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Seoul Subway Fares Set to Increase by 150 Won Starting June 28

The fare hike, agreed upon by Seoul, Gyeonggi, Incheon, and Korea Railroad Corp., raises base rates for card and cash users, as well as teenage and children’s fares.

This file photo shows a passenger tagging a transportation card onto a card reader at a Seoul subway station. (Yonhap)

Overview

  • The Seoul metropolitan area subway fare will increase by 150 won, effective June 28, 2025.
  • Card users will pay a base fare of 1,550 won, while cash ticket buyers will pay 1,650 won.
  • Teenage and children’s card fares will rise to 900 won and 550 won, respectively.
  • The fare adjustment was jointly decided by the local governments of Seoul, Gyeonggi Province, Incheon, and Korea Railroad Corp.
  • This marks the first fare increase since October 2023, when the base fare was raised from 1,250 won to 1,400 won.