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Dongbaek Pass expands benefits to foreigners, teens
Dongbaek Pass, the first integrated public transit discount system in the nation, will launch a prepaid version on March 18. As a result, more public transit riders can take advantage of the program's various benefits.
Dongbaek Pass users receive rebates when their monthly public transit expenses exceed 45,000 won, with a maximum rebate of 45,000 won. For example, a rider who spends 60,000 won monthly on public transit will receive a 15,000 won rebate the following month.
The initial Dongbaek Pass, launched last August, is only available to individuals who can be issued a credit card. Thus, registering for the pass was difficult for foreigners and minors. The prepaid version eliminates this requirement.
However, users will still have to register for Dongbaek Jeon, a payment system to boost the local economy. The Dongbaek Jeon app (부산 동백전) is available in your smartphone's app store.
For prepaid users, the monthly rebate will be paid out as Dongbaek Jeon Points, which can be spent at affiliated businesses citywide. The entire selection of Dongbaek Jeon-affiliated businesses, which includes restaurants, cafes, healthcare centers and more, is listed on the app.
Dongbaek Pass rebates are available when traveling on metro lines 1 to 4, the Donghae Line, Busan-Gimhae Light Rail Transit, and village and city buses, excluding bus No. 2000.
Individuals can acquire a Dongbaek Pass at any Busan Bank branch or via the Dongbaek Jeon app. The card can be charged at metro stations, convenience stores or on the app. Foreigners who hold an Alien Registration Card can sign up for the prepaid version when it is released on March 18. A pass for minors, who already receive discounted transit fares, will be released later this year.
※learn more: busan.go.kr/eng/prepaid-dongbaekpass
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integrated: 통합된, 통합형의
affiliated:제휴된, 가맹된(*Dongbaek Jeon-affiliated business: 동백전 가맹점)
acquire: 취득하다, 획득하다