Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

The K-pass explained: All you need to know about Korea's latest transit card

The "K-pass," Korea's newest transportation card, quickly became popular after being introduced in May, as people seek ways to secure discounts on mass transit fares amid high inflation. Here's all you need to know about the K-pass.

2024-06-13

Nearly 1.25 million Climate Cards sold since January, Seoul gov't says

Nearly 1.25 million Climate Cards have been sold just over 100 days after launch, said the Seoul city government on Monday.

2024-05-06

'K-pass' begins operation, offering transport discounts nationwide

Commuters in Korea are now able to use public transportation at discounted fares with the official launch of the K-pass on Wednesday.

2024-05-01

K-Royal Culture Festival unveils unlimited entry pass to palaces

K-Royal Culture Festival's unlimited entry pass to Korean palaces, dubbed "gung (palace) pass," is now available through April 26 on online travel platforms, the Cultural Heritage Administration's Royal Palaces and Tombs Center announced on Monday.

2024-03-18

Gyeonggi to offer nationwide public transit discount card

Gyeonggi will offer its own unlimited nationwide transit discount program starting in May. “The Gyeonggi Pass” service will reimburse its users a certain amount of monthly public transportation expenditure.

2024-01-21

‘K-pass’ to provide transport discounts up to 53% across Korea

A public transportation fare discount card offering discounts of up to 53 percent, dubbed "K-pass,” will be launched in May.

2024-01-18

Gov't to boost childcare subsidies, increase soldiers' pay in 2024

Policies in welfare, transportation, real estate and other sectors will be newly adopted or amended in 2024.

2024-01-01