Public Contest for Naming the 'Next-Generation KTX' to Be Introduced Later This Year

Korea Railroad Corporation is accepting name suggestions for the 'Next-Generation KTX' from the entire nation until the 6th of next month. Photo by Korea Railroad Corporation

[Asia Economy (Daejeon) Reporter Jeong Il-woong] Korea Railroad Corporation (KORAIL) is conducting a public naming contest for the 'Next-Generation KTX' ahead of its introduction. The 'Next-Generation KTX' is scheduled to be introduced by the end of this year.

KORAIL announced on the 28th that it will accept name submissions for the 'Next-Generation KTX' through the KORAIL website and Facebook contest page until the 6th of next month.

Any citizen of the Republic of Korea can participate in the contest. Participants must submit the proposed name for the 'Next-Generation KTX' along with the meaning behind the name.

The name must be in the format 'KTX-000', considering the advantages and features of the 'Next-Generation KTX' and the consistency with the representative Korean brand 'KTX'. There is no limit on the number of characters.

The 'Next-Generation KTX' is the first high-speed train with a distributed power system developed with domestic technology. Unlike the current KTX, which uses a concentrated power system with power cars at the front and rear, each car of the train has its own power and braking devices.

It is also evaluated to be optimized for Korea’s terrain and characteristics, with excellent seat efficiency and acceleration/deceleration performance. The maximum speed is 260 km/h, and it is designed for a comfortable and pleasant travel experience with a streamlined exterior, wireless charging at every seat, and spacious seating.

KORAIL will hold a raffle after the contest ends, offering prizes such as Onnuri gift certificates and 50% discount coupons for KTX rides.

A real photo of the 'Next-generation KTX' scheduled to be introduced later this year. Provided by Korea Railroad.

The name for the 'Next-Generation KTX' will be finalized by the 'Train Name Recommendation Jury,' composed of customer representatives, academics, linguistics society members, and branding experts, after considering the public submissions and naming experts' opinions.

For other detailed information regarding the 'Next-Generation KTX' naming contest, please refer to the KORAIL website.

A KORAIL official said, “We ask for wonderful name suggestions so that the new high-performance KTX developed with domestic technology can be born with the love and interest of the public,” and added, “KORAIL will select the final name of the Korean-style Next-Generation KTX through a transparent and fair process.”

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