Jin Sun-mi Delivers Request to National Geographic Information Institute to Confirm the Name 'Godeok Bridge'

Jin Sun-mi, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, met with Jo Woo-seok, Director of the National Geographic Information Institute and Chairman of the National Place Names Committee, on the 10th to deliver the 'Request for Confirmation of the Name Goduk Bridge for the Han River Crossing Bridge on the Seoul-Sejong Expressway.'

In the request, Representative Jin explained that the crossing bridge has been referred to as Goduk Bridge since construction began in 2016, that the name Goduk Bridge is rooted in the historical origins of Korea and was used in the design and construction of the bridge, that there was a synergistic effect through its connection with the Goduk Biz Valley Industrial Complex, and that the residents' transportation contribution of 53.16 billion KRW from the Goduk-Gangil Public Housing District Development Project was allocated to the bridge construction costs, thereby justifying the name Goduk Bridge.

Provided by Jin Sun-mi, Office of the Democratic Party of Korea

Earlier, Representative Jin first brought the name 'Goduk Bridge' into public discussion during a visit to the construction site in 2022, and in December of last year, she submitted a 'Request for Confirmation of the Name Goduk Bridge' to the Chairperson of the Land, Infrastructure and Transport Committee and the Vice Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. She also met with officials from the Korea Expressway Corporation and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport again in June to reiterate the proposal.

Representative Jin emphasized, "Considering historical, geographical, and economic perspectives comprehensively, the name of the Han River crossing bridge on the Seoul-Sejong Expressway should be confirmed as 'Goduk Bridge.'"

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