Gyeongju City Accelerates Creation of Historical and Cultural Hub and Development of a Pleasant Urban Environment

Gyeongju City is working to strengthen urban competitiveness by simultaneously securing a transportation hub through the construction of the Gyeongju Station Complex Transfer Center and improving the urban environment by reorganizing aerial cables within the city center.

On April 21, Gyeongju City held the final report meeting for the basic plan and feasibility study on the Gyeongju Station Complex Transfer Center at the City Hall's video conference room.

Perspective view of Gyeongju Station area complex transfer center. Provided by Gyeongju City

This study aimed to develop a large-scale complex transfer center covering approximately 75,000 square meters in the area around Gyeongju Station in Hwacheon-ri, Geoncheon-eup. The plan includes a transfer parking lot, bus and taxi transfer facilities, as well as a cultural history exhibition hall.

The meeting was attended by Choi Hyukjun, Acting Mayor of Gyeongju, city officials, and representatives of local residents, who reviewed the functions, demand, and feasibility of the complex transfer center.

In particular, there were in-depth discussions on major facilities to be introduced, such as a large-scale transfer parking lot, a business support center, a traditional hotel, and commercial facilities, to meet the expected increase in tourism demand in the post-APEC era.

Based on the results of this study, the city plans to further specify the strategy for establishing a complex transfer system that integrates transportation, tourism, and business functions.

At the same time, Gyeongju City is also beginning in earnest the project to reorganize aerial cables in order to improve the city's appearance and ensure pedestrian safety.

On the 21st, Gyeongju City held the "1st Meeting of the Gyeongju Regional Maintenance Council for the 2026 Public Cable Maintenance Project" at the City Hall's large conference room to discuss the project promotion plan. Provided by Gyeongju City

On the same day, the city held a regional maintenance council meeting in the main conference room at City Hall, attended by representatives from Korea Electric Power Corporation and telecommunications companies, to share detailed plans.

This maintenance project will be carried out through December, targeting five areas in the city, including the terminal, Geumridan-gil, Jungang Market, and Seongdong Market.

The entire project cost will be borne by telecommunications operators, who will focus on removing decommissioned lines and unnecessary overhead wires where services have ended.

Gyeongju City and related organizations have agreed to establish a close cooperation system to ensure systematic project management and safe maintenance.

Choi Hyukjun, Acting Mayor of Gyeongju, stated that every effort will be made to ensure that the Gyeongju Station Complex Transfer Center becomes a transportation hub befitting Gyeongju's status as a city of cultural history.

Seo Yangsuk, Director of the Digital Policy Division, added that the city will enhance maintenance quality through cooperation with telecommunications companies and create a pleasant urban environment that citizens can truly experience.

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