The ongoing freeze in electricity rates will be extended for over 3.6 million households as part of an economic relief package agreed upon by the government and the conservative People Power Party (PPP) on Sunday.
The daily high-speed Super Rapid Train (SRT) will expand service starting this September by adding routes to Changwon and Jinju in South Gyeongsang, Suncheon and Yeosu in South Jeolla and Pohang in North Gyeongsang.
In 2030, a person will be able to travel between any two parts of Korea within two hours, the government promised, after ambitious upgrades to the high-speek rail network.
Korea JoongAng Daily Sitemap
