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Pyeongchang-gun

The Gyeonggang Line is a trunk railway line connecting Wolchuan Station in Siheung City, Gyeonggi Province, and Gangneung Station in Gangneung City, Gangwon Province, South Korea.With the opening of the Gangneung Line in preparation for the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics and the extension of the Donghae Line in 2020, KTX's lines are becoming more and more convenient. There is no ticket gate when taking the KTX. You only need to look for the entrance and exit with the KTX sign in the departure hall.There is only one entrance and exit to the departure hall in the station, so you won’t find yourself in the wrong place. In order to board the train on time, it is recommended to arrive 20 minutes before the train departs. KTX facilitiesNo smoking at all seatsKTX is completely non-smoking, so be sure to comply when riding. There will be smoking rooms on the platforms where you are waiting for trains. In addition to smoking rooms, smoking on the platforms is also prohibited.If you want to smoke, just find a smoking room. Do not smoke outdoors or in the carriage. Eating and drinking in the carriageSome trains also sell snacks and drinks, but there are not many varieties. If you want to eat in the carriage,Please buy it at the train station in advance before getting on the train and bring it into the train. ※As of January 2022, in order to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, eating and drinking in the car is prohibited. General room (ordinary carriage)Regardless of the type, the ordinary cars (general seats) of KTX trains are all in the form of 2 rows x 2 seats, with the middle of the car as the boundary and two seats on the left and right. Free Wi-Fi available when riding KTXYou can connect electronic devices to WiFi (Korean or English page) in the KTX carriage, and you can use it for free after logging in.In addition, if you need to charge, just find a nearby plug (round hole, 220V, or if you only have a data cable, you can also use the USB interface for charging. Q&amp;A about KTX Q: There is no ticket gate, how should I get on the bus?A: Please check the information on the ticket carefully. When you arrive at the KTX boarding area, just enter the station directly.After entering the station, follow the information on the ticket to find the corresponding platform, carriage number and other information. If you are departing from the station, you can board the train 20 minutes in advance.But at other stations, the stop time is very short, so be sure to watch the time to avoid being late. You may encounter ticket inspection after boarding the bus, so be sure to bring identification when boarding. Q: Since there is no ticket gate, if I am in a hurry, can I get on the bus first and then buy a ticket?A: No, KTX does not allow you to board first and then replenish your ticket. If you board the train without a ticket, it will be considered as illegal boarding.A compensation amount higher than the ticket price must be paid. But if you have a ticket and take the wrong train due to personal mistake,You must support the additional fee (about half of the ticket price), so be sure to purchase the ticket and confirm the information before boarding. Q: What should you do if you find someone else sitting in your seat?A: Check again whether the carriage number is correct. If the carriage number and seat number are correct, you can show your ticket to the person sitting in your seat.It often happens that you accidentally sit in the wrong seat. If there are communication problems or the other party is uncooperative, you can ask the flight attendant for help.

South Korea's KTX high-speed train, Seoul to Pyeongchang one-way general seat