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Sep 23 23

For South Korea’s Senior Subway Riders, the Joy Is in the Journey: The fare is free for those older than 65, and so some retired people spend their days riding ...

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Those over 65 ride for free, leading some retirees to spend their days exploring the train lines.

Many older adults choose the subway to escape the summer heat.

Riders like Mr. Lee understand the careful rhythms and unspoken rules of subway riding: avoiding rush hour and crowded trains.

Free-riding older adults make up around 15% of Seoul's annual ridership.

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