Promoting Bilateral Tourism: Kaohsiung Metro and Korea AREX Sign Friendship Agreement
Kaohsiung Rapid Transit Corporation (KRTC) and Korea's Airport Railroad (AREX) signed a friendship agreement today, marking KRTC's first cooperation with a Korean rail operator to boost tourism and business exchange.
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(CNA Reporter Cai Meng-yu, Kaohsiung, 29th) Kaohsiung Rapid Transit Corporation (KRTC) and Korea's Airport Railroad (AREX) signed a 'Friendship Agreement' today. This collaboration marks the first time KRTC has established a cooperative foundation with a Korean rail company, symbolizing a new chapter in its international exchanges.
KRTC Chairman Yang Yue-kun and AREX President Park Dae-soo formally signed the agreement this morning, witnessed by Kaohsiung Tourism Bureau Director Gao Min-lin and Metro Bureau Deputy Director Kuo Lin-yao.
Yang Yue-kun stated that KRTC has long been committed to international marketing and actively connecting with the global rail industry. This cooperation is a significant milestone. He hopes the partnership will create new opportunities for bilateral exchange and open up Korean markets for subsidiary businesses.
Park Dae-soo noted that over a million Taiwanese tourists visit South Korea annually, while Kaohsiung remains a favored destination for Korean travelers. Future cooperation will focus on commercial and technical exchanges to add higher value to rail transportation.
Tourism Bureau Director Gao Min-lin mentioned that Korea is a vital source of international tourists for Southern Taiwan. This collaboration will help attract more Korean travelers to fly directly to Kaohsiung. Deputy Director Kuo Lin-yao expressed expectations for deeper and closer exchange through rail services.
AREX is a critical transportation artery linking Incheon International Airport to central Seoul, serving as the main gateway for international visitors. Similarly, KRTC is the core rail system of the Kaohsiung metropolitan area, with direct routes to Kaohsiung International Airport, handling both urban commuting and international transit.
KRTC pointed out that both operators share the characteristic of 'connecting the gateway to the city center.' This alliance will combine their strengths in operating major transportation hubs to deepen operational experience and commercial cooperation, establishing a new marketing model for Taiwan-Korea tourism. (Editor: Li Shu-hua) 1150429
(CNA Reporter Cai Meng-yu, Kaohsiung, 29th) Kaohsiung Rapid Transit Corporation (KRTC) and Korea's Airport Railroad (AREX) signed a 'Friendship Agreement' today. This collaboration marks the first time KRTC has established a cooperative foundation with a Korean rail company, symbolizing a new chapter in its international exchanges.
KRTC Chairman Yang Yue-kun and AREX President Park Dae-soo formally signed the agreement this morning, witnessed by Kaohsiung Tourism Bureau Director Gao Min-lin and Metro Bureau Deputy Director Kuo Lin-yao.
Yang Yue-kun stated that KRTC has long been committed to international marketing and actively connecting with the global rail industry. This cooperation is a significant milestone. He hopes the partnership will create new opportunities for bilateral exchange and open up Korean markets for subsidiary businesses.
Park Dae-soo noted that over a million Taiwanese tourists visit South Korea annually, while Kaohsiung remains a favored destination for Korean travelers. Future cooperation will focus on commercial and technical exchanges to add higher value to rail transportation.
Tourism Bureau Director Gao Min-lin mentioned that Korea is a vital source of international tourists for Southern Taiwan. This collaboration will help attract more Korean travelers to fly directly to Kaohsiung. Deputy Director Kuo Lin-yao expressed expectations for deeper and closer exchange through rail services.
AREX is a critical transportation artery linking Incheon International Airport to central Seoul, serving as the main gateway for international visitors. Similarly, KRTC is the core rail system of the Kaohsiung metropolitan area, with direct routes to Kaohsiung International Airport, handling both urban commuting and international transit.
KRTC pointed out that both operators share the characteristic of 'connecting the gateway to the city center.' This alliance will combine their strengths in operating major transportation hubs to deepen operational experience and commercial cooperation, establishing a new marketing model for Taiwan-Korea tourism. (Editor: Li Shu-hua) 1150429