Seoul, Korea - subway fares

Subway fares are calculated as ‘base fare + additional fare proportional to distance’. The basic rates are as follows:

[Basic fare]

<Based on transportation card>

Regular: 1,400 won

Youth: 800 won

Children: 500 won

Please note that it is in ‘won’ units, not dollars.

<Based on one-time ticket>

General: 1,500 won

Youth: 1,500 won

Children: 500 won

[Distance proportional fee]

From 10km to 50km, 100 won is added for every 5km, and from 50km, 100 won is added for every 8km.

The source of the above information is the official website of Seoul Metropolitan Government. (https://news.seoul.go.kr/traffic/traffic_price)

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