Governor Kim Jin-tae: "Chuncheon?Wonju Line Is Essential"... Minister of Land "I Agree, Will Do My Best"

Gangwon Province Mobilizes Full Efforts for Inclusion of 10 Projects in the 5th National Railway Plan
Governor Kim Jin-tae Directly Appeals to Minister Kim Yoon-duk
Requests for Approval of Yongmun?Hongcheon and Samcheok?Gangneung Feasibility Studies

On October 21, Governor Kim Jin-tae of Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province met with Kim Yoon-duk, Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, at the National Land Development Exhibition Hall in Seoul to actively request that the 10 new railway projects proposed by Gangwon Province be fully reflected in the 5th National Railway Network Construction Plan (2026-2035).

Governor Jin-Tae Kim of Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province met with Minister Yoon-Duk Kim of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport on the 21st at the National Land Development Exhibition Hall in Seoul to request that the 10 new railway projects applied for by Gangwon Province be reflected as much as possible in the "5th National Railway Network Construction Plan" (2026-2035). Provided by Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province

Governor Kim particularly emphasized the necessity of the Chuncheon-Wonju line, which connects major cities within the province. Minister Kim Yoon-duk reportedly responded by saying, "This is an essential project for Gangwon Province," and assured that he would do his utmost to support it.

The 5th National Railway Network Construction Plan is the highest-level statutory plan that will determine the direction of national railway policy for the next 10 years and is scheduled to be finalized and announced early next year. Gangwon Province is fully committed to ensuring that the 10 railway projects, which are vital for fulfilling residents' aspirations and revitalizing the local economy, are included in this key plan.

The 10 new railway projects proposed by Gangwon Province consist of seven general railway lines (Chuncheon-Wonju Line, Taebaek-Yeongdong Line, Gyeongwon Line, Pyeongchang-Jeongseon Line, Jecheon-Pyeongchang Line, Goseong Connection Line, Chuncheon-Sokcho Line) and three metropolitan railway lines (GTX-B Chuncheon Extension, GTX-D Wonju New Line, Gyeongui-Jungang Line).

Governor Kim stressed that these projects would streamline Gangwon's railway transportation system, address underserved areas, and have significant economic ripple effects by contributing to balanced national development and generating new transportation demand.

In addition, Governor Kim requested the inclusion of other major SOC (Social Overhead Capital) projects in the Gangwon region: the passage of preliminary feasibility studies for the Yongmun-Hongcheon metropolitan railway and the Samcheok-Gangneung high-speed railway, the selection of the Sokcho-Goseong expressway as a preliminary feasibility study project within the year, and the inclusion of the Chuncheon IC-Daeryong Interchange improvement project on National Route 46 in the national plan.

Minister Kim Yoon-duk stated, "I have studied the province's key issues extensively and am well aware of them," expressing his commitment to closely manage Gangwon's major projects.

Governor Kim Jin-tae said, "I appreciate your promise during the recent town hall meeting to work hard for Gangwon Province," and added, "Given your strong interest, expectations are high within the province." He further requested, "Considering the province's financial difficulties, we ask for active support from the central government."

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