The goal was for Seoul to let foreigners top up domestic transit cards via iPhone so they could
conveniently use Apple Pay (mobile payment) for subways, buses, etc. without needing to exchange currency or buy a physical card,
but direct integration with the Apple ecosystem failed, reportedly halted due to delays in negotiations with Apple.
Source: [Exclusive] Seoul City's Apple Pay Foreign Card Integration Falls Through…Foreigners Can't Use Apple Pay for Transit - Electronic Times
▶ Original source: https://www.etnews.com/20260227000094
