Missing Rebar Found in GTX-A Samsung Station Section... Ministry of Land Launches Audit

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has launched an emergency on-site inspection and audit after construction errors, including missing rebar, were confirmed in the GTX-A Samsung Station section.

Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport meeting. Yonhap News Agency

On May 15, the ministry announced that it has taken appropriate measures after construction errors were discovered in the Samsung Station section of the GTX-A line, which is currently undergoing comprehensive test operations with the goal of connecting all sections within this year.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government, which is responsible for construction in this section, reported to the ministry last month that construction errors such as missing rebar had occurred and that it has now established a reinforcement plan.

The ministry also pointed out as an issue the fact that, despite the seriousness of the construction errors, the Seoul Metropolitan Government only reported the matter several months after becoming aware of it in November of last year. On this day, the ministry launched an audit of the Seoul Metropolitan Government and the National Railroad Authority.

Additionally, the ministry stated that it plans to thoroughly verify the safety of the reinforcement plan submitted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government through authorized institutions and other means.

The ministry added, "The timing of non-stop passage through Samsung Station will be determined at a later date after comprehensively reviewing the results of the reinforcement plan verification and other factors."

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