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Seoul's
Subway System
Seoul's
subway system is very functional, somewhat safe with issues they
need to resolve, usually busy, easy to find, usually clean, and
covers most of Seoul, Incheon and part of Gyeonggi Province. Some
cars are above ground, but in the case of downtown Seoul, the
cars are deep underground. It can be time-consuming compared to
an express bus, but it is faster than using a bus during rush
hour, plus it is better-labeled and easier to use than the bus.
Cost varies depending upon where you want to go but is usually
around 800 South Korean Won each way. (Less than $1.00 USD.) Recently
there have been some pollution concerns in the subways, but nothing
too serious. You can definitely do some walking in these subway
lines, but escalators and elevators are a frequent and welcome
relief.
Seoul's subways are marked in both Korean and English languages
on signs, maps, and on public address announcements. They are
clearly numbered, labeled, and color coded. It is easy to use.
Even someone who is inexperienced with subways can figure this
system out quickly. The subways meet with busses, taxis, and major
malls, office complexes and sporting facilities such as Seoul's
World Cup Soccer Stadium.
The major attractions and stops on each line of the Seoul subway system.
| Line
1 -Uijeongbu -Seoul Station (Catch regional buses and trains) -Incheon (Port City neighboring Seoul, sorry the subway does not go to Incheon Airport) |
Line 2 Circle line -Shinchon (College area by Yonsei Univ.) -Seoul Nat'l Univ. -Gangnam |
Line
3 Jeongbalsan -Gyeongbokgung (Palace) -Express Bus Terminal |
Line
4 -Dongdaemun (Major shopping area) -Seoul Station (Catch regional buses and trains) -Seoul Racehorse Park -Seoul Grand Park (Zoo, Seoul Land) |
| Line
5 -Gimpo Airport (Domestic Airport) -Gwanghwamun (American Embassy) -Olympic Park |
Line
6 -World Cup Stadium -Itaewon (International District) -Korea Univ. |
Line
7 -Express Bus Term. -Children's Grand Park |
Line
8 -Amsa -Garak Market |
Read the signs
Make sure you are going the right way.
For all domestic flights, you use Gimpo Airport. For all international flights, use Incheon International Airport.
Buses are a great a scenic way to get around Seoul. Although many are in Korean, more and more buses are using bilingual banners announcing major stops.
