Cultural Post 3

[Kevin Kim]

Transportation in South Korea is very much different than that of the United States. Unlike the US, most Koreans utilize public transit. Because of how efficient the public transportation is in Korea, many people opt out of personal vehicles. There are many advantages of Korean transportation that US lacks. First is that it is very well organized and efficient. Most railways are not privately owned so one doesn't have to purchase multiple tickets. Instead, people can load currency in one card and use it to pay for subways and taxis. Arrival and departure times are prompt, and facilities are very modern as well. In addition, many large cities are connected through high speed trains. These trains, called, KTX (Korean Train Express), connect several cities such as Seoul, Busan, and Jinju. Because of how well the public transportation is set up, it may be better to stay away from narrow roads and aggressive drivers.