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Busan Metropolitan City Appoints New President of Busan Transportation Corporation to Enhance Public Transit Services and Passenger Safety

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Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Chun Jae-soo) announced that it will appoint Kim Tae-ho, former president of Seoul Metro, as president of Busan Transportation Corporation.

The appointment ceremony will take place today (October 21) at 3:40 p.m. in the Protocol Room at Busan City Hall. The term of office is three years.

The decision prioritizes the stable operation of the urban rail system, which directly affects residents' daily lives and convenience. The city determined that a prompt appointment was essential to prevent a prolonged leadership vacancy and management disruption and to ensure that pressing issues are addressed responsibly.

A key factor behind the decision was the need to address critical issues directly affecting residents' daily lives without further delay.

With a labor union strike scheduled to begin on October 23, the appointment of a president capable of overseeing labor-management negotiations and making major management decisions is urgently needed. Kim Tae-ho, the incoming president, is a management expert who has held leadership positions in the private sector and served as the inaugural president of Seoul Metro. He is considered well qualified to protect the interests of passengers by resolving labor-management disputes and strengthening railway facility safety management.

The city takes seriously the Busan Metropolitan Council's assessment that the nominee was unsuitable for appointment following the confirmation hearing. It comprehensively reviewed the concerns and criticisms raised during the hearing, the nominee's professional expertise and management capabilities, and the urgency of issues facing the corporation.

Following this review, the city concluded that no serious grounds for disqualification had been identified that would preclude the appointment. While respecting the council's assessment, the city decided to proceed with the appointment, giving significant weight to the urgent need to ensure stable operations at the public corporation.

To address concerns raised during the confirmation hearing, the city plans to closely monitor the corporation's operations and management performance after the appointment and make every effort to strengthen public trust.

Mayor Chun Jae-soo stated, "The president of Busan Transportation Corporation holds a critical position responsible for passenger convenience and safety. The role requires not only leadership capabilities but also the ability to take effective action and demonstrate accountability in resolving pressing challenges."

He added, "I urge the incoming president to take seriously the opinions and concerns raised during the Metropolitan Council's confirmation hearing and to focus on responsible management and delivering tangible results, so that the corporation can address its urgent challenges while earning the trust of residents."

Meanwhile, the city plans to give further consideration before deciding whether to appoint Kim Myung-soo, the nominee for chairperson of Busan Infrastructure Corporation.