Article: Busan HS link to open early. (World Report).

PRESIDENT Kim Dae-jung of Korea has announced that work will start two years earlier than planned on the second phase of the Seoul--Busan high-speed project from Daegu to Busan. This is because construction of three major highways has been completed, releasing resources for other projects, and the government is keen to stimulate the economy.

Work on the 130km section from Daegu via Gyeongju to Busan is expected to start in June or July 2002. The Won 5400 billion ($US ...

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