[Breaking News] Line 1 Yongsan Station Operation Delay! Commuter Chaos Due to Disabled Persons' Rights Group Protest (Delay Certificate Issued)

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This morning's news really startled me. Following yesterday's Line 2 chaos, today, **Line 1 Yongsan Station** experienced a surprise protest by the **National Federation of Persons with Disabilities (전장연)**.
Combined with the **railroad union's slowdown tactics (준법 투쟁)**, it seems like a 'commuter hellgate' has truly opened. (As of **Wednesday, December 3, 2025**)

I'm hastily summarizing what's happening and the current subway situation.
For those who haven't left for work yet or are currently commuting, please **check alternative routes**! 😭

🛑 Line 1 Yongsan Station, What Happened? (18-Minute Delay)

Around 8 AM this morning, members of the **National Federation of Persons with Disabilities (전장연)** appeared on the platform of **Line 1 Yongsan Station**.
They held a protest to demand the reflection of disability rights budgets, among other things, commemorating 'International Day of Persons with Disabilities'.

The problem is that this involved a **train boarding protest**, causing train operations to be delayed one after another.

📉 [Fact Check] Current Delay Situation

**Location:** Line 1 Yongsan Station (Upline towards Seoul Station)

**Situation:** Jeonjangyeon members boarded trains in wheelchairs and made statements.

**Impact:** As of 8:10 AM today, trains heading towards Seoul Station were delayed by approximately **18 minutes**.

An 18-minute delay during a rush-hour commute, where every second counts... This means trains coming behind are also getting backed up, so the perceived delay time could be even longer.

🚇 To Make Matters Worse, 'Slowdown Tactics'?

Is Line 1 the only problem? No, unfortunately. ㅠㅠ
Various parts of the Seoul subway system are currently affected by the **railroad union's slowdown tactics (준법 투쟁)**.

In particular, **Line 9**, famous for its 'hell commute', also reportedly experienced extreme congestion during this morning's commute.
The union is demanding more personnel, leading to slow operations (such as reduced speeds), resulting in irregular train intervals and frequent delays compared to normal.

**Line 1:** Jeonjangyeon protest + Korail slowdown
**Line 9, etc.:** Seoul Metro / Metro Line 9 union slowdown

It's truly a situation of **'double hardship'**. For those who were late today... it's really not your fault. 😭😭

💡 How to Deal with the Risk of Being Late?

Here are some tips for those who are already late or currently stuck.

1. Obtain a Simple Delay Certificate
If you need to provide proof to your company or school, don't go to the station office. Instead, get a 'Simple Delay Certificate' from the **Korail Subway Talk app** or the **Seoul Metro website**! (Available for delays of 5 minutes or more).

2. Explore Alternative Routes (Bus Recommended)
The impact might still be felt on Line 1's Yongsan ~ Seoul Station section.
If possible, using **Line 4 (Sinyongsan Station)** or a **bus** might be better for your peace of mind.

📝 Concluding

These days, with continuous news of protests and strikes, commutes are getting tougher.
While understanding the purpose of the protests, it's also true that commuters, who have to fight a battle every morning, often sigh in frustration.

To all of you using Line 1 and Line 9 today!
I hope you safely reach your destination without significant trouble.
If anyone can share the current situation, please leave a comment! (Let's share information with each other!) 🙏

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