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He loads both you and your luggage into a black luxury SUV and begins the journey into Seoul and Gimpo Airport.

Your brain clicks back on as he merges onto the freeway and you see the rapidly rising total on the meter. When it hits 50,000won (~$50) you can hold back no longer and ask him if the price is correct. He nods. You ask him how much the total will be when you get to the airport. He says it will be around 120,000 won. You panic. You only cashed 100,000 won in travelers cheques and certainly didn't expect to spend it all on a taxi ride.

You:

open the door and jump out to make your escape from this exorbitant fee.

argue with the driver about this blatant gouging.

quietly seethe.