Lee Jae-myung "Will Strive for Original Approval of Metropolitan Area Express Railway GTX-D"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Lee Jae-myung, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, stated on the 10th, "I will make every effort to ensure that the original plan for the Seoul Metropolitan Area Express Train GTX-D is approved."

On the same day, Lee said on Facebook, "At the public hearing for the 4th National Railroad Network Construction Plan, it was revealed that the western region's express train line was significantly reduced, causing great disappointment among the residents."

Lee added, "Before the 4th National Railroad Network Construction Plan is finally confirmed, it must go through a legally mandated opinion collection process, and naturally, consultation with the Governor of Gyeonggi Province must take place." He also said, "I hope the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport will ensure that substantive consultations are conducted based on the law."

Gimpo City held a press conference on the same day urging the government to reflect the direct connection of the GTX-D line to Seoul and the extension of Seoul Subway Line 5 to Gimpo in the 4th National Railroad Network Construction Plan.

The 'Gangdong-gu and Hanam City GTX-D Line Joint Promotion Committee,' which includes the Mayor of Gangdong-gu, Seoul, and the Mayor of Hanam, is protesting the decision to construct the GTX-D line only from Gimpo to Bucheon and plans to visit the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport in Sejong City on the 12th to file a complaint.

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