Starting Today, Basic Fare for Seoul Metropolitan Subway Rises to 1,400 Won... 150 Won Increase

Fare-related policies such as integrated transfers and early bird discounts will be maintained

From the 7th, when riding the subway in Seoul, Incheon, and Gyeonggi, passengers must pay a basic fare of 1,400 won, which is 150 won higher than before.

On the 6th, a notice about the adjustment of subway fares was posted at the ticket gate of Euljiro 3-ga Station on Seoul Subway Line 3. Starting from the 7th, Seoul City will raise the current basic subway fare (transportation card) by 150 won to 1,400 won. Additionally, the single-ride ticket price will also increase by 150 won to 1,500 won. Photo by Dongju Yoon doso7@

According to Seoul City, the adjusted subway basic fare was applied from the first train on that day. Due to the simultaneous fare adjustment for metropolitan area subways, the entire metropolitan subway network including Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi, and Korail saw fare increases.

The subway basic fare increased from 1,250 won to 1,400 won for general card users, from 720 won to 800 won for youth, and from 450 won to 500 won for children. The discount rates for youth and children fares (43% for youth and 64% for children) were maintained. Season tickets operated on metropolitan area subways were also adjusted in line with the new basic fare, applying the current discount rates.

For Seoul-only 1-step tickets (up to 20 km), the price rose from 55,000 won to 61,600 won, and for 18-step tickets (over 130 km), from 117,800 won to 123,400 won. Subway season tickets purchased before the 7th can still be used within their validity period (up to 60 uses within 30 days from the recharge date).

Single-ride tickets were adjusted to 1,500 won, an increase of 150 won. The single-ride ticket fare is set 100 won higher than the card fare, considering the operating personnel and costs of ticket vending machines.

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