Seoul Subway Executives Take on 'Daytime Station Manager' Roles for Summer Safety

Seoul Transportation Corporation is deploying 63 executives, including its CEO, to serve as "daytime station managers" at key subway stations during a special safety management period for summer heatwaves and floods.

The initiative, running from July 6 to July 23, involves division-level executives taking on the role of station manager at 63 busy stations. On July 6, Seoul Transportation Corporation CEO Kim Tae-gyun worked as a daytime station manager at Hongik University Station.

The corporation explained that this system aims to have executives directly assess station environments and characteristics. This will help bridge the gap between headquarters' policies and on-site conditions, fostering a more field-oriented safety culture.

Participating executives will accompany station managers, assisting with platform duties during peak hours, responding to passenger inquiries, and conducting general inspections of station facilities. A key focus will be assessing preparedness for summer heatwaves and heavy rains, as well as examining safety management plans and emergency response systems tailored to each station's specific needs. Executives will also engage with frontline staff to listen to their concerns.