South Korea launched a highly symbolic railroad service Thursday between its capital and the eastern border town of Cherwon, as President Park Geun-hye endeavors to keep the momentum of her stated reunification vision.
Korea Railroad Corp. (KORAIL) began the operation of what is called the Peace DMZ (demilitarized zone) Train on a route stretching around 100 kilometers, carrying 100 families separated by the 1950-53 Korean War.