Incheon to review discriminatory bridge toll after opening

Incheon’s new bridge toll exemption policy, which The Korea Times previously reported had drawn criticism for discriminating against foreign residents by excluding them under a city ordinance, has yet to prompt a substantive response from authorities or city council members. But as backlash has intensified around the discriminatory policy, some council members told The Korea Times that they see problems with it and are open to revising it. Set to open in January, the 4.68-kilometer bridge — which has yet to receive an official name — will connect Incheon International Airport, Korea’s main international gateway, to Incheon’s major business hub of Cheongna International City. Upon its opening, vehicles owned by residents registered at addresses in Incheon’s Yeongjong Island, Cheongna and the islands of Bukdo Township will qualify for unlimited toll exemptions ranging from 2,000 won for passenger cars to 4,400 won for large vehicles. The exemption will be expanded to all Incheon residents beginning in April. Foreign residents, however, are excluded from the applications that be