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Seoul to offer discounted Climate Cards to young commuters

According to the Seoul Metropolitan Government on Wednesday, commuters between the ages of 19 and 34 can top up the capital’s unlimited transit pass at either 55,000 won ($41) a month for unlimited subway and bus rides, or 58,000 won, ...

2024.2.21

Seoul Metro employees clean a tunnel near City Hall Station along subway line No. 1 in downtown Seoul on April 1, 2023. [SEOUL METRO]

Seoul moves to reduce fine dust in subway stations

Seoul’s subway operator unveiled its comprehensive plan on Wednesday to significantly reduce fine dust concentrations at subway stations in the capital.

2024.1.10

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Passengers stand in a seatless subway car that will start running along subway line No. 4 on Wednesday. [SEOUL METRO]

Seoul Metro to operate seatless subway cars on line No. 4 from Wednesday

Seatless subway trains will begin operating in Seoul starting Wednesday as part of efforts to alleviate overcrowding during the morning and evening rush hours.

2024.1.9

A person tags a card at a subway turnstile to get into Seoul Station in downtown Seoul on Aug. 29. [NEWS1]

Seoul to get Climate Cards, river buses, hot-air balloon in 2024

The capital’s transit pass, which allows unlimited transportation rides, including buses, subways and public bicycles, will be offered starting Jan. 27. A new transportation option will be introduced along the Han River in September.

2024.1.2

Commuters take a bus near Jonggak Station in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Wednesday. The sign on the bus reads the bus will operate longer on New Year's Eve with a countdown event set to be held in the area. [YONHAP]

Seoul extends bus and subway hours, incentivizes taxis on New Year's Eve

The late-night transportation extension comes as the city government plans to host a countdown event from Bosingak Pavilion to Sejong-daero in Jongno District, central Seoul, starting at 11 p.m. on Sunday and concluding at 1 a.m. on Monday.

2023.12.27

Members of Seoul Metro's labor union protest against the subway operator's plan to reduce workforce in front of Seoul City Hall in central Seoul on Wednesday. The unionized workers announced they would strike on Nov. 9 if Seoul Metro refuses to withdraw its plan. [YONHAP]

Seoul's subway union threatens walkout from next month

The labor union of Seoul Metro, the operator of the capital’s subways, announced a strike for next month, demanding the company withdraw its plans to lay off workers.

2023.10.18

Passengers pass through subway turnstiles at Gwanghwamun Station in central Seoul on Tuesday. [NEWS1]

Subway fares to rise from Saturday, first hike in eight years

Adults traveling on subways in Seoul, Incheon and Gyeonggi will need to pay 1,400 won, up from the current 1,250 won from Saturday. Subway fares for riders between the ages of 6 and 12 will be upped from 450 won to 500 won ...

2023.10.3

A person uses a card to get to the subway platform in Seoul Station on Sept. 1. [NEWS1]

Less running to toilet as Seoul lengthens free subway reentry time

Starting next month, passengers in Seoul will not be required to pay again for another subway ride if they reenter the same subway turnstile within 15 minutes.

2023.9.25

The newly designed Seoul subway map [SEOUL METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT]

Much-maligned map of Seoul's subway to get first revamp in four decades

The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced Wednesday that it will be replacing the subway map for the first time in 40 years, discarding the old map for what it calls a simpler design.

2023.9.14

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon introduces the so-called 'climate card' that will allow unlimited use of subways, buses and public bicycles in the city during a press briefing at Seoul City Hall on Monday. The climate card will cost 65,000 won ($48) per month and will be officially introduced to the public in the latter half of next year after a trial period from January to May. [NEWS1]

'Climate card' to allow unlimited public transportation rides in Seoul

According to the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the so-called “climate card” will be offered to residents in the second half of next year, allowing unlimited use of subways, buses and the city’s public bicycles called Ttareungi within the capital.

2023.9.11