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Commuters Clash Over Subway Air Conditioning: "Turn It Off" vs. "It's Too Hot"

[Anchor] It is sweltering whenever the rain stops, but it seems there is a heated debate regarding air conditioning temperatures on subways during the morning and evening rush hours?

[Reporter] Yes, a post recently appeared on an online community for office workers asking, "How should we view a passenger who asks to turn off the air conditioning on a subway train during the morning commute?" which sparked a fierce debate.

Passengers who are sensitive to heat argued that it is inconsiderate, asking, "There are cars with weaker air conditioning, so why ask to turn it off in a regular car?" On the other hand, passengers who are sensitive to cold countered that the air conditioning intensity needs to be adjusted, saying, "I feel actual pain when I am exposed to the air conditioning for a long time."

According to Seoul Metro, subway temperatures during the summer are set at 24°C for regular cars and 26°C for cars with weaker air conditioning.

The operator advised that passengers who are sensitive to cold should use the cars with weaker air conditioning or move toward the center of the train car, where the temperature is relatively higher.

(Source: Online Community)
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