Korea Era editorial · 2026-10-12

Include the last local connection on a Gangwon rail day

After choosing an intercity train, look up the journey from the arrival station to the actual attraction. Check the return connection too. A fast rail trip is only one part of a day that may also involve infrequent local transport.

A KTX high-speed train standing at Seoul Station — Reference photograph, not evidence of current service or conditions.
Image credit: Chinmayamahapatra · CC BY-SA 4.0 · resized