In the 1990s, cars have become indispensable for many people. They are used not
only for commuting, but also shopping and for leisure purposes. However, people in a large city like Seoul suffer from many traffic-related problems. For example, roads are congested all the time so the word “rush hour” is fast disappearing. Gas prices
fluctuate depending on taxes. Car owners are in a vulnerable position as
environmental problems emerge as the top priority in maintaining the quality of life. Many people also complain that the police are not as interested in making traffic
flow easily as in “collecting money” from law-breaking drivers.