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- ↑ "Gyeongui Line". The Dong-A Ilbo , 3 May 2007. Retrieved on 14 May 2009.
- ↑ Bertolin, Paulo. "Fresh ‘New Current’ Films From SE Asia". The Korea Times , 19 October 2006. Archived from the original on 6 November 2006.
- ↑ Yi Ch’ang-ho. "The Railroad Wins Two Awards at Torino Fest". Korean Film Council, 5 December 2007. Retrieved on 14 May 2009.
