Unionized railway workers again pause strike plan after temporary deal reached

Unionized railway workers once again put their strike plans on hold after the union and the government reached a temporary deal on bonus payments, union sources said Tuesday.

2025-12-23

Delegation visits Vietnam for urban rail cooperation, potential projects

A government delegation traveled to Vietnam on Tuesday to explore cooperation opportunities for Korean firms in the Southeast Asian country's urban railway sector, the transport ministry said.

2025-11-25

Railway accidents in Korea killed, injured 137 over past three years, gov't data shows

Railway accidents in Korea left 137 people dead or injured over the past three years, government data showed Wednesday, raising concerns over the safety of one of the country's main modes of transportation.

2025-09-24

Hyundai Rotem wins $176 million order to supply rail cars to Massachusetts

Hyundai Rotem won a $175.8 million order from the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to supply 41 bi-level commuter rail cars, the Korean company said Friday.

2024-08-16

An economy running on the rail laid by Rhee

Korea was able to come this far, near the advanced ranks, all thanks to its security and economic foundations.

2024-02-22

Two taken to hospital after overcrowding on Gimpo Goldline

Subway service on the line was suspended between 7:24 a.m. and 8:15 after an outbound train broke down while going from Geolpo Bukbyeon Station to Unyang Station at 6:23 a.m. The Gimpo Goldline is also commonly called the "hell train."

2023-12-18

Commuter headaches abound as rail workers strike

Unionized rail workers went on a four-day strike on Thursday, causing inconvenience to citizens who commute during rush hours and travel long distances from cities outside the greater Seoul area.

2023-09-14

Land Minister meets incoming Paraguayan president

Land Minister Won Hee-ryong met with incoming Paraguayan President Santiago Pena Palacios and discussed Korean companies' participation in the South American country's light rail project, Won's office said Tuesday.

2023-08-15