Seoul will introduce a new payment system allowing foreign tourists to purchase public transportation passes using overseas credit and debit cards, as the city expects an influx of visitors ahead of BTS’ comeback performance on Saturday. The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced Monday that the Climate Companion Card — an unlimited public transportation pass valid within Seoul — and one-off subway tickets can be purchased using overseas credit and debit cards starting Tuesday. Purchases will be available through new ticket machines installed at 273 subway stations across Lines 1 to 8. Kakao Pay and Naver Pay will also be accepted. The policy is part of the city’s efforts to address difficulties faced by foreign tourists, many of whom have been left confused in front of ticket machines that require cash. It is also intended to ease the inconvenience of having to search for currency exchange counters. Previously, overseas credit cards could not be used with Seoul’s public transportation card readers, forcing many foreign visitors to buy one-off tickets using cash. The city said