Uijeongbu Confirms New Heungseon District?Gwanghwamun Express Bus Route to Replace Discontinued Route 106

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On November 26, the city of Uijeongbu in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Kim Donggeun) announced that the establishment of an express bus route from Heungseon District to Gwanghwamun had been confirmed. This new route will be the first express bus serving the western area of Uijeongbu, and is expected to mark a turning point in improving access to downtown Seoul, which has been insufficient until now.

On the 26th, the establishment of an express bus route from Heungseon District to Gwanghwamun was confirmed. The photo shows a protest against the discontinuation of Route 106 in August last year. Photo by Uijeongbu City

This express bus route was initiated in response to ongoing inconvenience experienced by residents following the discontinuation of Route 106 in August last year, with the aim of providing an alternative means of transportation. Since the discontinuation, the city has held ongoing working-level discussions with the Metropolitan Transport Commission, and has consistently worked to ensure residents' mobility rights. As a result, the new express bus route to Gwanghwamun was officially approved by the commission.

The newly established route will start from Beodeulgae, pass through Nokyang-dong and Ganeung-dong, and continue to Gwanghwamun. It is expected to ease congestion during commuting hours and improve access to central Seoul. The route is scheduled to begin operations next year, following the selection of a transport operator, issuance of licenses, and securing of vehicles, all of which will take place starting next month.

Mayor Kim Donggeun stated, "We have made multifaceted efforts to establish the express bus route with the goal of alleviating transportation inconveniences for residents who have been affected by the discontinuation of Route 106. The new Heungseon District-Gwanghwamun route is a meaningful achievement in enhancing transportation accessibility in the western area."

He added, "We will continue to expand the metropolitan transportation network to ensure residents' mobility rights in the future."

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