Comments on: Japan to Korea Tunnel Project Makes Progress

By: The KoreanClass101.com Blog

The KoreanClass101.com Blog — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:53:56 +0000

[...] Now, not to freak out anyone, but some people think we should take things a bit slower if the KTX is to stay in current safe operation. Ouch. Read the blueprints next time, guys. However, it’s nice to hear that a steady flow of construction is yielding improvements to the existing system. Always nice to hear of Busan getting some KTX love. This is here and now. Current technology is awesome but I can only imagine what the future holds. [...]

By: Seokso

Seokso — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 23:13:22 +0000

I would assume this would be a tunnel for trains only, with cars being transported on the trains like in the Channel Tunnel.

By: The Clam

The Clam — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 22:18:52 +0000

Assuming safety concerns will be fully addressed, this is a great idea. I also think that it will benefit Korea more as tourism in cities other than Seoul will likely increase. Plus, I'm sure non-Japanese tourists in Japan would be more willing to take a little side trip to Korea if it was connected in such a manner.

This might even give Korea a fighting chance to develop a strong tourism industry.

By: José Mar&iacu

José Mar&iacu — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 21:41:49 +0000

I bet that if built, it'll be blocked many days of the year because Koreans don't like those crazy cow japs coming to their land.

That's shaky ground.

By: gerry

gerry — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 18:58:52 +0000

Being built on shaky grounds would be my biggest worry.

By: Unsatisfied LG DACOM

Unsatisfied LG DACOM — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 18:16:40 +0000

149km is a long way to be driving through a tunnel. How could they handle emergencies that are likely to arise? You can't necessarily fly a helicopter into the tunnel to evacuated wounded people. And breakdowns would be a real b*tch,