Seoul Subway Line 1 Resumes Service After Two-Hour Power Outage

Seoul's vital subway Line 1 is back in service after a power failure caused major disruptions for commuters on Tuesday morning. The electrical fault occurred around 7:29 AM on the southbound track between Chang-dong and Sinimun stations, leading to significant delays for thousands of passengers during the peak morning rush hour.

Korea Railroad Corporation (KORAIL) confirmed that its initial response team worked to restore power. The outage lasted for approximately two hours, with normal operations resuming around 9:48 AM. KORAIL reported that a total of 38 trains were affected by the disruption.

While the immediate crisis has been resolved, the exact cause of the electrical failure remains under investigation. KORAIL officials stated that a thorough review will be conducted to understand what led to the incident and to prevent future occurrences. The disruption highlighted the critical role Line 1 plays in the daily lives of Seoul residents and the impact even short-term outages can have on the city's transportation network.