'Seoul~Yangpyeong Expressway' Kim Dong-yeon: "No Need for Embarrassing Explanations... Immediate Withdrawal of Cancellation"

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon’s post on his SNS on the 13th regarding the Seoul~Yangpyeong Expressway

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon urged the immediate withdrawal of his claim to revoke the Seoul~Yangpyeong Expressway project, in response to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport's rebuttal statement, saying, "There is no need for a petty explanation."

On the 13th, Governor Kim posted on his social media service (SNS), stating, "There is no need for a petty explanation," and pressured, "Immediately withdraw the irresponsible cancellation of the national project."

He added, "The Seoul-Yangpyeong Expressway aligns with the original project objectives and should be 'immediately promoted' as the fastest construction plan," emphasizing, "It should not be delayed any further. We expect a responsible attitude from the government."

Earlier, on the 12th, through a 'Statement on the Seoul~Yangpyeong Expressway Project,' Governor Kim pointed out that the irrational cancellation of the Seoul~Yangpyeong Expressway project by a single minister's word is happening in South Korea, urging the prompt promotion of the project as it meets the original objectives, resolves residents' long-standing demands, and was designed for the fastest completion.

He also highlighted that various suspicions remain unresolved regarding why more than 50% of the 27 km expressway route was suddenly changed within six months, who made the changes, why, and through what procedures the route was altered.

Furthermore, he expressed concern that if the project proceeds according to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport's revised plan, it is highly likely to be subject to a preliminary feasibility re-investigation, which would inevitably delay the project by at least one year, causing 1.4 million Gyeonggi residents, including 120,000 Yangpyeong citizens, to suffer traffic hell once again.

Moreover, he strongly condemned that a national project involving 1.7 trillion won being altered by a minister's word, ignoring procedures, represents a serious crisis in the 'national decision-making system,' stating that if he were the Deputy Prime Minister for Economy, he would have recommended the dismissal of the minister to the president as the economic chief deputy prime minister.

In response, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport issued a statement on the same day, refuting Governor Kim Dong-yeon's claims point by point.

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