Social Affairs
Seoul taxi fare to rise Feb. 16
Feb. 6, 2019
Taxi fares in Seoul will rise on Feb. 16, the city government said Wednesday.The basic taxi fare will increase from the current 3,000 won ($2.60) to 3,800 won, while the basic late-night fare from midnight to 4 a.m. will also rise -- from 3,600 won to 4,600 won. (Yonhap)Meters will rise faster as well. Under the current fare system, taxis go 142 meters per 100 won after the basic fare covers the first 2 kilometers. When taxis travel slower than 15 kilometers per hour, 100 won is added to the fa