Yongin City is urging residents to participate in a public survey conducted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport for the '5th National Railway Network Construction Plan (2026-2035).'
On November 10, Mayor Lee Sang-il encouraged citizens to take part in the survey to ensure that three proposed railway projects are included in the plan.
The survey will be open until 3 p.m. on November 13. It aims to gather public opinions on the level of railway service in their areas and investment directions.
Questions include the role of railways in 30 years, key policy goals, expansion of investment scale, and appropriate investment distribution between the metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas. Participants can access the survey through the Ministry's website, the 'KORAIL+' app, QR codes at major railway stations, and QR codes available on the Yongin City Hall website and local administrative welfare centers.
The three projects proposed by the city for inclusion in the Ministry's plan are the extension of the Gyeonggang Line, the establishment of the Gyeonggi Southern Metropolitan Railway, and the creation of the Gyeonggi Southern East-West Cross Line (Semiconductor Line).
The Gyeonggang Line extension covers approximately 38 kilometers from Gwangju Station to Everland and Namsa General Railway. The Gyeonggi Southern Metropolitan Railway spans about 50.7 kilometers from Seoul Sports Complex to Suseo Station, Seongnam Pangyo Station, Yongin Sinbong and Seongbok-dong, Suwon Gwanggyo, and Hwaseong Bongdam. The Semiconductor Line runs 89.4 kilometers from Icheon Bubal-eup to the Yongin Semiconductor Cluster Industrial Complex, Yongin I-dong and Namsa-eup Advanced System Semiconductor Cluster National Industrial Complex, Dongtan, Byeongjeom, and Jeongok Port.
Mayor Lee stated, "These are essential infrastructure projects necessary for the development of the semiconductor industry, which is a backbone of the national economy. I urge everyone to strongly express why these railway plans should proceed."
He also expressed hope that the government would take proactive measures to alleviate transportation inconveniences in the metropolitan area to avoid claims of reverse discrimination against it.
The city believes that if these three projects are included in the plan and realized, it will enhance urban competitiveness and improve mobility for citizens while contributing to the development of the semiconductor industry.
The inclusion of the Gyeonggi Southern Metropolitan Railway is expected to increase the feasibility of the 'Dongbaek-Sinbong Line,' included in the second Gyeonggi Province Urban Railway Network Construction Plan set for December 2025, and the 'Eonnam-Dongcheon Line,' which is undergoing a preliminary feasibility study.
To expedite the realization of the railway network plan, the city has set a goal to accumulate a railway fund ranging from 500 billion to 1 trillion won by 2030.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport will also hold a public opinion gathering event titled 'Railway Transformation Connecting the Tomorrow of a New Korea' on November 13 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Korea Construction Association Conference Hall. The event will feature presentations from the Korea Transport Institute, local government opinions, expert discussions, and public feedback collection.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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