Issues of Integration of Trans-Korean and Continental Railways

Since the 1990s, Government of Republic Korea has pursued a systematic policy connecting railways Korean Peninsula to organise Trans-Korean railway with access mainland network but not achieved implementation this project. Differences in economic systems and infrastructure two countries are deterrents organisation railway. The paper considers main historical periods, reflecting stages reunification possibility organising transcontinental transportation. For Korea, emergence continental transportation will allow reorienting container flow from sea road transport Asia-Europe direction, which significantly speed up make delivery goods more stable. predicted volume between Eurasia can reach 300,000 containers per year by 2040. objective study is analyse state, problems trends an future Asia-Pacific region. In study, methods analysis, synthesis comparison used. Possible solutions for integration presented five aspects. Long-term policies plans drawn based on consultations leadership need support through revealing interests international organisations neighbouring countries. strengthening development DPRK possible help joint projects creation technology accelerated customs clearance new level political cooperation.