privatization
the controvery over .....has been reignited..
the Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs
a request for proposals(RFP) for a new bullet train service..
to operate trains
the guideline envisions allowing..
KTX fares..
on average..
the state-run monopolistic railroad operator
transport revenue
To rule out the possitility of special favors for large conglomerates, the government will adopt and open bidding system in choosing the operator..
the government is right to stress the need to..
..break down Korail's monopoly to introduce competition in railroad operations..
operating deficit
hefty investment
in one form or another
it is beleaguered with inefficiency and frequent breakdowns
high wages and tough labor unions
privileged benefits for..
to shelve the slection of an operator
in consideration of
..worth trying
in the process of implementation, the government should be more transparent and prudent so as not to repeat blunders seen in past state projects..