Rail travel in South Korea
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South Korea is home to a modern and efficient national railway network connecting all the major mainland cities operated by the state-owned Korail. For most travellers, these are the most convenient way to get around mainland South Korea. It goes without saying, however, that you cannot take the train into North Korea.
High-speed railSouth Korea's high speed services are branded as KTX, standing for Korea Train Express. It is operated by national train operator, KORAIL and mainly runs from and to Seoul Station.
Conventional trainsNon-high-speed long-distance trains are divided into the following classes:
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