Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Seoul's line No. 8 to begin service to Gyeonggi's Byeollae Station from Saturday

Seoul’s subway line No. 8 will extend its service to Byeollae Station in Namyangju, Gyeonggi, starting Saturday.

2024-08-08

Seatless subway cars to be rolled out on Seoul's line No. 7 from Thursday

Seatless subway trains will be introduced on line No. 7 starting Thursday as part of short-term measures to alleviate overcrowding during morning peak hours.

2024-05-15

Climate Card expands to include the Gimpo Goldline

Commuters traveling along the Gimpo Goldline will be able to use the capital’s unlimited transit pass starting March 30.

2024-03-18

Plans to bury downtown railways underground gather steam

Multiple sources told the JoongAng Ilbo on Monday that the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport submitted its plans to bury major railways in downtown areas to the presidential office.

2024-01-15

Three Russians indicted for pickpocketing Seoul subway riders

The three Russians, comprising two men in their 40s and a woman in her 30s, entered Korea on a tourist visa on Dec. 1. The three Russians had collectively spent 45 hours riding the subway over the nine days since their arrival

2023-12-11

Seoul subway union announces second strike for Nov. 22

Unlike the first strike, the labor union has not decided how long its next walkout will be.

2023-11-14

‘I’m scared to visit Korea’: Seoul subway sign branded ‘fatphobic’

A Seoul subway sign has been called "fatphobic" by several online users, with some insisting it has left them scared to visit Korea.

2023-11-10

Fare hike imminent

A poster next to the ticket machine at City Hall Station in central Seoul on Wednesday notifies passengers of the imminent hike in fares. According to the Seoul city government, starting Saturday, subway fares will rise 150 won ($0.11).

2023-10-04

Elderly man stabbed at Seoul's Sangbong Station

A passenger in his 70s was stabbed in Seoul’s Sangbong Station Friday afternoon.

2023-09-22

Seoul subway line No. 4 sees delays after train derailment

Early morning subway trains heading southward to Geumjeong Station from Beomgye Station were put on halt because of the incident that occurred around 3:50 a.m. Friday.

2023-09-15