Transportation in South Korea is provided by extensive networks of railways, highways, bus routes, ferry services, and air routes that criss-cross the country.

Railways

South Korea has an excellent railroad network. The first railroad, which linked Seoul and Inch'on, was opened in September 1899. Other major lines were laid by the Japanese during the colonial period; these included lines originating in Mokpo, Masan, and Busan. These lines connected to Seoul and to Sinuiju in North Korea, where they were linked with the Trans-Siberian Railway. The railroad network was badly damaged during the Korean War, but it was later rebuilt and improved.

Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, the Korean National Railroad, a state-run corporation under the Ministry of Transportation, was in charge of all rails and continued electrifying heavily used tracks and laying additional tracks. As of 1987, the combined length of the country's railroad network was approximately 6,340 kilometers, including approximately 761.8 kilometers of doubletrack railroads and 1,023 kilometers of electric railroads. Suburban lines were electrified and connected to the Seoul subway system. Rolling stock included 459 diesel locomotives, 90 electric locomotives, 133 motor coaches, and 370 electric motor cars. In 1989 Ministry of Transportation and Construction announced that it was studying the possibility of constructing high-speed railway systems similar to those in Japan and France.

old KNR logos

Railroads in the 1980s were useful primarily in the transportation of freight, but they also were important for passenger traffic around Seoul and in the heavily-traveled corridor linking the capital with the southern port of Pusan. Although the railroad system grew little during the 1980s (there were already 5,600 kilometers of tracks in 1980), rail improvements--the increased electrification of tracks, replacement of older tracks, and the addition of rolling stock-- allowed rail traffic to boom. Some of the busiest lines south of Seoul linking the capital with Pusan and Mokpo had three or four tracks. The 1980s also saw the introduction of high-speed trains connecting Seoul with Busan, Jeonju, Mokpo, and Gyeongju. The famous "Blue Train" (Saemaul-ho) between Seoul and Busan (via Daejeon and Daegu) took only four hours and fifty minutes and offered two classes of service, first class and special. In 1987 approximately 525 million passengers and 59.28 million metric tons were transported by the railroad system. Image File history File links Old_Korail_logos. ... Image File history File links Old_Korail_logos. ... Busan Metropolitan City, also known as Pusan, is the largest port city in the Republic of Korea. ... The Saemaul-ho or Saemaul is a class of train operated by Korail, the national railroad of South Korea. ... Daejeon Metropolitan City is a metropolitan city in the centre of South Korea, and the capital of South Chungcheong Province. ... Daegu, also spelled Taegu, officially called Daegu Metropolitan City, is the 4th largest city in South Korea after Seoul, Busan, and Incheon. ...

Railroad passenger in South Korea is on the decrease since 1990s. Despite continuous road construction, railways are still one of the primary means by which South Koreans travel over long distances within the country.

total: 6,240 km
standard gauge: 3,472 km 1.435-m gauge (1,361 km electrified) (2005)

The Korail (en) (ko) is the sole passenger railway operator. The Korea Railroad Corportation, now known as Korail, is the national railroad operator in South Korea. ...

Railway Lines

The principal railway line is the Gyeongbu Line (경부선), which connects the capital and largest city (Seoul) with the country's second largest city and largest seaport (Busan); the second is Honam Line (호남선), which branches off of the Gyeongbu Line at Daejeon, and ends at Gwangju or Mokpo. Here is a table of major railway lines in South Korea: The Gyeongbu Line (Gyeongbuseon) is the most important railway line in South Korea and one of the oldest, connecting Seoul to Suwon, Daejeon, Daegu, and Busan. ... Seoul   is the capital of South Korea and is located on the Han River in the countrys northwest. ... Busan Metropolitan City, also known as Pusan, is the largest port city in the Republic of Korea. ... The Honam Line is a major railway line serving the Honam region (North and South Jeolla Provinces) in South Korea. ... Daejeon Metropolitan City is a metropolitan city in the centre of South Korea, and the capital of South Chungcheong Province. ... This article is about Gwangju Metropolitan City in South Korea. ... Mokpo (Mokpo-si) is a city in South Jeolla Province, South Korea, on the southwestern tip of the Korean Peninsula. ...

Tonghae Station, the last station of Jinhae Line.

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Cheongnyangni Station is the Seoul terminus for passenger trains serving the eastern part of South Korea. ... Uijeongbu is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. ... The Gyeongchun Line (Gyeongchunseon) is a railway line connecting Seoul to Chuncheon in South Korea. ... Cheongnyangni Station is the Seoul terminus for passenger trains serving the eastern part of South Korea. ... Chuncheon (Chuncheon-si) is the capital of Gangwon Province, South Korea. ... The Janghang Line is a railway line serving South Chungcheong Province in South Korea. ... Cheonan is a city in South Chungcheong province, South Korea. ... The Chungbuk Line is a railway line serving North Chungcheong Province in South Korea. ... Cheongju is a city in North Chungcheong Province, South Korea, and the capital of North Chungcheong. ... Chungju is a city in North Chungcheong province, South Korea. ... The Honam Line is a major railway line serving the Honam region (North and South Jeolla Provinces) in South Korea. ... Iksan is a city and major railway junction in North Jeolla Province, South Korea. ... Mokpo (Mokpo-si) is a city in South Jeolla Province, South Korea, on the southwestern tip of the Korean Peninsula. ... The Jeolla Line is a railway line serving North and South Jeolla Provinces in South Korea. ... Iksan is a city and major railway junction in North Jeolla Province, South Korea. ... Jeonju (Jeonju-si) is a city in and the capital of North Jeolla Province, South Korea. ... Suncheon (Suncheon-si) is a city in Jeollanam-do, South Korea. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The Jungang Line is a railway line connecting Seoul to Gyeongju in South Korea. ... Cheongnyangni Station is the Seoul terminus for passenger trains serving the eastern part of South Korea. ... Wonju is a city in Gangwon province, South Korea. ... Jecheon is a city in North Chungcheong province, South Korea. ... 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For former or proposed railway lines, see also the articles on the Gimpo Line, Suin Line, Suryo Line, and Kŭmgang-san Line.For planned or constructing lines, see Jungbunaeryuk Line, Gangwon Line, and Incheon International Airport Railroad. There is no railway service on Jeju Island. The Gimpo Line is a former railway line operated by Korean National Railroad that served Gimpo Airport, southwest of Seoul. ... The Suin Line is a former narrow-gauge railway line in South Korea. ... The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ... The Incheon International Airport Railroad, also known as IREX, is a railway currently under construction in South Korea. ... Jeju is the smallest province of South Korea, situated on its largest island. ...

Classes of service

Frequent service is provided on most routes, with trains every 15-60 minutes connecting Seoul to all major South Korean cities. Four classes of train operate: KTX, which is the Korean high-speed railway system, will take you from downtown Seoul to downtown Busan faster than an airplane, makes less stops and is more expensive too; the Saemaul-ho (새마을호, "New Village") service, makes the few stops and provides most comfortable seating; Mugunghwa-ho (무궁화호, "Rose of Sharon") service, which is the most popular, stops at most but not all stations, and offers a mixture of reserved and unreserved seating; and Commute (통근 열차) service, which is the slowest and cheapest of the three, stops at all stops, and offers no reserved seating. Seoul   is the capital of South Korea and is located on the Han River in the countrys northwest. ... Korea Train Express (KTX) is South Koreas high speed train system. ... Japanese Shinkansen trains began the development of modern high-speed railways (shown here: West Japan Railway Company 500 Series Shinkansen at Kyoto). ... Seoul   is the capital of South Korea and is located on the Han River in the countrys northwest. ... Busan Metropolitan City, also known as Pusan, is the largest port city in the Republic of Korea. ... The Saemaul-ho or Saemaul is a class of train operated by Korail, the national railroad of South Korea. ... The Mugunghwa-ho or Mugunghwa is a class of train operated by Korail, the national railroad of South Korea. ... The Tonggeun (previously called Tongil-ho) is a class of short-run commuter trains operated by Korail, the national railroad of South Korea. ...

High-speed service

KTX train at Songjeongni station

A high-speed railway known as Korea Train Express (KTX) is currently in service between Seoul and Busan via Gwangmyeong, Cheonan-Asan, Daejeon, Dongdaegu, and Miryang. The railway uses French TGV technology. Service started in April 2004—with some sections operating along preexisting track—while service on the railway's fully separated tracks is planned to begin in 2010. Trains can reach a maximum speed of 300 km/h on dedicated high-speed track. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (2272 × 1704 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (2272 × 1704 pixel, file size: 1. ... Japanese designed Shinkansen 700T train on a test run on the Taiwan High Speed Rail in June 2006. ... Korea Train Express (KTX) is South Koreas high speed train system. ... For the group of heart conditions referred to as TGV, see transposition of the great vessels. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

In 2005, the pure Korean high-speed railway technology has arrived. South Korean KTX engineers established HSR-350x independently. Korea became one of the top four High-speed train producing nations in the world. In 2007-2008, HSR-350x will be on service in Honam Line. Korean G-7, the first South Korean based High-speed rail HSR-350x (한국형 고속철도, High-speed rail 350x), also known as Korean G-7, is the high speed train which was recently developed and created purely and independently by South Korea. ...

There's also high-speed train for local line, as a tilting train called TTX(Tilting Train eXpress). This may be on service in Gyeongbu and Honam line because TTX uses KTX safety system, ATP. A tilting train is a train with a tilting mechanism that enables increased speed on regular railroad tracks. ... An automatic train protection system (ATPS) is a technical installation on railway lines and trains to ensure safe operation in presence of human failures. ...

Services to North Korea

Until the division of Korea following the end of the Second World War, the Gyeongi Line and Gyeongwon Line extended into what is now North Korea. The Gyeongi Line connected Seoul to Kaesŏng, P'yŏngyang, and Shinŭiju on the Chinese border, while the Gyeongwon Line served Wŏnsan on the east coast. Another line--the Kŭmgang-san Line--connected the Southern city of Cheorwon on the Gyeongwon Line to Mt. Kŭmgang in the North. The Gyeongui Line is one of two lines whose south and north halves are now being reconnected, the other line being the Donghae Bukbu Line. The Korean peninsula, first divided along the 38th parallel, later along the demarcation line The division of Korea into North Korea and South Korea stems from the 1945 Allied victory in World War II, ending Japans 35-year occupation of Korea. ... The Gyeongui Line is one of the oldest railway lines in Korea. ... The Gyeongwon Line is a railway line serving northeastern Gyeonggi Province in South Korea. ... The Gyeongui Line is one of the oldest railway lines in Korea. ... Seoul   is the capital of South Korea and is located on the Han River in the countrys northwest. ... Kaesong city centre Kaesŏng (Gaeseong) is a city in North Hwanghae Province, North Korea, a former Directly Governed City, and the capital of Korea during the Koryo Dynasty. ... Not to be confused with PyeongChang. ... SinÅ­iju (SinÅ­iju-si) is a city in North Korea, on the border with China and is the capital of North Pyŏngan Province. ... The Gyeongwon Line is a railway line serving northeastern Gyeonggi Province in South Korea. ... Wonsan is a port city and naval base in southeastern North Korea. ... Cheorwon County (Cheorwon_gun) is a county in Gangwon Province, South Korea. ... Kŭmgang-san (Diamond Mountain) is the second-tallest mountain in North Korea, with a height of 1638 metres. ... The Gyeongui Line is one of the oldest railway lines in Korea. ... The Donghae Bukbu Line is a former line that connected the present-day city of Anbyon in South Hamgyong Province, North Korea, with Yangyang, Gangwon Province, South Korea. ...

Subways

Main article: Subways in South Korea Rapid transit subways operate in South Koreas four largest cities, with two more cities currently building their own systems: Seoul - Seoul Metropolitan Subway (9 lines + 1 under construction) Busan - Busan Subway (3 lines + 1 under construction) Daegu - Daegu Metropolitan Subway (2 lines) Incheon - Incheon Subway (1 line integrated with...

South Korea's six largest cities--Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Gwangju, Daejeon and Incheon--all have subway systems. Seoul   is the capital of South Korea and is located on the Han River in the countrys northwest. ... Busan Metropolitan City, also known as Pusan, is the largest port city in the Republic of Korea. ... Daegu, also spelled Taegu, officially called Daegu Metropolitan City, is the 4th largest city in South Korea after Seoul, Busan, and Incheon. ... This article is about Gwangju Metropolitan City in South Korea. ... Daejeon Metropolitan City is a metropolitan city in the centre of South Korea, and the capital of South Chungcheong Province. ... Incheon Metropolitan City is a metropolitan city and major seaport on the west coast of South Korea, near Seoul. ...

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Streetcars

Streetcars operated in Seoul from the turn of the 20th century until roughly 1970. The network covered the whole downtown area (Junggu and Jongnogu) as well as surrounding neighbourhoods, including Cheongnyangni in the east, Mapogu in the west, and Noryangjin across the Han River to the south. The network was largely replaced by the subway system whose construction began in the early 1970s. Lines 1 and 2 follow the old streetcar routes along Jongno and Euljiro respectively. Seoul   is the capital of South Korea and is located on the Han River in the countrys northwest. ... Jung-gu, or central district, is the name of a gu in several South Korean cities: Jung-gu (Busan) Jung-gu (Daegu) Jung-gu (Daejeon) Jung-gu (Incheon) Jung-gu (Seoul) Jung-gu (Ulsan) Category: ... Cheongnyangni Station is the Seoul terminus for passenger trains serving the eastern part of South Korea. ... The Han River located in South Korea, is the confluence of the South Han River, which originates in Mount Daedeok-san, and the North Han, which originates in Mount Geumgang-san. ...

Buses

Regional services

Virtually all towns in South Korea of any size whatsoever are served by regional bus service. Regional routes are classified as Gosok bus ("high speed". express bus) or Shioe bus (pronounced "shee-way" -- literally, "suburban". intercity bus) with Gosok buses operating over the longer distances and making the fewest (if any) stops en route. Shioe buses typically operate over shorter distances, are somewhat slower, and make more stops.

Local services

Within cities and towns, two types of city bus operate in general: Jwaseok ("coach") and Doshihyeong or Ipseok ("city type" or "standing"). Both types of bus often serve the same routes, make the same(or less) stops, and operate on similar frequencies, but Jwaseok buses are more expensive, offer comfortable seating; while Doshihyeong buses are cheaper, have fewer and less comfortable seats. Many small city and town does not have Jwaseok bus and their buses are officially called Nongeochon Bus("bus of rural area"). Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1209x561, 111 KB) Summary I made this for use in Wikipedia. ...

Some cities have their own bus classifying system.

Other services

Incheon International Airport is served by an extensive network of comfortable, high-speed buses from all parts of the country. While many department stores had their own small network of buses for shoppers before, this is no longer so due to government regulations. However, most churches and daycares still send buses around to pick up their congregants or pupils. Incheon Airport - Arrivals Incheon Airport - Airside Incheon Airport - Departures Incheon Airport - Traffic Centre Incheon Airport - Entrance Incheon Airport - Gate Area Airplanes at Incheon Incheon International Airport (IIA) (IATA: ICN, ICAO: RKSI) (Korean: , Hanja: 仁川國際空港) is the largest airport in South Korea. ...

Roads

Main article: Roads and Expressways in South Korea Expressways in South Korea were recently renumbered; originally they were numbered in order of construction. ...

Domestic transportation improved greatly during the 1980s, and growth was evident in all sectors. The rapid improvement and extension of public roads and the increasing availability of motor vehicles contributed enormously to the mobility of the population. Approximately 51,000 kilometers of roadways spanned the country in 1988, 46.3 percent of which were paved. Express highways facilitated travel between major cities and reached a combined length of 1,539 kilometers in 1988, as compared to 86.8 kilometers in 1967 (see fig. 11). The 1980s saw the increased paving of roads and the building of ultramodern highways around Seoul (especially in the vicinity of the Olympic stadiums) and between Seoul and such major cities as Pusan and Taegu. In 1989 the government announced that it would start construction on nine new expressways with a combined length of 1,243 kilometers. In 1996, when the expressways and two additional projects were expected to be completed, South Korea was expected to have twenty-one expressways with a combined length of 2,840 kilometers.

The total number of motor vehicles climbed rapidly in the 1980s. By 1987 there were approximately 845,000 passenger cars and 748,000 commercial vehicles, up from a combined total of about 744,000 in 1980. In 1988 South Korean automakers produced 504,000 vehicles for domestic sale and 576,134 vehicles for export. In the first nine months of 1989, domestic sales reached nearly 800,000 vehicles.

The expansion and rapid improvement of South Korea's long-distance highway system led to the growth of an excellent intercity bus system in the 1980s. In 1988 there were ten express bus companies operating a fleet of some 900 buses connecting all of the major cities of Korea.

total: 86,990 km
paved: 64,808 km (including 1,996 km of expressways)
unpaved: 22,182 km (1998 est.)

Highways in South Korea are classified into freeways (expressways/motorways), national highways, and various classifications below the national level. All freeways are toll highways, and all freeways except Route 130 are operated by the Korea Highway Corporation (Website). The freeway network serves all parts of South Korea. The Highway Corporation operates excellent service amenities (dining and service facilities) en route. Click here for a map of the freeway system.

Waterways

1,609 km; use restricted to small native craft

Ferries

Virtually cut off from the Asian mainland, South Korea is a seafaring nation, with one of the world's largest shipbuilding industries and an extensive system of ferry services. As one of the world's most advanced IT technology exporters, South Korea operates one of the largest merchant fleets that sail regularly to China, Japan, and the Middle East. Most fleet operators are large conglomerates, while most ferry operators are small, private operators. The south and west coasts of the country are dotted with small islands which are served by ferries. In addition, the larger offshore Jeju and Ulleung Islands are also served by ferry. Ferries also operate between South Korea, China, and Japan. Major centers for ferry service include Incheon, Mokpo, Pohang, and Busan. Jeju is the smallest province of South Korea, situated on its largest island. ... Ulleung-do is a Korean island in the Sea of Japan (East Sea). ... Incheon Metropolitan City is a metropolitan city and major seaport on the west coast of South Korea, near Seoul. ... Mokpo (Mokpo-si) is a city in South Jeolla Province, South Korea, on the southwestern tip of the Korean Peninsula. ... Pohang is a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. ... Busan Metropolitan City, also known as Pusan, is the largest port city in the Republic of Korea. ...

Ports and Harbours

Jinhae, Incheon, Gunsan, Masan, Mokpo, Pohang, Busan, Donghae, Ulsan, Yeosu, Jeju Jinhae is a city in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. ... Incheon Metropolitan City is a metropolitan city and major seaport on the west coast of South Korea, near Seoul. ... Gunsan is a city in North Jeolla Province, South Korea. ... Masan is a city in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. ... Mokpo (Mokpo-si) is a city in South Jeolla Province, South Korea, on the southwestern tip of the Korean Peninsula. ... Pohang is a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. ... Busan Metropolitan City, also known as Pusan, is the largest port city in the Republic of Korea. ... Donghae is a city in Gangwon Province, South Korea. ... Ulsan, a metropolitan city in the south-east of South Korea, facing the Sea of Japan (East Sea). ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Jeju is the smallest province of South Korea, situated on its largest island. ...

Merchant Marine

total: 461 ships (1,000 GRT or over) totaling 5,093,620 GRT/8,100,634 DWT
ships by type: bulk 98, cargo 149, chemical tanker 39, combination bulk 4, container 53, liquefied gas 13, multi-functional large load carrier 1, passenger 3, petroleum tanker 61, refrigerated cargo 26, roll-on/roll-off 4, specialized tanker 4, vehicle carrier 6 (1999 est.)

Air Travel

Although most interurban travel was either by express bus or by train, air service between major cities was increasingly available and popular, especially among business travelers. Korean Air, founded by the government in 1962 and privately owned since 1969, was South Korea's sole airline until 1988. Korean Air served nine major domestic routes in 1988 and also offered international service to Japan, the United States, Canada, West Germany, France, Hong Kong, Iraq, Libya, Malaysia, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, and the United Arab Emirates. A second carrier, Asiana Airlines, was established in 1988 to serve three domestic cities. To accommodate the rapidly growing number of air travelers, Incheon International Airport (serves Seoul) opened in 2000. There also were international airports at Gimpo(serves Seoul), Gimhae(serves Busan), Jeju, Cheongju, and Yangyang. Some international/domestic airports are under construction.

Airlines

South Korea is served by two international airlines: the largest carrier being Korean Air (Website) and the second largest carrier being Asiana Airlines (Website). Both provide frequent domestic service and operate extensive international networks. There are also two small domestic airliners (Hansung Air, Jeju Air) on service with much lower fares. Korean Air (KSE: 003490) is the largest airline based in South Korea. ... Asiana Airlines HL7414 in Frankfurt, Germany Asiana Airlines (KOSDAQ: 020560) is one of South Koreas two major airlines. ... Jeju Air is an airline based in South Korea. ...

Airports

Seoul is served by two airports: Incheon International Airport (Website) and Gimpo International Airport (formerly Kimpo International Airport)(Website). International routes mainly serve Incheon, while domestic services mainly use Gimpo. Other major airports are located at Busan and Jeju. Incheon Airport - Arrivals Incheon Airport - Airside Incheon Airport - Departures Incheon Airport - Traffic Centre Incheon Airport - Entrance Incheon Airport - Gate Area Airplanes at Incheon Incheon International Airport (IIA) (IATA: ICN, ICAO: RKSI) (Korean: , Hanja: 仁川國際空港) is the largest airport in South Korea. ... Gimpo International Airport (Hangul: 김포국제공항; Hanja:金浦國際空港; Revised Romanization of Korean: Gimpo Gukje Gonghang; McCune-Reischauer: Kimpo Kukche Konghang), commonly known as Gimpo Airport (IATA: GMP, ICAO: RKSS) (formerly Kimpo International Airport), is located in the far western end of Seoul and was the main international airport for Seoul and South... Busan Metropolitan City, also known as Pusan, is the largest port city in the Republic of Korea. ... Jeju is the smallest province of South Korea, situated on its largest island. ...

Number of airports: 103 (1999 est.)

Airports - with paved runways:
total: 67
over 3,047 m: 1
2,438 to 3,047 m: 18
1,524 to 2,437 m: 15
914 to 1,523 m: 13
under 914 m: 20 (1999 est.)

Airports - with unpaved runways:
total: 36
over 3,047 m: 1
914 to 1,523 m: 3
under 914 m: 32 (1999 est.)

Heliports: 203 (1999 est.)

Pipelines

• South-North Pipeline Korea
• Trans Korea Pipeline

These pipelines are for petroleum products. Additionally, there is a parallel petroleum, oils, and lubricants (POL) pipeline being completed The South North Pipeline (SNP) is a north-south petroleum products pipeline in the Republic of Korea owned by the Deahan Oil Pipeline Corporation (DOPCO). ... The Trans Korea Pipeline (TKP) is a north-south petroleum pipeline in the Republic of Korea. ...

References

• This article contains material from the Library of Congress Country Studies, which are United States government publications in the public domain.

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See also

• List of Korea-related topics
• Transportation in North Korea