Daegu’s 40 Billion Won Hwawon LH Site Left Idle for 28 Years... Councilor Hajung Hwan Urges for Development Plan

Hajung Hwan, a member of the Daegu City Council (People Power Party, Dalseong District 1), strongly urged for the swift rezoning and development of the Hwawon LH (Korea Land and Housing Corporation) site, which has been left neglected for over 30 years, through a written administrative inquiry on October 27.

Councilor Hajung Hwan pointed out, "The Seobu Bus Terminal, which opened in 1975, was confirmed for relocation to the Myeonggok residential development district in Hwawon-eup in 1997 due to urbanization in Daemyeong-dong, Nam-gu, Daegu. However, 28 years have passed without any action, leaving the site neglected. The 38,882 square meter site has seen its land value surge from 18.6 billion won at the time to 40 billion won today, and annual financial costs of 900 million won are being incurred, illustrating how administrative irresponsibility is causing harm to citizens."

Hajung Hwan, Daegu City Councilor

He continued, "Dalseong District is constantly facing civil complaints related to the development of the site and is struggling to attract public institutions and promote large-scale projects. LH is also suffering financial losses due to delayed recovery of its investment. Nevertheless, Daegu City has consistently maintained a passive stance in response to repeated requests from Dalseong District and LH for the abolition of urban planning facilities and rezoning."

He further emphasized, "Since Daegu City is pushing ahead with the construction of the Seodaegu Station Integrated Transfer Center, which will combine the Seobu and Bukbu bus terminals, with the goal of breaking ground by the end of next year, there is no longer any reason to keep the Hwawon LH site tied up as the relocation site for the Seobu Bus Terminal. The city must promptly proceed with rezoning so that Dalseong District can actively pursue the site development project."

Accordingly, he demanded clear statements regarding: △the current status of the Seodaegu Station Integrated Transfer Center project, which remains stalled, and the position of the Seobu Bus Terminal corporation; and △Daegu City's stance on the abolition of urban planning facilities and rezoning for the Hwawon LH site.

Councilor Hajung Hwan reiterated, "Daegu City must unwaveringly pursue the Seodaegu Station Integrated Transfer Center project and, at the same time, open the path for development for citizens by rezoning the Hwawon LH site, which has been left unused for over 30 years. Using the Seodaegu Station Integrated Transfer Center project as an excuse to evade responsibility must not result in delayed regional development and harm to citizens."

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