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Railway travel sees 237,000 visitors
Depopulating regions bustling with tourists

D-1 Deadline November 8 · Jeongseon Mindung Mountain Silver Grass Flower Festival ends
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In short

By September this year, regional love railway travel had over 237,000 users.

Following Namwon and Milyang, Samcheok has emerged as a new popular travel destination.

Korail recommended train travel courses linked to autumn silver grass and chrysanthemum festivals.

Key facts

WhenFrom January to September this year, regional love railway travel recorded 237,000 users.
WhoKorea Railroad Corporation (Korail) announced these usage results on the 15th.
WhatVisitors to depopulating areas like Namwon, Milyang, and Samcheok increased by 67% compared to last year.
HowKorail recommended train travel courses linked to autumn Jeongseon silver grass festival, and Iksan and Hampyeong chrysanthemum festivals.

What it means for me

If you're planning an autumn train trip, check out the festival-linked courses.