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Seoul Subway, Bus Fares to Rise by 300 or 400 Won

SEOUL, Jan. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – The Seoul city government will additionally consider raising its subway and city bus fares by 400 won (US$0.32), besides its earlier 300-won hike proposal, city officials said Wednesday. The municipal government plans to hold a public hearing next month with the goal of raising public transportation fares in April [...]

Seoul Subway, Bus Fares Likely to Rise by 300 Won Next Year

SEOUL, Dec. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — Subway and public bus fares in Seoul are likely to rise by 300 won (US$0.24) starting as early as next April to meet growing budget deficits after a freeze for nearly eight years, city government officials said Thursday. The planned hike will bring the base subway and bus fares [...]