At around 7:35 in the morning, the KTX train 806 on the Gangneung Railroad derailed.

Four of the 10 trains were off the track, and 198 people were reportedly on the train.

"We have identified some minor casualties so far, but there are no casualties," said a Koryan official.

Gangneung Station - Gangneung Station has been shut down and Gangneung Station is under normal operation. The accident point is between Gangneung Junction and Nam Gangneung Station.

The train was scheduled to leave Gangneung Station at 7:30 am and arrive at Seoul Station at 9:30 am.

KORAIL moved 198 passengers to Kintetsu bus station and then transferred to Kintetsu Kintetsu train station.

"The cause of the derailment of the train is not currently known," said a Corey official. "Some passengers were surprised or slightly injured, but no major casualties were found," he said.

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