Minister Kim Yun-duk of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport on the 16th presented appointment letters to Kim Tae-seung, president of the Korea Railroad Corporation (KORAIL), and Jeong Wang-guk, president of SR, respectively.
That day, the Minister told the two new presidents, "Many people are satisfied with the cross-operation, the first step toward integrating high-speed rail, and expect more seats to be supplied as soon as possible." The Minister added, "Please join forces so the two organizations can swiftly push for full integration and maximize public convenience."
The Minister also asked President Kim, "As the Dawonsys delivery delay has caused public inconvenience, please mobilize companywide capabilities under your leadership to secure early deliveries and address aging rolling stock." Dawonsys, a railcar manufacturer, had signed a delivery contract worth in the trillions with the Korea Railroad Corporation (KORAIL) but failed to properly carry out the contract, prompting controversy.
The Minister also said, "Please promptly prepare measures to improve the operating system of the Railroad Corporation's subsidiaries in a way that increases public convenience and strengthens efficiency."