South Korean Rail Passes

PRICES (Prices in JPY)
*The following prices are for May 2012. Prices are subject to change every month and/or without notice.
*Please inquire with one of our consultnats about any issues or concerns you may have before your booking.
*Please book the ticket 5 days prior to departure date from Japan. Less than 5 days, we will charge emegency handling fee.

◆ HOW TO USE VOUCHER

Once you have reserved a KR Pass, we will issue you a voucher that can be redeemed at a main exchange station upon arraivel in South Korea.
Main exchange stations inculde: Seoul station, Yeong-Deung Po station, Dae-Jeon station, East Dae-Gu station, Bu-San station, Kyung-Ju station, KwangJju station, In-Cheon airport railroad information and etc.

• Voucher expiration date
  - The STA Travel voucher must be exchanged at any of the stations listed above within 60 days from the date of purchase.
  - Should you cancel your reservation for the voucher within 5 days prior to your departure from Japan, a 100% cancellation fee and booking charge will be applied.
• Necessary items for the exchange
  - Passport, Voucher, ISIC (for Youth Pass Traveller only)

◆ HOW TO USE KR PASS

• KR PASS Directions
  - You must write the KR PASS effective dates with the beginning and the ending date upon time of redemption.
  Present the ticket to the ticketing officer for verification of the effective date, but please note that the dates cannot be changed after verification.
• Effective Date
  - Indicates the first and last day of validity of the KR PASS. Should you happen to be in transit and the effective date expires before the arrival time of the train, it will still be deemed effective until the train's arrival.
• Seating
  - Passengers may choose their own seating before departure at each station at no additional cost. An additional charge may be applied should you choose to reserve seating in: KTX First class, Seamaul Express First Class and Mugunghwa Line Sleeping Car.
  - Please fill out the train time and travel period in the travel log on the back of the KR PASS Case and give it to the ticketing officer.
  - In the case that there are no seats available, passengers may substitute the Mugunghwa Express and the Tongil Express Standing room. (*Please take into consideration that all seats may be full during national holidays, public holidays, and/or on weekends.)
  - If you choose to change your travel time after reserving you seating, you must go to the nearest station to cancel the seating reservation before the time of the train's departure.
• Refund Policy in cases of theft or loss
  - No cash return or reprint in cases of theft or loss.
  - KR PASS cannot be returned with the exception of cases of natural disaster, any train accidents that prevent departure and are deemed valid by the station officer.

◆ OTHER GENERAL TICKET USE INFORMATION
- You may not be able to use the KR pass on public holidays in Korea;
01Jan,22-24Jan, 01Mar, 05,29May,06Jun,15Aug, 03Oct, 25Dec, Chinese New Year days, Thanksgiving, Buddha's birthday etc
- The KR Pass can only be used by the name bearer of the pass. Should you request service from a station officer, you must present your KR Pass along with your passport and any other identification cards that you may possess.
- Voucher must be exchanged within 60 days from the date of purchase.
- The KR Pass must be used within 30 days from the date od exchange. Passengers must receive a stamp of approval to validate the effective time period and receive departure verification from the station officer. The pass will otherwise be considered invalid.
- The pass will be considered effective from the time of initial departure from the departing station.
- If you do not reserve your seats before departure time, there may not be any seats available. It is advised that you book your seats in advance, especially during the weekends. You may have to travel in the standing room only section in Mugunhwa Express if there are no seats available. Please note that you must reserve your seat for every train ride, and that reservations can only be made at the departing station.
- Korean Nation Railroad is not responsible for train delays, baggage theft or loss. This Pass does not cover travel insurance.
-In cases below, note that passenger's KR PASS will be invalidated and passenger will be charged .5 to 3 times the standard ticket price.
*Using the pass before the effective period or after expiration date.
*Failing to comply with the request to present passenger ID by the train conductor.
*Failing to reveal the correct age for ticket purchase.
*Intentionally changing the passenger information, effective date, or date of production on the face of the ticket.
*Purchasing tickets under another person's name.
*Otherwise failing to comply with expected passenger conduct.

HANDLING CHARGE / CANCELLATION AND BOOKING CHANGE CHARGE