Subway breakdown in Seoul causes delays for commuters on first day back after Chuseok

By Jeong Se-hee Posted : October 10, 2025, 09:18 Updated : October 10, 2025, 09:18
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SEOUL, October 10 (AJP) - A subway train in Seoul broke down Friday morning, disrupting service for nearly an hour and causing delays for commuters returning to work on the first day after the week-long Chuseok holiday.

According to operator Seoul Metro, the incident occurred around 6:30 a.m. between Banghwa and Myeongil stations on subway line No. 5, causing delays of approximately 50 minutes.

The exact cause of the breakdown is under investigation.

* This article, published by Aju Business Daily, was translated by AI and edited by AJP.

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