Korea Rail Network Authority Opens Three New Stations on Donghae Nambu Line

A panoramic photo of the Korea Rail Network Authority building (right) and Korea Railroad Corporation building (left) located in Dong-gu, Daejeon. Provided by Korea Rail Network Authority.

[Asia Economy (Daejeon) Reporter Jeong Il-woong] Korea Rail Network Authority announced on the 27th that it will sequentially open the newly constructed stations at Jwacheon, Namchang, and Deokha on the second phase of the Donghae Nambu Line section from Ilgwang to Taehwagang.

The opening dates for each new station were set as follows: ▲ Jwacheon Station on the 28th ▲ Namchang Station on the 31st ▲ Deokha Station on the 2nd of next month.

By opening these new stations, the Rail Network Authority expects that railway passengers who previously used the existing simple stations will be able to directly use the newly established stations without having to use temporary passenger passages or level crossings, thereby improving station accessibility and convenience.

In particular, the three newly constructed stations were designed with motifs inspired by the surrounding natural environment and regional characteristics, and are significant in that they incorporate eco-friendly methods utilizing renewable energy such as solar power and geothermal energy.

Kim Sang-gyun, Director of the Rail Network Authority, said, “We expect that the opening of the new stations will improve transportation convenience for users of the Donghae Nambu Line,” and added, “The Rail Network Authority will make every effort to ensure that the five new stations in the second phase section are completed on schedule.”

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