Seoul city to temporarily suspend Namsan Tunnel toll fee

• Published date: 03 March 2023
• Publication title: The Korea Times

The toll levied on cars passing through Namsan Tunnel in Seoul will be temporarily suspended for two months starting next month, according to city officials, in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the congestion pricing scheme.

Based on the evaluation, the city authority will decide by the end of this year whether to fully scrap the toll collection system or not.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced Monday that the 2000-won ($1.55) fee collected at Namsan Tunnel No. 1 and 3 on vehicles with less than three persons will be suspended for two months from March 17.

From that day until April 16, tolls will not be collected on cars traveling in a southbound direction, and beginning from April 17 to May 16, tolls will be suspended in both directions.

The city government said it will analyze and compare the traffic volume during the toll-free period with the same period in 2022. Based on the data, it will consult with experts and gather public opinions, after which it will decide within this year whether to maintain or fully abolish the congestion...