The project to develop Mokpo Station into a key transportation hub in the southwestern region, connecting various modes of transport including rail, bus, and taxi, has been included in the government's basic plan.
The city of Mokpo announced on September 2 that the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport's Metropolitan Transport Committee has incorporated the 'Mokpo Station Complex Transfer Center Construction Project' as a new initiative in the '4th Basic Plan for Transfer Centers and Complex Transfer Centers (2026-2030),' which was announced on August 31.
The 4th Basic Plan focuses on expanding local transfer centers for balanced regional growth and creating future-oriented transfer hubs linked to mobility.
As the terminal station of the Honam Line, Mokpo Station has long served as a gateway for rail transport in the southwestern region. However, the aging facilities and increasing demand for rail services have highlighted the need for improvements and modernization, prompting the ongoing major renovation project at Mokpo Station.
Mokpo City has been in discussions with relevant agencies, including the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Korea Railroad Corporation, and the National Railroad Authority, to link the renovation project with the complex transfer center.
The project aims to address issues such as the lack of connections between transportation modes around Mokpo Station and parking space shortages, enhancing the overall transportation functionality centered around rail.
According to the plans included in the basic plan, the Mokpo Station Complex Transfer Center is expected to establish a transfer system connecting high-speed trains like KTX and SRT with intercity and express buses, city buses, and taxis.
A plan to secure approximately 500 parking spaces is also underway. Mokpo City believes that improving transfer convenience will not only enhance accessibility for Mokpo Station users but also contribute to revitalizing the surrounding downtown area.
If the renovation project and the complex transfer center construction are successfully linked, significant changes to the transportation system around Mokpo Station are anticipated. The core of the project is to improve the transfer routes for rail passengers switching to buses and taxis.
Song Chang-heon, head of the Urban Design Division of Mokpo City, stated, “Mokpo Station will transform into a representative transportation hub for the southwestern region through the expansion of the metropolitan rail network and the construction of the complex transfer center. We will closely cooperate with relevant agencies to ensure the seamless integration and advancement of the Mokpo Station renovation project and the complex transfer center construction.”
Meanwhile, Mokpo Station is a major railway station in the southwestern region, serving as the terminal for the Honam Line and operating KTX and SRT services. Mokpo City plans to enhance the transfer function between rail and public transport by linking the ongoing renovation project with the complex transfer center included in this government basic plan.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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