Jintae Kim Vows to Usher in 40-Minute Wonju–Gangnam Era... Completing Gangwon's Metropolitan Network with Five Major Railways

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Jintae Kim, candidate for Governor of Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, visited a pay-as-you-throw trash bag manufacturing plant and then, as the second step of his "Steadfast Baton Relay" campaign, toured the construction site of the double-track railway between Yeoju and Wonju, presenting a blueprint for a transportation revolution in the Gangwon region.

Governor Jin-tae Kim of Gangwon Province, Lubo, is directly inspecting the progress at the construction site around Jijeong-myeon, Wonju-si, at 9:30 a.m. on the 15th, receiving a detailed briefing from the site officials. Provided by candidate Jin-tae Kim

At 9:30 a.m. on the 15th, candidate Kim arrived at the construction site around Jijeong-myeon, Wonju City, personally inspecting the progress and receiving a detailed briefing from site officials.

The Yeoju–Wonju double-track railway project was one of the core pledges pursued by candidate Jintae Kim during his eighth term as governor. At the time, Kim persistently persuaded and negotiated with the central government, ultimately leading to the groundbreaking in January 2024.

If the section opens as planned in 2028, the travel time from Seowonju to Gangnam (Suseo) in Seoul will be dramatically reduced to around 40 minutes. This is expected to be a turning point that not only shortens travel time but also significantly improves access to the Seoul metropolitan area for southwestern Gangwon, including Wonju.

At the site, candidate Kim emphasized that Wonju is emerging as a key transportation hub for the metropolitan area.

He said, "Once the ongoing Yeoju–Wonju line opens, a 250-kilometer high-speed section directly connecting Wonju to Suseo will be secured. In addition to the existing Jungang Line and Gyeonggang Line, the new double-track railway, the planned extension of the metropolitan subway, and the future GTX-D line will bring the total number of rail routes from Wonju to Seoul to five."

He added, "This will create an unparalleled transportation network, unique even on a national level."

Governor Jin Tae Kim of Gangwon Province is inspecting the progress directly at the construction site in the Jijeong-myeon area of Wonju-si at 9:30 a.m. on the 15th, receiving a detailed briefing from on-site personnel. Provided by candidate Jin Tae Kim

Candidate Kim also reiterated his commitment to the future vision of constructing the Chunwon Line (Chuncheon–Wonju).

Jintae Kim promised, "If we push forward and complete the Chunwon Line, which is a top priority for the provincial administration, Gangwon Province will truly have an all-directional transportation network. I will not just make promises, but will deliver concrete results and firmly usher in the era of Gangwon as a metropolitan transportation hub."

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