Hanam City to Switch Environmental Management of Line 5 Stations to Private Consignment... Expected to Save 1.8 Billion Won Over 3 Years

Hanam City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Lee Hyunjae) announced on November 19 that by switching the environmental management of the Hanam Line stations on Subway Line 5 to a private consignment model, it expects to save approximately 600 million won annually, totaling 1.8 billion won in budget savings over the three-year contract period.

Aerial view of Hanam City Hall. Provided by Hanam City

This adjustment changes the current structure, in which Hanam City paid about 2.2 billion won annually under the management of Seoul Metro, to a private consignment model starting in 2026, reducing the annual cost to approximately 1.6 billion won. Hanam City believes this measure will help alleviate the operating deficit of the Hanam Line and substantially improve the efficiency of urban rail operations.

In October, Hanam City conducted a review to select a contractor for cleaning and consignment operations at the Hanam Line stations on Subway Line 5. Based on the results, Hanam City signed a consignment agreement with Seohan Industrial Co., Ltd.

From 2026 to 2028, Seohan Industrial Co., Ltd. will be responsible for comprehensive environmental management at the four Hanam Line stations on Subway Line 5-Misa Station, Hanam Pungsan Station, Hanam City Hall Station, and Hanam Geomdansan Station-including cleaning of concourses, platforms, restrooms, and exterior areas, as well as disinfection and the operation of a professional cleaning team.

Hanam City also considered local employment and community contribution factors during the transition to consignment. Under the agreement, more than 50% of new hires will be residents of Hanam City to support local job creation. The city also plans to promote social contribution activities through sponsorship agreements with the Hanam City Welfare Center for the Disabled and the Hanam City Livelihood Stability Support Association.

Mayor Lee Hyunjae stated, "This transition to private consignment is the first step in innovating subway operations to minimize the operating deficit of the Hanam Line on Subway Line 5," and added, "We will systematically strengthen Hanam City's urban rail operation capabilities to reduce the financial burden not only for Line 5, but also for the future extension and operation of Lines 3 and 9."

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