President Lee Jae Myung proposed increasing reimbursement for public transportation fares paid outside peak commuting hours, saying the current increase from 20% to 30% may be insufficient for financially struggling people. He linked higher refunds to the government’s objective of reducing rush-hour congestion and said they could support workers who begin their shifts as early as 4:30 or 5 a.m. Lee suggested that covering about half of the fare could be reasonable, while saying the change would require little additional budget. Budget Minister Park Hong-geun said he would consult the transport minister.