{
  "id": 10636892,
  "title": "Lee proposes higher refund of fare for off-peak commuters",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/lee-proposes-higher-refund-of-fare-for-off-peak-commuters",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T07:32:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260929/lee-proposes-higher-refund-of-fare-for-off-peak-commuters"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Lee Jae Myung suggested raising the refund of fares for commuters who travel on public transportation during off-peak hours. This proposal came about following a report from the transport ministry, which stated that the reimbursement rate for these commuters had been increased from 20 percent to 30 percent. The president questioned whether the 20 to 30 percent refund is enough for financially struggling individuals. Lee argued that easing rush-hour congestion also aligns with government policy and benefits the nation as a whole. He suggested that covering about half of the cost could be reasonable for higher refunds. While Budget Minister Park Hong-geun did not provide a specific response to Lee's proposal, he acknowledged the potential for the increase to not require a significant additional budget.",
  "summary": "President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday proposed increasing the reimbursement of fares for people who use public transportation outside peak commuting hours. Lee made the proposal at a Cabinet meeting after the transport ministry reported that the reimbursement rate for public transportation users traveling outside peak commuting hours has been raised from 20 percent to 30 percent. \"Doesn't the fact…",
  "key_points": [
    "President Lee Jae Myung proposes raising fare refunds for off-peak commuters.",
    "Refund rate increased from 20% to 30% following transport ministry report.",
    "Lee questions if 20-30% refund is sufficient for financially struggling individuals."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Lee proposes higher refund of fare for off-peak commuters",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/lee-proposes-higher-refund-of-fare-for-off-peak-commuters-10640685",
        "published": "2026-09-29T07:18:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Lee proposes higher refund of fare for off-peak commuters",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/lee-proposes-higher-refund-of-fare-for-off-peak-commuters-10640604",
        "published": "2026-09-29T07:57:04.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}