South Korea extends KTX ticket reservations to two months in advance

Starting October 1, the reservation period for KTX and other railway tickets in South Korea will be extended from one month to two months before the departure date. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and Korea Railroad Corporation (Korail) announced this change to improve convenience for both domestic and international travelers.

The extension aims to align railway booking with international flight patterns, as many foreign tourists purchase airfare two months in advance. This change allows travelers to coordinate their domestic transportation more effectively during the trip planning stage.

To further support the growing number of international visitors, the government plans to expand language support on its website from seven to ten languages by the end of the year, adding French, German, and Mongolian. Additionally, the system is being developed to support global easy payment methods, such as WeChat Pay and Alipay, to supplement existing credit card options.