national railroad operator in South Korea
The Korea Times Jul 08
Power outage causes morning commute chaos on Seoul Subway Line 1: A power outage disrupted services on Seoul Subway Line 1 on Wednesday morning ...
koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260708/power-outage-causes-morning-commute-chaos-on-seoul-subway-line-1
The Korea Times May 30
Rail services disrupted by Seoul overpass collapse to fully resume on Sunday: Nationwide rail operations disrupted by the collapse of an overpass in Seoul this ...
koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260530/rail-services-disrupted-by-seoul-overpass-collapse-to-fully-resume-on-sunday
Renowned cardiologist and Vice President of the Ziaur Rahman Foundation Dr Zubaida Rahman today inaugurated the “Shishu Shorgo Model” -- | integrated care and ... Show more
Zubaida Rahman inaugurates 'Shishu Shorgo Model' at Korail slum
Zubaida Rahman inaugurates 'Shishu Shorgo Model' at Korail slum
Free eSIM, transit cards among month-long rail booking perks for tourists in South Korea
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/free-esim-transit-cards-among-month-long-rail-booking-perks-for-tourists-in-south-korea
The Korea Times Apr 14
SR head seeks to clear hurdles for KTX-SRT merger: Jung Wang-guk, head of SR, the state-run operator of high-speed railway SRT, said Tuesday that a merger of SR ...
koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260414/sr-head-seeks-to-clear-hurdles-for-ktx-srt-merger
The Korea Times Apr 01
'Spring for Travel' campaign offers big discounts on flights, trains, stays: Spring travel deals are here, packed with discounts to lure people outdoors ...
koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/travel-food/20260401/spring-for-travel-campaign-offers-big-discounts-on-flights-trains-stays
The Korea Times Mar 12
80,000 subcontracted workers seek bargaining rights on 1st day of ‘yellow envelope law'
koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260311/80000-subcontracted-workers-seek-bargaining-rights-on-1st-day-of-yellow-envelope-law
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is scheduled to inaugurate the 'Family Card' programme at 10:00am on March 10 at the T&T Field adjacent to Korail slum in ... Show more
PM to launch 'Family Card' programme at Korail T&T Field on March 10
PM to launch 'Family Card' programme at Korail T&T Field on March 10
The Korea Times Feb 10
KTX, SRT set to begin interchange test at Suseo, Seoul stations: Korea’s fastest railway service, KTX, will begin selling tickets Wednesday to passengers using ...
koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260210/ktx-srt-set-to-begin-interchange-test-at-suseo-seoul-stations
Tarique pledges modern housing, flat ownership for Korail slum residents: Will stand by the people of this area, BNP chairman says
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The Korea Times Dec 25 25
Rail merger plan sparks dispute between KORAIL, SR: Korea’s plan to merge its two high-speed rail operators, Korea Railroad (KORAIL) and SR Corp. ...
koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20251225/rail-merger-plan-sparks-dispute-between-korail-sr
qazinform.com Dec 23 25
S. Korea develops core tech for world's 2nd-fastest 370 kph high-speed train: The government has completed the development of core technologies for a ...
qazinform.com/news/s-korea-develops-core-tech-for-worlds-2nd-fastest-370-kph-high-speed-train-4bcc1d
The Korea Times Dec 22 25
Gov't to activate emergency transport task force against planned rail strike: The government plans to activate an emergency transport task force this week to ...
koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20251222/govt-to-activate-emergency-transport-task-force-against-planned-rail-strike
South Korean rail workers plan to go on strike from Dec 23: SEOUL: Unionised workers of the Korea Railroad (Korail) and its subsidiaries on Friday (Dec 19) ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2025/12/19/south-korean-rail-workers-plan-to-go-on-strike-from-dec-23
Dhaka - the frontline of the climate migration crisis: Intensified monsoon floods, riverbank erosion and rising sea levels displace 700,000 Bangladeshis each ...
rte.ie/news/world/2025/1217/1549386-climate-crisis-bangladesh/
Over 1,500 homes destroyed, thousands left homeless as Bangladesh slum fire rages for 16 hours
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The Korea Times Dec 11 25
Unionized rail workers shelve plan on strike; train services run on normal timetable
koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20251211/unionized-rail-workers-shelve-plan-on-strike-train-services-run-on-normal-timetable
A massive fire has engulfed Dhaka’s Korail slum, leaving thousands of residents homeless and reducing rows of tin-roofed homes to charred rubble ... Show more
OpinionSlum fires, inequality and Dhaka's invisible residents: The night was torn by orange flames that rose to the sky after another massive fire—the fourth in two ...
thedailystar.net/opinion/views/news/slum-fires-inequality-and-dhakas-invisible-residents-4049926
A week on, Korail still struggling to recover: In a narrow lane of the Korail slum, Shafiqul Islam and Fatema Begum begin preparing tea before dawn.
thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/week-korail-still-struggling-recover-4049211
Devastating fire leaves thousands homeless in Dhaka’s Korail shantytown: It took 16 hours to douse the fire, which burned or damaged 1,500 shanties.
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Korail slum: Piecing back life after fire: As the afternoon sun beat down on the charred remains of Korail yesterday, one of Dhaka's largest and most crowded ...
thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/korail-slum-piecing-back-life-after-fire-4045486
Of recurring fires and lost homes: Yesterday, around midnight, a 50-year-old day laborer stood near the fire-ravaged Korail slum, a single suitcase balanced on ...
thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/recurring-fires-and-lost-homes-4044406
The Korea Times Oct 17 25
South Korea steps up transport plans for 20,000 APEC delegates, participants: With the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting in ...
koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20251017/korea-steps-up-transport-plans-for-20000-apec-delegates-participants
The Korea Times Sep 30 25
Transport minister pushes ahead with new Busan airport, railway merger plans: Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Kim Yun-duk said Monday that ...
koreatimes.co.kr/business/20250929/transport-minister-pushes-ahead-with-new-busan-airport-railway-merger-plans
The Korea Times Sep 03 25
New tourism task force aims to harness global reach of K-culture: Korea on Wednesday launched a new public-private task force aimed at transforming the nation’s ...
koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/travel-food/20250903/new-tourism-task-force-aims-to-harness-global-reach-of-k-culture
The Korea Times Aug 21 25
Fatal workplace accidents remain alarmingly high for foreign workers in South Korea
koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/globalcommunity/20250821/fatal-workplace-accidents-remain-alarmingly-high-for-foreign-workers
2 dead, 5 injured after train hits railway workers in Cheongdo in South Korea: They were conducting post-flood safety inspections when the incident occurred ...
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/2-dead-5-injured-after-train-hits-railway-workers-in-cheongdo-in-south-korea
The Korea Times Jul 19 25
KORAIL gradually resumes train services after heavy rain: Korea Railroad Corp. (KORAIL) said Saturday it has gradually resumed train services that had been ...
koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20250719/korail-gradually-resumes-train-services-after-heavy-rain
Russia and North Korea Resume Direct Passenger Rail Service After 4-Year Hiatus: Russia and North Korea will resume one of the world’s longest passenger rail ...
themoscowtimes.com/2025/06/10/russia-and-north-korea-resume-direct-passenger-rail-service-after-4-year-hiatus-a89396
The Korea Times Mar 11 25
Korail plans fare hikes for rail services : Korea Railroad Corp. (Korail) plans to increase fares for its quasi-high-speed trains and Saemaeul-ho ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2025/03/281_393794.html
Key FactsKorail Plans Fare Increases for Rail Services
Mar 11, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: koreatimes.co.kr
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: koreatimes.co.kr
- The Korean Railroad Company plans a 12 percent fare increase for quasi-high-speed and Saemaeul-ho trains to address significant losses in traditional rail operations.
- These fare adjustments are included in the company's revenue goal of 3.2 trillion won ($2.4 billion) for the year.
- Despite the proposed hikes, an operational deficit of 313.7 billion won for conventional rail services is expected, pending approval from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.
- Critics urge Korail to improve internal efficiencies and suggest merging with the SR operator to alleviate financial pressures.
The Korea Times Feb 26 25
Hyundai Rotem wins $1.4 bil. train deal in Morocco: Hyundai Rotem has secured a 2.2 trillion won ($1.4 billion) contract to supply advanced trains to Morocco ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2025/02/419_393028.html
Fire at Korail slum under control: Eleven units are working at the spot to douse the blaze
thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/accidents-fires/news/fire-korail-slum-under-control-3830361
The Korea Times Jan 28 25
Some KTX train services slowed by heavy snow: railway operator : Some KTX high-speed train services are running slower than usual for passenger safety amid heavy ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2025/01/371_391156.html
The Korea Times Jan 27 25
Subway fares to increase by 150 won to 1,550 won in capital area : Subway fares in the capital area will increase by 150 won ($0.10) to 1,550 won sometime in the ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2025/01/281_391138.html
The Korea Times Jan 23 25
Seoul subway fares to rise amid KORAIL's deficit operations : Metro services across Seoul, Incheon and Gyeonggi Province will raise fares by 150 won ($0 ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2025/01/419_390958.html
Moja Kori: cultural revelation of Korail: When speaking about Gulshan and Banani, the two most elegant areas of Dhaka, a polychromatic image of towering ...
thedailystar.net/my-dhaka/news/moja-kori-cultural-revelation-korail-3792816
The Korea Times Dec 05 24
Some train, subway lines disrupted amid railway workers' strike: Some train and subway lines experienced delays and cancellations Thursday after unionized ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/12/281_387745.html
The Korea Times Nov 28 24
Heavy snow of over 40 cm blankets greater Seoul area for 2nd day: Heavy snow blanketed Korea's capital area for the second consecutive day Thursday ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/11/281_387231.html
Key FactsSeoul Hit by 40 cm of Snow for Second Day
Nov 28, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: koreatimes.co.kr
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: koreatimes.co.kr
- Seoul experienced heavy snowfall for the second consecutive day, accumulating up to 40 centimeters of snow.
- Gwanak Ward recorded the highest snowfall at 40.2 cm, while Seongbuk Ward had 27.1 cm.
- Traffic disruptions occurred in Seoul and surrounding areas due to blocked roads and delays on subway lines.
- More than 11,000 personnel and nearly 20,000 pieces of equipment were deployed for snow removal efforts.
The Korea Times Nov 20 24
Citizens fed up with recurring strikes by rail, subway workers: Commuters faced significant delays on Wednesday as so-called 'work-to-rule' protests by railway ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/11/281_386740.html
The Korea Times Oct 05 24
Will Korean escalator industry cut reliance on Chinese components? : Korean escalator companies have been competing against their Chinese counterparts ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/10/419_383621.html
The Korea Times Sep 08 24
Korail, SR alarmed by large no-shows before Chuseok : Korail and SR, operators of South Korea’s two fastest railway services, have introduced plans to address an ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/09/419_382090.html
The 10 fastest trains on Earth: The U.S. doesn’t have high-speed rail, so experiencing any of these trains is going to require a little international travel
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