Seoul Metro Intensifies Crackdown as Fare Evasion Exceeds 53,000 Cases Annually
Misuse of discounted travel cards accounts for most violations, prompting stricter enforcement and anti-fraud measures

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Seoul Metro is intensifying its crackdown on fare evasion as violations continue to occur across the network, with an average of more than 53,000 cases detected annually between 2023 and 2025. During that period, the operator collected more than 2.5 billion won (about €1.4 million) in additional charges per year from fare evaders. Fare...