Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Tmoney time-out wreaks havoc at bus terminals

A system error in transportation card provider Tmoney’s network on Sunday caused an inconvenience as passengers across bus terminals nationwide could get tickets.

2024-10-27

Seoul gov't to bury railway tracks underground to reclaim green space

The Seoul Metropolitan Government on Wednesday announced a plan to bury 94 percent of the capital's above-ground railway sections underground to create an extensive green space on the reclaimed land.

2024-10-24

Ultrafine dust levels at Seoul subway stations dangerously high, data suggests

Subway passengers in Seoul had been exposed to polluted air inside the stations and on platforms with invisible but toxic ultrafine dust particulates that surpassed the safety limit, a data set from Seoul Metro showed.

2024-10-23

Seoul subways to get 'small moment of happiness' with short film festival

Seoul subway travelers will get to watch short films on the train and vote for their favorite for the Seoul Metro International Subway Film Festival (Smiff) kicking off on Aug. 29.

2024-08-06

A deep dive into Seoul's Climate Card transportation pass

After its successful pilot launch in January, Seoul’s Climate Card officially rolled out last month, now upgraded with more options for short-term travelers.

2024-08-05

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

Seoul to adopt tagless payment system on subway lines 1 to 8 by late 2025

Seoul plans to implement a tagless payment system along subway lines No. 1 through 8 as early as the second half of 2025.

2024-04-29

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

Seoul Metro expands AI translation services

Seoul Metro will expand the number of stations that offer AI-powered translation services to 11, now including Myeong-dong Station, Hongik Univ. Station and Gimpo Airport Station, the subway operator said Thursday.

2024-03-14

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