Jung Min-ho has worked as a staff writer at The Korea Times since 2012, mostly covering social and political issues. He currently belongs to the Politics & City Desk where he covers topics such as health, labor and human rights. Prior to joining the team, he was responsible for covering North Korea and sports. His article about a biosecurity breach of Middle East respiratory syndrome won him an award from the Korea Science Journalists Association in 2016. He is also the co-author of the book, "Medical Pioneers of Korea" (2019). He served as the head of the international relations committee at the Journalists Association of Korea from 2021 to 2023.
Base fare for Seoul taxis to rise to W3,800 tomorrow
The fare rises will be the first since October 2013. Korea Times file
By Jung Min-ho
By Jung Min-ho
The base fare for taxis in Seoul will increase from 3,000 won to 3,800 won ($3.40) at 4 a.m. Saturday.
The base fare for late-night services (from midnight to 4 a.m.) will rise from 3,600 won to 4,600 won.
The base fare for deluxe taxis and jumbo taxis will rise from 5,000 won to 6,500 won.
The rises will be the first since October 2013.
The Seoul Private Taxi Association has promised to improve the way it deals with complaints about reckless drivers and rude drivers.