Is the Subway Only Yours? 'Noise Villains' Face 180,000 Won Fine?

The news has even arrived that people could face a fine of 180,000 won for not wearing earphones.

How would you feel if the person next to you on a bus or subway watched videos and listened to music without earphones?

Such "noise villains" are truly bothersome.

The British government has even pulled out the card of imposing a fine of around 180,000 won for not wearing earphones.

Local transport authorities in the UK have established guidelines to impose fines of up to 100 pounds, or approximately 180,000 won in South Korean currency, on passengers who cause noise on public transportation.

The reason why the UK takes this issue so seriously can be seen in a public opinion survey.

About 88 percent of respondents answered that playing music out loud on trains is unacceptable.

Our country is similar, right?

According to Seoul Metro, noise-related complaints inside trains stood at around 8,000 cases in 2022.

Last year, the number increased to about 11,000 cases.

And in the first half of this year alone, 7,500 cases were reportedly received.

While it is possible to restrain or expel individuals for causing a disturbance depending on the situation, it is difficult to catch offenders if they get off or turn down the volume before staff arrive.

In a world where we live together, I sincerely hope people would consider others.

(Photo: BBC, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham's social media)
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