Jeonggwan Line Construction on Track: Gijang County and Busan City Sign Basic Agreement

Accelerating the Construction of the Eastern Busan Circular Railway Network

Construction to Begin in 2028, Opening Scheduled for 2032

Gijang County is moving forward in earnest with its long-awaited project, the construction of the Jeonggwan Line Urban Railway.

On the afternoon of April 16, Gijang County announced that it had signed the "Basic Agreement on the Construction Project of the Jeonggwan Line Urban Railway" with Busan Metropolitan City at Busan City Hall, thereby accelerating the implementation of the project.

The Jeonggwan Line Urban Railway is a key project designed to resolve transportation inconveniences in Jeonggwan New Town and to establish transfer systems with the Busan-Yangsan-Ulsan Metropolitan Railway and the Donghae Line, ultimately completing the circular railway network in the eastern Busan area. Through this, Gijang County is expected to emerge as a central hub of the metropolitan economic zone connecting Busan, Yangsan, and Ulsan.

This agreement was established to clarify the roles of both organizations during the project implementation process and to strengthen their cooperation system. Busan City will oversee the entire project, including design and construction, while Gijang County will be responsible for supporting permits and approvals and sharing the project costs.

Following the signing of the agreement, Gijang County plans to form a working-level consultative body with Busan City to actively incorporate local residents' opinions as the project moves forward.

County Governor Jeong Jongbok stated, "This agreement is an important milestone that makes the construction of the Jeonggwan Line tangible," adding, "We will work closely with Busan City to quickly create a comfortable transportation environment that residents can truly feel."

The Jeonggwan Line construction project aims to begin construction in 2028 and open the line in 2032, following the establishment of a master plan and administrative procedures.

Gijang County is signing the 'Basic Agreement on the Construction Project of the Jeonggwan Line of Urban Railway' with Busan City.

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