$445 taxi ride from Seoul to Incheon? Taiwanese tourist challenges excessive fare

Allegations that a taxi driver overcharged a Taiwanese tourist nearly tenfold for a ride to Incheon International Airport sparked online debate. The tourist posted a photo of the receipt on Threads, warning others about their experience when leaving the country on Tuesday. "Do not take a taxi unless you are prepared to pay 690,800 won ($445) for taxi fare," the tourist wrote. Earlier that morning, the tourist traveled from eastern Seoul to the airport using the ride-hailing app Uber. The estimated fare was 70,800 won, which the tourist planned to pay through the app. However, upon arriving at the airport terminal area, the driver allegedly chased the tourist and demanded an immediate separate card payment. The tourist said the driver insisted on processing the card immediately and refused to let the tourist leave until the payment was processed. Facing an approaching flight, the tourist complied with the demand and later discovered the 690,800 won charge. "With this amount of money, isn't it at the level of going from South Korea to North Korea?" the tourist said, adding they had just arri