Mayor Kim Donggeun: "GTX-C Is the Core Driving Force for Uijeongbu's Future... Start Construction Without Delay"

Uijeongbu Holds Citizens' Resolution Rally Over Delays in GTX-C Construction
Calls for "Responsible Measures" from the Government and Unites Public Aspiration for Early Commencement
City Urges Prompt Government Action to Ensure a "Life with Evenings" for Citizens

Uijeongbu City, Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Kim Donggeun), announced on December 4 that the "Citizens' Resolution Rally Urging the Early Start of GTX-C Construction" was held with high interest and participation from citizens.

Mayor Kim Donggeun is delivering a welcoming speech at the "Citizens' Resolution Rally Urging the Early Construction of GTX-C" on the 4th. Provided by Uijeongbu City

The rally, held at Uijeongbu Culture Station Eum, was organized to urge the government to promptly begin construction of the GTX-C line, which has seen little progress for several years since the groundbreaking ceremony in January of last year. The event was further energized by the participation of around 150 citizens, various civic groups, Mayor Kim Donggeun, City Council Chair Kim Yeongyun, as well as provincial and city council members.

Participants united in their call for the early start of the GTX-C line through speeches by citizen representatives, the reading of a resolution, chanting of slogans, and a slogan performance.

In his welcoming speech, Mayor Kim Donggeun stated, "The GTX-C line is a core driving force that will lead the future transformation of Uijeongbu City, and it is more important than ever for citizens to speak with one voice to push this project forward. I hope that, starting with today's rally, the aspirations of citizens in northern Gyeonggi Province for the commencement of GTX-C construction will gradually spread to other municipalities, so that we can all speak as one."

Mayor Kim Donggeun is holding a picket with citizens and pledging for the prompt commencement of GTX-C construction at the "Citizen Resolution Rally to Urge the Early Start of GTX-C" held on the 4th at Uijeongbu Culture Station Eum. Provided by Uijeongbu City

Shin Minsik, Chair of the Residents’ Autonomous Committee, who participated as a citizen representative, emphasized, "Due to the lack of coordination among the project operator, construction company, and government ministries, citizens have been left waiting indefinitely. The government must promptly fulfill its promise, which holds the future of our region."

Lim Youngguk, Chair of the Community Leaders' Council, strongly urged the government in a resolution to: ▲ establish responsible measures for the prompt commencement of the GTX-C construction project, ▲ immediately begin construction to restore policy credibility and achieve balanced development in the metropolitan area, ▲ guarantee a 'life with evenings' for citizens suffering from commuting hardships, and ▲ prioritize advancing the opening date as a top agenda item.

During the following slogan chanting session, participants held pickets and reaffirmed their determination, calling for the early start of GTX-C construction-which will drive balanced development in the metropolitan area-and for the government to take responsible action.

Scene from the 'GTX-C Early Construction Urging Citizens' Resolution Rally' held on the 4th at Uijeongbu Culture Station Eum. Provided by Uijeongbu City

Starting immediately after the rally, the city will launch a citywide signature campaign for one month at the city hall civil service office and local community centers to raise public interest and unite citizens’ aspirations. Once the campaign concludes, the collected signatures will be delivered to the government, and citizens are encouraged to continue their active interest and participation.

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