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Heavy rain delays 58 KTX and ordinary trains, suspends six services

Torrential downours in the Chungcheong region caused widespread disruption and safety inspections along Korail's network.

2026.7.9

Notices announcing the suspension and delays of some train services are displayed on an electronic board at Seoul Station in Jung District, central Seoul, on May 27, following the partial collapse of the Seosomun Overpass on the previous day. [NEWS1]

Over 120 KTX trains canceled or suspended following overpass collapse

More than 120 high-speed KTX trains were canceled or rerouted across the greater Seoul area on Wednesday after a section of an aging overpass collapsed.

2026.5.27

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A passenger runs to board a KTX train at Seoul Station on March 7. [NEWS1]

Rail passengers reach record high in first quarter on expanded service, higher oil prices

The number of passengers using Korea's railroad services reached a record high of more than 42 million in the first quarter of the year, partly driven by expanded train operations and rising oil prices that reduced private vehicle use.

2026.4.12

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Ticket to ride: Jump in foreign Korail passengers signals how tourists today experience Korea

Last year, the number of foreign passengers on the rail system topped 6 million for the first time, reflecting both a rebound in travel and a shift in how visitors move around the country.

2026.4.4

An SRT train, left, and a KTX-Sancheon train wait side by side for departure at Pohang Station in Sept. 2023. [NEWS1]

Korea's high-speed rail cross-operation service on track with pilot

A pilot cross-operation between Korea’s two high-speed rail services began Wednesday ahead of a planned integration of KTX and SRT, with KTX trains operating into Suseo Station and SRT trains pulling into Seoul Station.

2026.2.25

Visitors are seen enjoying the sunrise at Jeongdongjin Beach in Gangneung, Gangwon on Dec. 21. [YONHAP]

East coast towns preparing for large crowds ahead of New Year rush

With 2026 marking the Year of the Red Horse, large crowds are expected at sunrise hot spots along Korea’s east coast.

2025.12.28

Need for speed

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on Dec. 22 that it has completed the core technology development for the next-generation high-speed train EMU-370, designed for commercial operation at 370 kph (229.9 mph).

2025.12.22

The photo shows a Super Rapid Train waiting to depart Suseo Station in southern Seoul on Dec. 8. [NEWS1]

Transport Ministry announces integration of KTX, SRT networks at Suseo, Seoul stations

Travelers will be able to access KTX trains at Suseo Station and the Super Rapid Train (SRT) network at Seoul Station. The move acts as the first phase of the government's plans to merge Korea's divided high-speed rail networks by the end of 2026.

2025.12.8

An SRT train and a KTX-Sancheon train wait side by side for departure at Pohang Station in September 2023. [NEWS1]

KTX and SRT to merge by 2027 as gov't enacts high-speed rail integration plans

The government will integrate Korea’s two high-speed rail systems — KTX and SRT — by 2027, officials said Monday. The merger fulfills a presidential campaign pledge and reflects longstanding demands from the railway union.

2025.12.2

People taking the KTX train are seen at Seoul Station in Jung District, central Seoul, on March 26. [YONHAP]

Scalpers face legal action as police target macro program users

Police will intensify crackdowns on people using macro programs to book train tickets ahead of the Chuseok holiday.

2025.9.4