Ticket
Metro operators have replaced older magnetic strip paper ticket with new RFID tickets since May 1, 2009. The current single-use ticket is a credit-card sized plastic card with the same RFID technology, which are obtained from automated machines in every subway station. A 500 won deposit fee is included in the price, and is refunded when the ticket is returned at any station.
As of February 25, 2012 ticket prices are 1,150 won for a trip up to 10 km, with 100 won added for each subsequent 5 km. Prices for Uijeongbu LRT and Sin Bundang Line however start at 1,300 and 1,750 won respectively. Half-priced children's tickets are available. Riders may also enter the system using a transportation card such as T-money, Upass, and KB Free Pass. There is a 100 won discount for using a transportation card. The city government also uses Seoul Citypass as a transportation card. Senior citizens and disabled people qualify for free transit and can get a free ticket or enter and exit using side gates rather than turnstiles. The previous ticket price was 1000 won before 100 won T-Money discount.
Travel on AREX (Airport Express) requires a separate ticket, and there is no discount when transferring to or from the line. However, if transferring from a Seoul Metro station to the AREX, it is possible to stay inside the turnstiles and pay using your T-money card.
While the Uijeongbu LRT is physically connected to the Seoul Metro system it requires a separate ticket and does not allow free transfers to the rest of the metro system or to local buses. Discounts are availble for youth and free rides exist for those over 65 years of age. There is no deposit fee added to the purchase of a ticket.
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