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Korea Railroad is offering
tourists and business travelers from all over the
world who visit our beautiful peninsular with its
5000 years of glorious history an unbelievably low
price Foreigner (Non-resident-only) Pass (KR PASS)
that can be used for all Korean Railroad lines for
a limited time.
Korea Railroad is composed of a broad
Network throughout Korea, unlike other public transportation;
it is operated under a tight schedule, and provides
a way to visit all the tourist attractions all over
Korea, which makes your travel safe and pleasurable.
We offer not only convenient access to railroad
lines for our customers who use the KR PASS, but
also offer additional services including Hotels,
Rental Cars, restaurant guides and reservations.
Moreover, you will receive discounts on the first
class fares to Japan after the tour of Korea.
If you would like to experience the land of the
morning calm in the East, famous for its culture
and traditions steeped in propriety and filial piety
then visit Korea using the KR PASS.
Thank you. |
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KR PASS is Korean Non-resident
(foreign) pass for railroad travel similar to
EURAIL PASS and JR PASS. |
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You may purchase KR PASS Voucher
at overseas travel agent or ticket office and on-line
site (if purchased online e - Ticket included) then
exchange the voucher at the every station to KR PASS,
a registered ticket, to travel
all over Korea in any railroad lines for the duration
of the effective period regardless of the number
of usage or seating class (except a few designated
subway and tour rails). |
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[ Transaction Process
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Non-resident (those who have
residency in other countries, a permanent resident,
or citizenship) |
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| _Pass
type: Passenger
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| _Normal
Pass |
_It
is a regular pass for children age from four
to twelve or
_adults
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| _Saver
Pass |
_It
is one pass, which can be used by two to five
in a group
_when
traveling. You can receive about 10% discount
on
_this
pass compared to the normal pass. |
| _Youth
Pass |
_Students
(between the age 13¢¦25) or those who hold
_International
Student Identification Card (ISIC) may use
_this
type. They are about 20% discounted from the
normal
_pass
for other customers. |
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You must use applicable age at the time of
KR PASS Voucher purchase
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ISIC student must have a valid student ID
until the expiration of
__the
KR PASS. |
| _Travel
Schedule type:
3-day ticket, 5-day ticket, 7-day ticket,
10-day ticket |
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Offline Ticket Office: Overseas
Travel Agents & Offices (by continent &
country in the alphabetical order) |
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Continent
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Country
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Travel
Agency
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City
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Phone
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Misc
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Asia
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China
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STA TRAVEL
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Kangzou
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..86
20 8667 1455 |
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Japan
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JOY ROAD Travel
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Hukuoka
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..81(0)92
482 1489 |
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Tokyo
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..81
(0)3 3255 6015 |
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STA TRAVEL
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Osaka
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..81
(0)6 6262 7066 |
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Tokyo
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..81
(0)3 5391 2922 |
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Singapore
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Singapore
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..65 6737 7188 |
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Thailand
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Bangkok
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(0)2 236 0262 |
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Taiwan
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Taipei
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..886
(0)2 877 31 333 |
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Oceania
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Australia
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Sidney
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..61 (0)2 9262 9692 |
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Melbourne
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..61 (0)3 9348 1444 |
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Europe
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France
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Paris
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..33
(0)1 43 43 89 97 |
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Germeny
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Berlin
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..49 (0)30/20 16 50 63 |
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Frankfurt
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..49 (0)69/44 30 27 |
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Italy
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Rome
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..39
(0)6 445 6679 |
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USSR
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Moscow
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(0)95 797 9555 |
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UK
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All area
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..44 (0)870 1 600 599 |
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North America
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Canada
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Vancouver
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..1 (0)604 685 4066 |
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Toronto
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416 925 5800 |
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Mexico
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AMERICA
TOUR
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Mexico City
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..52 5 55 5661 |
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USA
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Washington
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703 256 8944 |
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New York
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212 643 0766 |
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L.A.
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323 731 8944 |
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STA TRAVEL
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All area
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..1(0) 800 781 4040 |
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South America
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Brazil
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Sao Paulo
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¡Ø We are expanding
STA TRAVEL offices in other countries. For details
please call the main office in Korea, Kises Tour
at¡²¢Î 82 (0)2 733 9494 or e-mail : kises@kises.co.kr¡³,
or visit its web site at www.statravelgroup.com. |
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Type
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Youth
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Saver
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Adult
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Child
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3days
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76
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68
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5days
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114
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57
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103
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7days
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144
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130
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115
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10days
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166
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On-line purchase:
Credit Card Purchase only |
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Overseas Ticket Office:
Each ticket office operated |
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KR PASS Voucher(including e -
Ticket) must be exchanged within 60days from the
date of purchase. |
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Passport, Voucher (including
e - Ticket ), credit card used at purchase
(for e - Ticket purchase). |
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Main Exchange Office (8)
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Station
name
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Telephone
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Hours
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Misc
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Seoul station
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05:00-24:00
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Yeongdeungpo station
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02-2639-3310
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Daejeon station
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042-259-2455
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Dongdaegu station
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Busan station
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Gyeongju station
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054-743-4884
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Gwangju station
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062-605-2188
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Incheon International
Airport
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02-3149-2973
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09:00-21:00
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1st floor inside the terminal
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Return or Cancellation |
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¡Å e-Ticket Voucher : the purchaser
may cancel at the place of purchase and if
....you do not
exchange within 60 days to KR PASS then it's automatically
voided
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no additional charge). |
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¡Å Travel agency purchase Voucher:
Unused voucher can be returned within six
....months
of the date of printing less return fee of 15% (12%
in Japan) at the
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of purchase. |
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In case of theft or loss, there
is no refund or reprint. e-Ticket reprint is permitted.
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The purchaser must write (a representative
for SAVER PASS) the KR PASS effective dates with
the beginning and the ending date. Present the ticket
to the ticketing officer for verification on the
effective date and the dates cannot be changed after
the verification. |
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Indicates the first day to the
last day of validity of the KR PASS.
¡Å If the effective date expires before the arrival
time of the train, it is
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until the train arrival. |
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All railroad lines operating
in Korea are available for KR PASS Passengers. Except
for specially operating subway trains and other
tourist and rental trains. |
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At no additional charge, passengers
may receive their seating at each station. Additional
charges of 50% of the cost of the sleeping cabin
may apply to KTX First Class , Saemaul Express First Class and Mugunghwa
Line Sleeping Car. |
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Please fill out the train time
and travel period in the travel log on the back
of the KR PASS Case and give it to the ticketing
officer. |
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In case there are no seats available,
passengers may use Mugunghwa Express and Tongil
Express Standing room only. |
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¡Å During the holidays such as
Korean New Year or thanksgiving, public
....holiday,
or weekends, all seats may be full. |
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If you change your travel time
after you receive you seating, you must go to the
closest station to cancel seating before the departure
time.. |
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No cash return or reprint for
theft or loss |
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KR PASS cannot be returned in
any case except in case of natural disaster, any
train accident that prevents the departure with
station officer's approval. |
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In cases below, note that passenger's
KR PASS will be invalidated and passenger will be
charged .5 to 3 times the standard ticket price. |
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¡Å Using the pass before the effective
period or after expiration date. |
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¡Å Failing to comply with the
request to present passenger ID by the train
....conductor. |
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¡Å Failing to reveal the correct
age for ticket purchase. |
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¡Å Intentionally changing the
passenger information, effective date, date of
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on the face of the ticket. |
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¡Å Purchasing tickets under another
person's name. |
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¡Å Otherwise failing to comply
with expected passenger conduct. |
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KTX(Korea Express Train)
¡Å KTX, the world's 5th high-speed train which started its revenue service in April 2004
....following Japan, France, Germany, and Sweden, is fast, safe, comfortable, and familiar
....environmental and the product of advanced technology, therefore it will give you a new
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- The interior of the train is decorated in Koryo celadon green(Korean traditional color) and the exterior of the train and the front of locomotive are banded with blue. |
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- The seats are ergonomical, so you can feel more comfortable.
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- Audio/Video system(5 channel) in all the seats of the 1st class and 4 TV screens in each 1st class and 2 screens in 2nd class are equipped in order that you can enjoy movie and music during travel.
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< vending machine >
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Saemaul Express
¡Å This is the most luxurious train in Korea. It
has a streamline Stainless
....body with the modern
design and has large windows for a better view
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for elegant passenger cabin. |
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¡Å Class : Regular, First Class,
Dining Car
....- First Class Cabin
: This cable has a six-channel audio communication
system
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in regular class cabins. There are computer ready
tables for the
......Labtops.
Also it offers wet towels, beverages, blinder, and
other travel
......necessities
along with variety of music broadcast including
Classical music
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News papers in English.
....- Dining Car :
The dining car has top restaurant interior and lighting
and offers
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class menu with great service for the passengers
to enjoy the comforts
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dining pleasure during a long trip.
¡Å Main Equipment : swivel chairs, a built-in table,
a Foot stool, personal
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the electric bulletin board, Thermostat, Public
Phone, etc.
....- Other Service:
Foreign language (English, Japanese, Chinese) Service
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¡Å It is the second to Saemaul in its class. Unlike
Saemaul, it connects from
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with spacious and comfortable space to give the
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to the passengers. |
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Dining Car
....- First Class Car
: It offers personal reading space and a built-in
table.
....- Sleeping Car
: It has first and second levels and offers a space
where the
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can enjoy quiet sleep. It also has books and service
personnel
......call
buzzer.
....- Snack Car : It
is offered on some trains and offers beverages and
snacks for
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passenger's enjoyment.
¡Å Other Service : Foreign Language (English, Japanese,
Chinese) Service
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Public Phones |
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to Mugunghwa Express. It offers shorter routes and
low fares. |
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Main Stations
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Saemaul
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Seoul - Busan
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Cheonan
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Daejun
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Gumi,
Gimcheon,
Daegu
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Seoul - Gyeongju
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Jeongeup,
Jangseoung
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359.9
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Seoul - Mokpo
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Jeonju,
Namwon,
Gurye,
Suncheon
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Seoul - Yeosu
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Seoul - Janghang
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240.2
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03:08
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Yesan, Hongseong,
Daechun
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Cheongryangri
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255.7
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Wonju
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Jecheon, Danyang,
Youngju
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CheongRyangri
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06:05
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Wonju
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Jecheon, Youngwol,
Sabuk,Donghae,
Jeong Dong Jin
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Stations for every
route and nearby tourist attractions:¢Ñ Route Map |
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Seat assignment period: 30 days
prior to the date of departure. Except on New Years
day and thanksgiving special seating arrangements.
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Korea Railroad operates
by reserved seating. |
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You may reserve seats at no
additional costs. |
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You may not assign KR PASS to
others and must present your pass with the passport
and other identification card to the railroad officer
or additional service office staff to receive service. |
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You may not use pass that has
not been approved. You must purchase the KR PASS
from the official Internet site or KR PASS ticket
office. |
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Voucher must be exchanged within
60 days from the date of purchase. |
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KR PASS must be used within 30
days from the date of exchange. Passenger must receive
the approval stamp on the effective dates, departure
verification from the railroad staff. You may not
approve your own pass or your pass will be invalidated. |
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Pass effective date will apply
from the departure time schedule from the departing
station. |
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your seats before departure time, there may not
be any seats available. Seats may be booked especially
during the weekend. In such cases, you may travel
in the standing room only section in Mugunhwa Express.
You may reserve seats at the departing station only. |
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Korean Nation Railroad
is not responsible for train delay, baggage theft
or loss. |
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This Pass does not
cover travel insurance. |
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