Teachers' Pension

2012 — 2026

The controversy began in 2012 when the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, then known as the Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs, pursued a plan for a private operator to run Suseo KTX. The government later shifted to a separate competitor funded by Korea Railroad Corporation and other public institutions, leading to the establishment of SR Co., Ltd. and SRT service. Debate continued over separating profitable high-speed rail operations, railway public services, 5.6% compound-return put options for public investors, duplicated operating costs, and passenger benefits until the two institutions were reintegrated in 2026.