100,000 Viewers in Two Days... 'Gihudonghaeng Card' Implemented from First Train on 27th

65,758 Physical Cards and 34,914 Mobile Cards Sold on 23-24
Inquiries Surge a Day Before Implementation... Additional Fare Required for Exiting Outside Seoul
Exceptionally Allowed to Exit at Gimpo Gold Line, Jinjeop Line, Hanam Section, and Incheon Section

Seoul's unlimited public transportation pass, the 'Gihu Donghaeng Card,' will be officially launched from the first train at 4 a.m. on the 27th. It can be used on Seoul subways, buses, and Ddareungi (public bicycles) for around 60,000 KRW per month, and its initial popularity has been successful. Although it cannot be used outside Seoul, the scope of benefits is expected to gradually expand as Incheon City and Gyeonggi Province have expressed their intention to participate.

According to Seoul City on the 26th, the sales of the 'Gihu Donghaeng Card' exceeded 100,000 units over two days from the 23rd to the 24th. Of these, 65,758 physical cards were sold offline at subway stations and convenience stores, and 34,914 mobile cards were sold.

Priced in the 60,000 KRW range, the Gihu Donghaeng Card allows unlimited use of public transportation within Seoul, including subways, village buses, and the public bicycle system Ddareungi. It was launched on the 23rd. Physical cards can be purchased for 3,000 KRW at the Customer Safety Office of Seoul Subway Lines 1 to 8 or convenience stores near subway stations, and Android smartphone users can also purchase mobile cards.

However, some confusion is expected a day before the official launch. For example, even if you board in Seoul, if you get off outside Seoul except in permitted sections, it may be treated as an untagged exit, requiring additional payment to station staff. Also, penalties will be imposed for untagged exits. Users must check the available usage areas before using the card. Although boarding outside Seoul is not allowed, exceptions allow disembarking on the entire Gimpo Gold Line (Yangchon to Gimpo Airport Station), the entire Jinjeop Line (Byeollae Byeolgaram to Jinjeop Station), the Hanam section of Line 5 (Misa to Hanam Geomdansan Station), and the Incheon section of Line 7 (Seoknam to Kkachiwool Station).

It is also necessary to verify 'Seoul City licensed buses.' The licensed area of the buses you usually use can be easily checked through portal site searches. Notices have been posted on the front windshield and exit doors of bus routes where the card is accepted. The Gihu Donghaeng Card can also be used on companion buses. The companion buses Seoul02, Seoul04, and Seoul05, which apply the mainline bus fare, are eligible.

For mobile cards, there is no risk of double payment with existing mobile transportation cards. However, to prevent system conflicts, other mobile transportation cards must be canceled. When issuing a mobile Gihu Donghaeng Card, if a message appears stating, 'The Gihu Donghaeng Card can be issued/used after canceling ㅇㅇPay T-money,' you can press the 'Cancel' button to proceed. In addition, inquiries about physical card stock continue. Seoul City regularly checks the inventory at sales locations and supplies stock, but delivery schedules vary by sales outlet.

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