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Verified facts: KTX high-speed rail
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booking.foreign_card.acceptedOverseas credit cards are accepted for KTX ticket payment; a refund on an overseas card takes between two weeks and one month to be credited back, depending on the card issuer's settlement cycle
product: ktx_ticket
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booking.methodA screenshot or captured image of a mobile ticket is not valid for boarding; the original mobile ticket must be shown live from the booking app or website, not a saved image
channel: mobile_ticket · product: ktx_ticket
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custom.booking_advance_requiredTickets go on sale 07:00 one month before the desired departure date, so tickets for popular dates can be booked as much as a month ahead
product: ktx_ticket
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custom.documents_requiredCollecting a lost item at a train station requires bringing your ID; sending someone else requires a power of attorney, a copy of your ID, and their own ID
scope: lost_item_collection
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custom.lost_ticket_policyA lost ticket cannot be used to remain on the train, change the journey, or get a refund directly; if the purchase can be confirmed by credit card, a new ticket can be re-issued at the station counter or with the train attendant upon paying the required fares, though this does not apply to standing or non-reserved tickets
product: ktx_ticket
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custom.no_ticket_penaltyBoarding a train without purchasing a ticket first results in a penalty worth 1 times the standard fare, charged in addition to the fare itself
product: ktx_ticket
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custom.ticket_purchase_windowTickets can be bought from 07:00 one month before the desired departure date; the cutoff to buy is 20 minutes before departure on the website, 10 minutes before departure at vending machines, and up until departure itself at train stations
product: ktx_ticket
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eligibility.ageChildren aged 6 to 13 get a 50% ticket discount; toddlers under 6 get a 75% discount, up to 2 children per guardian, and ride free if no seat is required
product: ktx_ticket · discount_type: child_toddler
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fare.child.krwChild (6-13) fare is a 50% discount off the adult fare; toddler (under 6) fare is a 75% discount, and free if the toddler does not need a seat
product: ktx_ticket
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luggage.limitA passenger must be able to carry their own luggage (no more than two pieces), and it must not occupy a seat or block the aisle
scope: carry_on
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payment.methodsYou can pay by credit card
channel: online_booking · product: ktx_ticket
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refund.fee.krwCancellation penalty is a percentage of the fare, not a fixed KRW amount: 5% (1 day to 24-3 hours before departure), 15%/10% (3 hours to 20 min before), 40%/20% (20-60 min after departure), 70%/30% (60 min after departure to arrival); percentages are lower on Fri-Sun and bank holidays
product: ktx_ticket
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refund.policyA refund penalty applies based on how close to departure you cancel: no fee more than a day before departure on weekdays, rising through 5%, 15% (or 10% on Fri-Sun/holidays), 40% (or 20%), up to 70% (or 30%) after departure but before arrival; no refund is possible after arrival
scope: penalty_schedule · product: ktx_ticket
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refund.policyA ticket paid for by credit card cannot be refunded in cash; the refund goes back to the same card
product: ktx_ticket · payment_method: credit_card
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Sources

  1. https://www.korail.com/global/eng/passengerGuide/faq
  2. https://www.korail.com/global/eng/passengerGuide/ticketTypes/tickets
  3. https://www.korail.com/global/eng/passengerGuide/info/otherInfo