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The Railways That Built Modern Korea

DPRK Explained Jul 5, 2026 13:00
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During the Ch'ŏllima Movement, Korea's railways expanded rapidly to connect mines, factories and cities. New lines, electrification and modern locomotives helped drive the country's post-war industrialisation and transformed the national transport network.
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