Ministry of Land and Infrastructure - Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam, Meeting to Discuss the 5th Metropolitan Transport Implementation Plan
The Metropolitan Transport Committee of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport will conduct discussions on improving the metropolitan transport network in the Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam (Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam) regions.
During this meeting, the requests from each local government regarding the selection of major projects for the 5th Metropolitan Transport Implementation Plan (2026-2030) will be reviewed, and the inclusion of new projects will be closely examined.
It is expected that these discussions will contribute to enhancing the efficiency of the regional transport network.
Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam Metropolitan Transport Meeting Held in Busan on the 6th
The Metropolitan Transport Committee will hold a meeting on the Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam Metropolitan Transport Implementation Plan at 2 PM on March 6 at the KTX conference room at Busan Station. The meeting will be attended by the future deputy mayor of Busan, the executive vice governor of Gyeongnam, the head of the Ulsan Transportation Bureau, and officials from the Korea Transportation Institute to review the progress of metropolitan transportation facilities and discuss the inclusion of new projects.
The Metropolitan Transport Implementation Plan is a statutory plan established every five years under the "Metropolitan Transport Act." The plan aims to expand metropolitan transport facilities and improve systems, targeting five metropolitan areas: the Capital Region, Busan-Ulsan, Daegu, Gwangju, and Daejeon. Notably, the 4th plan for 2021-2025 included a total of 146 projects.
This meeting is expected to share the progress of existing projects in the Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam region and to discuss new projects to be included in the 5th Metropolitan Transport Implementation Plan. It is anticipated that this will lay the groundwork for further development of the regional transport system.
Busan, Promotion of 'C-Hub Station' Transfer Center in Haeundae Jungdong
The city of Busan plans to request the inclusion of four new transport facilities, including the C-HUB Station transfer center at Haeundae Jungdong Station, in the 5th Metropolitan Transport Implementation Plan. It is worth paying attention to whether the Busanjin Station transfer center can be successfully promoted this time.
The C-HUB Station is planned to be developed as a transfer center that connects intercity buses, city buses, and urban railways using the public parking lot near Haeundae Jungdong Station. Currently, various intercity bus routes including Incheon Airport, Dong Seoul, Southern Seoul, Osan, Suwon, and Ansan stop in this area.
Once the transfer center is established, passengers are expected to use the subway and city buses more conveniently. This expansion of transport infrastructure will have a positive effect on both Busan citizens and tourists.
The project overview is conducted at the public parking lot at Exit 2 of Haeundae Jungdong Station.
The structure will have an area for intercity buses on the first floor, a transfer area for city buses and subways on the second floor, and convenience facilities and commercial spaces on the third floor and above.
The total project cost is 29 billion won, which consists of 8.7 billion won from the national budget and 20.3 billion won from local funds.
The schedule aims to start basic and detailed design in 2025, break ground in 2027, and complete the project by 2030.
Ulsan Requests Construction of Metropolitan Rapid Transit Railway to Gadeokdo New Airport
The city of Ulsan plans to request the construction of a Metropolitan Rapid Transit Railway (GTX) connecting Ulsan Nam-gu with Gadeokdo New Airport in Busan.
With the opening of Gadeokdo New Airport scheduled, the necessity of a railway directly linking Ulsan and the airport is emphasized, and government support will be requested.
Gyeongnam Requests Inclusion of Six Projects, Including 'Noksan-Jinhae Metropolitan Railway'
Gyeongsangnam-do announced that one out of nine projects from the 4th Metropolitan Transport Implementation Plan has been completed, while eight projects are currently ongoing. Along with this, it plans to request the inclusion of six new projects in the 5th plan, including the Noksan-Jinhae Metropolitan Railway.
The Noksan-Jinhae Metropolitan Railway is a line connecting the Gangseo-gu of Busan and the Jinhae-gu of Changwon, aiming to expand exchanges between the key cities of Busan and Changwon. If this line is included, it is expected to significantly enhance the efficiency of industrial and logistics movements in the southeastern region.
Further details regarding Changwon's 5th Metropolitan Transport Implementation Plan can be checked through the link below.
The 5th Metropolitan Transport Implementation Plan to be Finalized by the End of This Year
During the meeting, the preliminary review results of 11 proposed projects from the Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam regions were announced. Projects requiring further enhancement will be requested to be revised and submitted by March 31.
Subsequently, a process of economic feasibility analysis (B/C), discovery of new projects, inter-municipal consultations, and public hearings will be conducted, aiming for a final confirmation and announcement by the end of this year.
The chairman of the Metropolitan Transport Committee emphasized, "Metropolitan transport facilities are important projects connecting multiple municipalities, so joint efforts from local governments are essential," and urged active project proposals and collaboration to ensure that high-effectiveness new projects are included in the 5th implementation plan.
Future Outlook and Expected Effects
If the new projects requested by Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam are included in the 5th Metropolitan Transport Implementation Plan, it is expected that the accessibility of the transport in the Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam area will be significantly improved. Especially, if the construction of the Haeundae C-Hub Station is achieved, the transfer between intercity and city buses, as well as urban railways, will become more convenient, leading to smoother traffic flow in the region.
Additionally, if the construction of the Gadeokdo New Airport Metropolitan Rapid Transit Railway and the Noksan-Jinhae Metropolitan Railway is confirmed, it will enhance airport accessibility and likely activate the logistics and industrial complexes in the southeastern region. How actively the opinions of local governments are reflected in the upcoming economic feasibility analyses and public hearings will be critical.
Once the materials from each local government are made public, more detailed postings will be planned based on that content.
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