourse Park, which is currently under construction.

According to Gyeongbuk Province on the 25th, the plan to extend Daegu Metro Line 1 to Geumho (5 km) was concretized at the public hearing of the '4th National Railroad Network Construction Plan Establishment Study' held on the 22nd.

The construction plan announced by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport on that day included most of the railroad issues that Gyeongbuk Province has continuously requested, such as the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Line connecting Seodaegu (Gyeongbu Line)~Integrated New Airport~Uiseong (Jungang Line), the Daegu metropolitan area railway extension project from Gumi to Gimcheon, the inland railway from Mungyeong to Gimcheon, and the electrification from Jeomchon to Yeongju.

The 4th National Railroad Network Construction Plan is a national mid- to long-term plan that outlines the basic direction and route expansion plans for the national railroad network construction over the next 10 years (2021?2030).

Yeongcheon City has identified the 'horse industry' as a new growth engine for the local economy by opening a horse culture experience center at Unjusang and attracting the Korea Racing Authority racecourse, and has been carrying out various projects.

The construction of Yeongcheon Racecourse Park is currently undergoing land acquisition procedures with the goal of opening in September 2024. It is expected to be the first international-standard racecourse in Korea with a turf track, attracting 2 million tourists annually upon opening.

Since establishing a well-connected transportation environment has been a major challenge to becoming a regional landmark, the announcement of the 'Daegu Metro Line 1 Geumho Extension' is being welcomed as good news that fulfills an essential condition for the success of Yeongcheon Racecourse Park.

Lee Cheol-woo, Governor of Gyeongbuk Province, said, "We have actively worked with local lawmakers to expand surrounding infrastructure, including the opening of the six-lane main access road to Yeongcheon Racecourse Park," adding, "Building transportation infrastructure will greatly help not only the success of the racecourse but also regional development."

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