Seoul City will impose penalty points on Hyundai Engineering & Construction and other contractors for omitting rebar in the underground construction of the GTX-A line's Samseong Station. The city will accept appeals until the end of the month before finalizing the penalties.
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon and Democratic Party councilors engaged in a heated debate at the Seoul City Council over the GTX-A subway line's rebar omission issue. The mayor argued the matter was politicized, causing project delays and financial burdens, while councilors emphasized public safety.
국민의힘과 더불어민주당, GTX 철근 누락 사태로 서울시장 후보 책임 논란 격화. 여야, 상대 후보 허위사실 유포 및 책임론 주장
Seoul City stated it continuously informed the National Railway Infrastructure Agency about the GTX-A subway rebar omission, criticizing the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport for causing public anxiety by mentioning potential construction suspension. The Ministry countered that Seoul's reports lacked specific details on the omission, making it hard to identify as a critical error.
Seoul City stated it informed the National Railway Corp about rebar omissions in the GTX-A line construction three days after becoming aware. The city criticized the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport for causing public anxiety by mentioning potential construction halts.
국토부가 GTX-A 삼성역 구간 철근 누락 관련 서울시의 통보 주장에 대해 월간보고서 업무일지에만 제한적으로 기재돼 긴급 보고는 없었다고 반박했다. 국토부는 서울시가 보강 공법 검증이 필요하며 관계기관 협의를 거쳐 대책을 마련해야 한다고 주장했다.
Seoul City is actively addressing public concerns and clarifying allegations of a cover-up regarding a rebar omission in the GTX-A Samsung Station construction. Officials state the structural integrity remains secure and reinforcement measures are being implemented.
A construction error involving steel bar omission in the GTX-A Samsung Station project was reported by Hyundai E&C to the supervising body. Seoul City and the Korea National Railway are coordinating reinforcement plans, with the city officially notifying the railway authority multiple times and seeking expert consultation.
Seoul City stated it continuously informed the National Railway Agency about the rebar omission issue in the GTX-A construction, criticizing the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport for causing public anxiety by mentioning potential construction halts.
Seoul City expressed regret over the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport's recent statements regarding the GTX-A line's Samsung Station, accusing the ministry of causing public anxiety by mentioning potential construction halts. The city emphasized its consistent communication with the National Railway Corporation regarding reinforcement plans and construction progress since November.
Seoul mayoral candidate Jung Kang-oh of the Democratic Party criticized incumbent Mayor Oh Se-hoon of the People Power Party over safety issues, including the GTX-A line's construction problems, and housing shortages. Jung vowed to create a safer Seoul and improve economic vitality, contrasting his experience with Oh's.
김윤덕 국토교통부 장관은 철근 누락이 발생한 GTX 삼성역 구간 현장을 방문하여 철저한 원인 규명과 안전 확보를 당부했다. 장관은 시공 과정의 부실 원인을 규명하고 안전 문제가 없도록 보강 방안을 검증할 것을 지시했다.
더불어민주당은 GTX-A 삼성역 구간 철근 누락 사건에 대해 서울시의 은폐 의혹을 제기하며 오세훈 시장의 실정을 부각했다. 당은 진상규명 TF를 구성하고 시 차원의 은폐, 보강 방안 미검증, 책임 회피 등 5가지 쟁점을 조사할 예정이다.
The People Power Party criticized Democratic Party candidates, calling their actions "갑질" (abuse of power) and "내로남불" (hypocrisy). Song Eon-seok labeled Jeong Won-oh's plan to halt GTX construction a "socialist idea." The party is forming verification teams for candidates Ha Jeong-woo and Jeong Won-oh.
