Candidate Lee Hyunjae Delivers "GTX-D Hwangsan Route Request Letter" to National Assembly Member Kim Eunhye of the Land, Infrastructure and Transport Committee

On May 20, Lee Hyun-jae, candidate for Mayor of Hanam, visited National Assembly member Kim Eun-hye, a member of the National Assembly's Land, Infrastructure and Transport Committee, and delivered a request letter regarding the inclusion of Hwangsan in the GTX-D route. At the meeting, Hyun Gyotae, the chief executive of the GTX-D Route Promotion Committee, and the co-chairs also presented a "20,000 Citizens' Petition" signed by 22,543 citizens. Hyun Gyotae, the chief executive, emphasized that "Hwangsan is the optimal location for rail transportation in Gangdong and Hanam."

Lee Hyunjae, candidate for Mayor of Hanam, is delivering a request letter regarding the route of Kim Eunhye GTX-D via Hwangsan. Provided by candidate Lee Hyunjae

Candidate Lee explained that more than 60% of Hanam consists of new towns, resulting in serious traffic issues, particularly for commuting to Seoul. He stressed that Hwangsan serves as the gateway to Hanam and holds significant development potential as a transportation hub for the eastern part of the Seoul metropolitan area.

He further stated, "This area is adjacent not only to Hanam but also to Samsung Engineering in Gangdong District and to high-tech industrial complexes. With a floating population of 100,000 expected in the future, the GTX-D route passing through Hwangsan is essential and must be realized."

In response, Assemblywoman Kim Eun-hye said, "I fully agree and will do my utmost to ensure that the GTX-D route passes through Hwangsan." She explained, "The vice minister in charge at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport is scheduled to visit this week, so I will strongly request that the GTX-D Hwangsan detour be included in the National Rail Network Plan and will do my best to make it happen."

Meanwhile, candidate Lee has previously stated that his key transportation pledge for the upcoming ninth term of local government is to ensure the GTX-D route and the Hwangsan detour are reflected in the National Rail Network Plan as the top priority.

The petition delivered that day reflects the expectations regarding the GTX-D Hwangsan detour from the GTX-D Route Invitation Committee in Misa, the Knowledge Industry Center Association, the Hanam Seafood Traditional Market Merchants Association, and others.

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