Free subway rides for seniors bring social benefits but strain operators: study

Free subway rides for people aged 65 and older in Korea generated an estimated 650.6 billion won ($492 million) in social benefits in 2025, as the growing senior population adds financial pressure on metro operators, a study released Thursday found. The Korean Society of Transportation conducted the study beginning …

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