South Korea's Subway Riders
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 the trains to the end of the line. NYT, 9/22.
A third of Korean households are made up of single people (Korea Herald). Apparently the largest blocks of these are men in their 30s and women in their 70s.
This bit from the New York Times suggests an interesting idea. “Older adults who ride free of charge make up about 15% of Seoul’s annual ridership.” It’s one way that they can get out, and the subways can be cooler than their apartments.
Is there some kind of opportunity to be a blessing, and to build relationships, in this fact?
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