It's been over a month since the leaders of the two Koreas hugged it out during their first summit at the inter-Korean border village of Panmunjom, promising efforts for a more peaceful Korean Peninsula. <br />And with that positive mood trickling down to regular people,... a special event has been put on to allow South Koreans to buy train tickets from Seoul to Pyongyang.<br />Unfortunately -- for now at least -- the train had to stop short of its stated destination, but it did take passengers right up to the border.<br />Our Ko Roon-hee tells us more. <br /> A temporary ticket office opened Sunday at Seoul Station selling tickets to a special destination -- Pyongyang.<br /> It was an event sponsored by the national railway operator Korail and the Ministry of Unification.<br /> Although the train only goes as far Dorasan station, the northernmost stop on South Korea's Gyeongui line, it marked the first time an ordinary passenger train has carried a group so far north.<br />Those making the trip expressed hope for the two Koreas to reunify.<br /><br /> "I'm very excited today. I hope the day will come when everyone can actually go to Pyongyang and buy their tickets at Seoul station."<br /><br />Notable guests were there, including officials like Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon , who emphasized the city's role in bringing peace to the Korean Peninsula. <br /><br /> "Seoul station will play a big role in the future. It will be the starting point and the ending point of a trans-Eurasia railroad."<br /><br />More than five-hundred people got on this train,... leaving behind those who unfortunately couldn't get a ticket.<br /><br /> "Usually, the trip north is on a small sightseeing train with room for fewer than 80 people.<br />But on Sunday, this full-size passenger train was rolled out to make room for hundreds."<br /><br /> The hour-and-a-half trip to Dorasan station offered some rarely seen views. <br /><br /> "I am so happy to be taking part in this event. I love the beautiful scenery outside. It's even more meaningful because I'm heading north."<br /><br />After arriving at the station,… only two-kilometers away from the Military Demarcation Line, participants were taken on a short tour.<br /> They also enjoyed musical performances dedicated to the reunification of the divided Koreas,... and to stability and peace on the Peninsula.<br /> The event's organizers say they will work to run the trains on a regular basis... so more people can make the symbolic trip.<br />Ko Roon-hee, Arirang News. <br />
