Gwacheon City Council in Gyeonggi Province is urging the inclusion of four stations in the Wirae-Gwacheon Line, drawing significant attention.
On the morning of October 2, all council members attended a public hearing held at the Grand Hall of the aT Center in Yangjae-dong, Seoul, regarding the draft environmental impact assessment for the Wirae-Gwacheon metropolitan railway project.
Hundreds of Gwacheon citizens gathered at the event to express their community's interest in the Wirae-Gwacheon railway project.
Some citizens called on the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport to incorporate the four stations requested by Gwacheon into the project plan, emphasizing local traffic conditions and residents' opinions.
The stations requested by Gwacheon include Gwacheon-daero (Munwon) Station, Gwacheon District Station, Juam Station, and Yangjae IC (Janggun Village) Station.
The Wirae-Gwacheon metropolitan railway is a major project spanning 28.25 kilometers, connecting the districts of Seocho, Gangnam, and Songpa in Seoul with Gwacheon and Seongnam in Gyeonggi Province. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport is responsible for key procedures such as project planning and approval.
Last December, the council adopted a resolution demanding the installation of the four stations in Gwacheon during a plenary session.
The resolution was passed unanimously by all seven council members present.
Citizens attending the public hearing reiterated the necessity of installing the four stations.
One citizen stated, "The location of the stations should be determined considering the convenience of citizens traveling from various parts of Gwacheon to Seoul. I hope a convenient metropolitan transportation network is established for local residents."
Chairperson Hwang Sun-hee emphasized, "The presence of hundreds of Gwacheon citizens at the site demonstrates the significant interest and demands of the community regarding the Wirae-Gwacheon metropolitan railway. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport must not take the voices of Gwacheon citizens lightly."
She added, "The four stations in Gwacheon are essential for regional connectivity and metropolitan transportation convenience, and we will continue to discuss with relevant agencies to ensure the citizens' wishes are reflected in the project plan."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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