"Leading the Gyeongui Line Underground Project..." Seodaemun-gu Surpasses 100,000 Signatures

Signature Campaign in Regions Ahead of Ministry of Land's Year-End Selection Announcement
Seoul Station to Gajwa Station 5.8km Underground Project
Plans to Build Residential Complexes and Medical Specialized Complexes Above

Seongheon Lee, Mayor of Seodaemun-gu (second from the right), is explaining the 'Gyeongui Line Underground Project' to citizens at Sinchon Yonsei-ro. Provided by Seodaemun-gu.

Seodaemun-gu, Seoul (Mayor Lee Seong-heon) announced on the 6th that the signature campaign it is promoting to have the 5.8km section from Seoul Station to Gajwa Station designated by the government as a ‘pilot underground project’ has surpassed 100,000 participants, confirming strong interest and support from the local community.

The district emphasized, “Since the signature campaign for the Gyeongui Line underground pilot project began on July 25, a total of 106,460 people have participated so far, which is an achievement made possible by the voluntary participation of citizens wishing for the development of the Sinchon and Ewha Womans University areas.”

The signature campaign was conducted both offline at the district office, community service centers, and the Yonsei-ro Star Plaza signature booth, as well as online using QR codes.

Along with the signature campaign, on the 27th of last month, the district formed the ‘Gyeongui Line Underground Pilot Project Promotion Joint Committee’ with Yonsei University, Yonsei University Medical Center, and Ewha Womans University, making every effort to be selected as a pilot project.

Seodaemun-gu plans to submit a proposal to Seoul City within this month requesting that the ‘Gyeongui Line underground project be selected as a pilot project by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.’ The announcement of the pilot project selection by the Ministry is expected to be made in December this year.

The ‘Gyeongui Line underground project’ is a large-scale urban restructuring project that will underground the 5.8km section from Seoul Station to Gajwa Station and build residential complex hubs, medical specialized complex hubs, and joint cultural hubs on the upper vacant land.

The district plans to develop the Sinchon and Ewha Womans University areas into new growth hubs in the northwest region of Seoul through this project.

Mayor Lee Seong-heon stated, “We will not let our guard down and will do our best until the end to ensure the successful promotion of the Gyeongui Line underground project.”

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