Metropolitan Subway Base Fare to Rise to 1,550 Won Starting June 28

150-Won Fare Increase Follows Last Year's Hike
Base subway fare to rise to 1,550 won starting June 28
Discounted rates for teenagers and children also adjusted

Starting from June 28, the base fare for the metropolitan subway will increase by 150 won to 1,550 won. Discounted fares for teenagers and children will be 900 won and 550 won, respectively.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on June 19 that it will adjust the base subway fare starting with the first train on June 29. The base fare for all metropolitan subway lines?including those operated by Incheon, Gyeonggi, and Korail, which use the same fare system as the Seoul subway?will also increase from 1,400 won to 1,550 won.

On January 2nd, citizens boarded the subway running over Dongho Bridge in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, heading to work. Photo by Kang Jinhyung

Previously, the city decided on a 300-won subway fare increase through a public hearing, consultation with the Seoul Metropolitan Council, and review by the Price Countermeasure Committee in 2023. The first increase of 150 won was implemented in October 2023, and the second increase will be applied this time.

For single-use tickets (cash), the fare will be 1,650 won for adults and teenagers, and 550 won for children.

If the card early-bird discount is applied, the fare will be 1,240 won for adults, 720 won for teenagers, and 440 won for children.

Detailed information can be found on the websites of subway operators such as Seoul Metro, the Tta App, station notices, and the Seoul Metropolitan Government website.