Seoul Metro to Recruit 150 Subway Safety Assistants

On-site Applications Accepted Starting May 27

Monthly Salary of 1.65 Million Won

Seoul Metro announced on May 21 that it will recruit 150 “subway safety assistants” for the second half of 2026 to enhance citizen safety and ease congestion. Since 2023, the company has operated this system annually as part of the Seoul Companion Job Project.

The safety assistant is stationed at major congested stations to manage the flow of citizens during rush hours, patrol the stations, and support safety tasks. Provided by Seoul Metro.

The selected safety assistants will be stationed at major crowded subway stations from July 20 to December 31, managing pedestrian flow during rush hour, patrolling stations, and supporting safety-related work. Working hours are 6 hours per day (including a 30-minute break), from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., five days a week. The hourly wage is 10,320 won, with a pre-tax monthly salary of approximately 1,655,000 won.

Reflecting the fact that most applicants belong to digitally vulnerable groups, applications will only be accepted in person. The application period runs from May 27 to June 2, and applicants must visit the education room on the second basement level of Majang Station on Subway Line 5 with required documents, including a copy of resident registration and a certificate of family relations.

Eligibility requirements include Seoul residents aged 18 or older who are able to work. Combined family assets (including housing, land, buildings, and vehicles) must not exceed 499 million won, and total household income must be 85% or less of the standard median income. Detailed criteria and required documents can be found on the company website.

Candidates selected through document screening and interviews will undergo intensive job training for two days starting July 20 before being assigned to major crowded stations. For inquiries regarding recruitment, please contact the company’s customer service center (1588-1234) or the business planning office (02-6311-2026).

Ma Haekeun, Head of the Business Division at Seoul Metro, stated, “Through the operation of the subway safety assistant program, we are striving to provide quality jobs while also addressing the pressing issue of congestion in our stations. We invite many citizens to show their interest and apply for the meaningful work of protecting safety in the Seoul subway system on the front lines.”

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