Korail Subsidiaries Consolidated into 3 Specialized Companies — 30% Parking Fee Discount for Railway Tour Products and Expanded Station Convenience Store Discount Events Planned
Source material is a Korean government announcement (in Korean).
From September 23, 2026, Korail's subsidiaries operate under a system of 3 specialized companies, and measures such as a 30% parking fee discount for railway tour product users and expanded discount events at station convenience stores are being pursued.
Key facts
| Consolidation | 5 subsidiaries → 3 specialized companies: customer service (Korail Tourism Network), distribution/logistics (Korail Distribution & Logistics), and maintenance (Korail Tech), operating from September 23 |
|---|---|
| Parking fee | From late October 2026, 30% parking fee discount for all customers using Korail Tourism Network railway tour products |
| Station convenience stores | Expanded discount events such as 1+1, 2+1 at Story Way |
| Luggage space | By year-end, review vending machine usage inside KTX trains, then gradually convert low-usage machines into luggage storage space |
| Cleaning | Introduction of AI-based equipment for station cleaning; special steam sterilization and disinfection cleaning of restrooms on aging conventional trains |
| Inquiries | Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Railway Operations Division (044-201-4774); Korea Railroad Corporation, New Growth Planning Office (042-615-4204) |
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The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (국토교통부) and Korea Railroad Corporation (한국철도공사, Korail) completed the subsidiary consolidation process on September 23, 2026, announcing that from that day the existing 5 subsidiaries would operate under 3 specialized companies: customer service (Korail Tourism Network, 코레일관광네트웍스), distribution/logistics (Korail Distribution & Logistics, 코레일유통물류), and maintenance (Korail Tech, 코레일테크). As tasks passengers will notice, Korail Tourism Network will give a 30% parking fee discount to all customers using railway tour products from late October 2026, and by the end of the year will review vending machine usage inside KTX trains and gradually convert low-usage machines into luggage storage space. Korail Distribution & Logistics will expand discount events such as 1+1 and 2+1 at Story Way (스토리웨이) convenience stores inside railway stations, and Korail Tech will introduce AI-based equipment for station cleaning and carry out special cleaning of restrooms on aging conventional trains. The official name of the consolidated subsidiary is planned to be finalized within the year.
Summaries below are factual notes based on government announcements and primary sources — not evaluations or opinions.
FAQ
Who can receive the 30% parking fee discount?
From late October 2026, all customers using Korail Tourism Network's railway tour products are eligible.
What is the name of the consolidated subsidiary?
The official name of the consolidated subsidiary will be finalized within the year after gathering employee opinions and expert consultation.