Lee Hyun-jae, Mayor of Hanam, "Full Effort for Wirye-Sinsa Line Extension to Hanam"

Revealed During Dialogue with Wirye-dong Residents
"Gathering Overall Consensus Is Key for Seoul Incorporation"
Plan to Join Climate Companion Card Soon

On the 16th, Lee Hyun-jae, Mayor of Hanam City, stated during a dialogue with residents of Wirye-dong, "Hanam City is striving to make the extension of the Wirye Sinsa Line to Hanam, which has been converted into a financial project, a joint issue in cooperation with Songpa and Yonsei. We ask our residents to show great interest and support."

On the 16th, Lee Hyun-jae, Mayor of Hanam City, stated during a dialogue with residents of Wirye-dong, "Hanam City is striving to make the extension of the Wirye-Sinsa Line to Hanam, which has been converted into a financial project, a joint issue in cooperation with Songpa." Photo by Hanam City

At the dialogue held at the Wirye-dong Administrative Welfare Center that day, Mayor Lee said, "We are doing our best, including scheduling a morning meeting with the Seoul Deputy Mayor tomorrow, to ensure that the Wirye Sinsa Line, the top concern of Wirye-dong residents, is connected to Hanam."

The Wirye Sinsa Line is a light rail line connecting Wirye New Town and Sinsa Station on Subway Line 3. Previously, in October last year, Hanam City held a resident briefing session on the preliminary feasibility study for the Hanam extension of the Wirye Sinsa Line, explaining the economic analysis results of alternative routes and gathering residents' opinions.

Furthermore, regarding the incorporation into Seoul, Mayor Lee emphasized, "As mayor, I believe it is important to gather the opinions and overall consensus of Wirye-dong residents, so I would like to say that we will discuss this together through the Public-Private Cooperation Committee."

He also urged residents not to worry excessively about concerns over overcrowded classes.

Mayor Lee stated, "We are promoting the remodeling of Wirye Middle School and Wirye High School, and Gyeonggi Province Superintendent of Education Lim Tae-hee has also said that if problems arise, they will share resources with Seongnam in Wirye, and if issues persist, they will share with Songpa to respond accordingly. Therefore, I want to assure citizens not to worry too much."

During the Q&A session that day, in response to a request to promote the Climate Companion Card, Mayor Lee said, "We plan to participate soon." He added, "Although the process of negotiating various conditions with Seoul City caused some delay, I want to inform you that we have proposed to Seoul City to participate quickly in the Climate Companion Card."

Regarding a question demanding a definite answer about the installation of CCTV following large fires at Cheongnyang Mountain in 2022 and a fire caused by a cigarette butt in November last year, he promised, "We will secure the budget through this year's supplementary budget and install CCTV promptly."

Additionally, during a dialogue with residents of Gambuk-dong held that morning, Mayor Lee stated that he would carefully oversee the progress of the city gas project and the construction of sports facilities in the underpass space of the Sejong-Pocheon Expressway.

Mayor Lee said, "We plan to start construction of the remaining sections of the city gas supply pipes in the Anchon Village area within the first half of this year, and we will comprehensively review the feasibility of city gas construction in the Gambuk 6-dong area and share the results with residents," adding, "We will strive to complete the construction of sports facilities in the underpass space of the Sejong-Pocheon Expressway this year."

Moreover, regarding a civil complaint about dust, stone debris, and fine dust caused by large construction vehicles passing through Gamcho-ro, requesting an increase in suction vehicles and replacement of dead street trees with new ones, Mayor Lee responded, "We will consult with the construction companies to consider alternatives, and I will visit the site to take immediate action on the street tree replacement."

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