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  Seoul Subway Line 4 Information
Seoul Subway Line 4 of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway (dubbed the blue line) is a long line crossing from the southwest to the northeast across the Seoul National Capital Area.
The southern portion of the line is divided into the Gwacheon and Ansan Lines, but this does not affect the trains which run on it, most of which run all the way from one end of the line to the other.
The southern terminus (Oido) is in Jeongwang 4-dong, Siheung City, and the northern terminus (Danggogae) is in Sanggye 4-dong, Nowon-gu, northern Seoul.
www.bookrags.com /Seoul_Subway_Line_4   (93 words)

  
 Seoul Subway Line 2 - Definition, explanation
Seoul Subway Line 2 (dubbed the green line) is a circular line of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway.
The line running clock-wise is called the "inner circle line" and the counter clock-wise line is called the "outer circle line." This is Seoul's most heavily used line.
Line 2 was built 1978-84 together with the Seongsu-Sinseol dong branch (the second branch Sindorim-Kkachisan was built 1989-95).
www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/s/se/seoul_subway_line_2.php   (222 words)

  
 Seoul Subway Line 6 - Biocrawler
Seoul Subway Line 6 of the Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation cuts across northern Seoul in a U-shape.
These stations were finally operable on 9 Mar. 2001, which concluded Seoul's ambitious metro expansion programme carried out since 1990.
The transfer corridor at Sindang (Line 2) did not open until 3 Aug. 2001.
www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Seoul_Subway_Line_6   (129 words)

  
 Seoul Subway Line 1 - Definition, explanation
Seoul Subway Line 1 of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway links central Seoul, south Korea to Uijeongbu Bukbu Station in the northeast, Guro and Incheon Stations in the southwest, and Suwon and Cheonan Stations in the south.
The line first opened in 1974 between Seoul Station and Cheongnyangni Station, the only underground portion of the line (7.8 km).
South Korea's first subway line was constructed with the technical and economic aid of Japan.
www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/s/se/seoul_subway_line_1.php   (341 words)

  
  Subway Ad Asia
Seoul decided to build the subway to expand the lacking transportation, and inaugurated a subway construction headquarters on June 8, 1970.
Hence Seoul lifted the curtain of its subway era as the 22nd country and 49th city in the world to have a subway.
In February 1980, which line 2 was under construction, 23 private enterprises established together the Seoul Subway Construction Co. Ltd., to construct lines 3 and 4.
www.subwayadasia.org /seoul.htm   (882 words)

  
  NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Cheonan
Seoul Subway Line 1 has been extended to Cheonan, and metro trains began running between Seoul and Cheonan in January 2005.
Seoul Subway Line 1 of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway links central Seoul, South Korea to Uijeongbu Bukbu Station in the northeast, Guro and Incheon Stations in the southwest, and Suwon and Cheonan Stations in the south.
Cheonan has been a well-connected city to Seoul and the rest of the country since the opening of the KTX in 2004 and the extension of line 1 of the Seoul Subway to Cheonan Station in 2005.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Cheonan   (1164 words)

  
 Seoul Searching - Get on the Seoul Subway and get there almost anywhere.
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.
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.
www.seoulsearching.com /transportation/subway   (267 words)

  
 Seoul Travel Guide
Nightlife in Seoul is lively and legendary with something to suit all tastes, from a ’booze-cruise’ through the raunchy red light district of Itaewon, or a sedate sit-down at a traditional teahouse.
Subways are extremely crowded during the morning and evening rush hours, but are generally safe, though plagued with hawkers and beggars.
The jewel of Seoul’s five historic palaces, Gyeongbokgung was built in 1395 by Lee Seong-Gye, founder of the Joseon Dynasty, who established the city as the capital of Korea.
www.cheapflights.co.uk /TravelGuide/Seoul/index.html   (1583 words)

  
 Korea Infogate - South Korea travel info, hotel in Seoul, Korean restaurant, etc.   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Lines 1-4 are operated by the Seoul Metropolitan Subway Corporation (http://seoulsubway.co.kr/english_subway/e_index.htm) and lines 5-8 are run by the Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation.
Colored differently between lines, Seoul subway lines link the farthest parts of Seoul and its satellite cities and cross each other at various transferable stations, marked by the symbol.
In general, subway trains operate at intervals of 2.5 to 3 minutes during the morning and evening rush hours, and at intervals of 4 to 6 minutes during the non-rush hours.
www.koreainfogate.com /travelguide/seoul/about.asp?code=c&sel_type=c-1   (1213 words)

  
 Seoul Subway Line 1 - Galbijim
Seoul Subway Line 1 of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway links central Seoul, South Korea to Uijeongbu Bukbu Station in the northeast, Incheon in the southwest, and Cheonan via Suwon in the south.
In June of 2006, Jinwi and Jije Stations are planned to be opened on the Gyeongbu Line, and Dangjeong Station (temporary name, will probably be opened as Hansei University Station) is planned to be constructed between Gunpo and Uiwang Stations, also on the Gyeongbu Line.
Korea's first subway line was constructed with the technical and economic aid of Japan.
wiki.galbijim.com /Seoul_Subway_line_1   (279 words)

  
 Macquarie Korea Infrastructure Fund - Seoul Subway Line 9, Section 1
Seoul Subway Line 9, Section 1 is a 25.5 km subway line with 25 stations (including 13 transfer stations) running between Kimpo Airport in western Seoul to Gangnam Station in the business district of southern Seoul.
Construction of the subway line is scheduled to begin in 2006 and the line is expected to begin operations in 2009.
MKIF has committed to invest in Seoul Metro Line 9 Co., Ltd. (“SM9”), the concessionaire of Seoul Subway Line 9, Section 1, in the form of equity and subordinated loans.
www.macquarie.com /kr/en/mkif/assets/seoul_sub_line9_s1.htm   (219 words)

  
 KoreaTimes : Frequent Subway Breakdowns Frustrate Passengers   (Site not responding. Last check: )
A train of Seoul subway line 5 broke down inside a tunnel on its way from Gwehwasan Station to Kimpo Airport station yesterday, forcing passengers to wait inside the train for 13 minutes while another train pushed the train to its destination.
On Jan. 16 this year, a train of subway line 2 broke down at Shindorim station, and on Jan. 28, another train broke down at the same station, delaying the operation of nearby trains for one hour.
Subway lines 1 through 4 are operated by the Seoul Metropolitan Subway Corporation, while lines 5 through 8 are managed by the Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation.
times.hankooki.com /lpage/nation/200303/kt2003030317275911970.htm   (274 words)

  
 The Korea Times : Operating System of Seoul Subway Outdated   (Site not responding. Last check: )
To match the movement of the population to the southern part of the city, subway lines 5, 6, 7 and 8 were added during the 1990s.
However, some criticize the arguments on redesigning Seoul’s subway systems as being out of touch, considering the fact that the subway system is struggling to stay on track financially.
The subway corporation said it will need at least 2.8 trillion won to replace subway cars and advance the infrastructure of subway stations in lines 1, 2, 3 and 4, which they say will take at least four years.
times.hankooki.com /lpage/nation/200508/kt2005082917385610510.htm   (886 words)

  
 Incheon travel guide - Wikitravel
Incheon [1] (인천, 仁川), also Inchon, is in South Korea on the coast directly to the west of Seoul.
In addition to the Seoul subway line, the Incheon Rapid Transit Corporation operates a single subway line of its own.
The area is located at the end of the main subway line (1 or dark blue) that connects Incheon with nearby Seoul.
wikitravel.org /en/Incheon   (817 words)

  
 Epinions.com - No, you are not in subway nirvana. You're in Seoul. (Updated 11/2005)
Not too long after, Seoul won the right to host the 24th Summer Olympic Games in 1988, and new lines were needed to serve the athletic facilities and new developments in Jamsil and other areas in the southern part of the city.
So Seoul's subway is crammed with features I never found anywhere else - but I do find that it would be quite a challenge for the elderly and the disabled, despite their right to priority seating.
Seoul's subway stations involve lots of stair-climbing; unlike London or D.C., there are few escalators (at least the stations are not as deep - phew!).
www.epinions.com /content_2901188740   (2696 words)

  
 Official Site of Korea Tourism Org.: Subway
Every subway station has ticket windows but it is becoming more regular to use vending machine, especially at the newly built stations.
Using ticket vending machines differs depending on which subway line you are on.
If one needs to transfer to the number 7 line, all one has to do is follow the dark green line and you are there before you know it.
english.tour2korea.com /01TripPlanner/Transportation/subway_main.asp?kosm=m1_4&konum=4   (569 words)

  
 Seoul Metropolitan Government - "A Clean, Attractive & Global City, Seoul!"   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Seoul's subway system consists of 8 lines operated by the Seoul Metropolitan Subway Corporation (SMSC) and the Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation (SMRT), and one line run by the Korean National Railroad (KNR).
An average of 3,879,000 passengers use subway lines 1 to 4 everyday.
The Korean National Railroad operates 7 lines: the Gyeongbu Line (Seoul - Suwon), the Gyeong-in Line (Guro -Incheon), the Gyeongwon Line (Yongsan - Suwon), the Ansan Line (Geumjeong - Ansan), the Gwacheon Line (Namtaeryeong - Geumjeong), the Bundang Line (Suseo - Ori), and the Ilsan Line (Jichuk - Daehwa).
english.seoul.go.kr /residents/transport/trans_04sub_01.html   (294 words)

  
 Transportation in Seoul, South Korea (Buses, Taxis, Subway, Train)
Subway rains arrive on average about every five minutes, although during rush hour you can expect one to arrive about every two minutes.
Subway signs are generally in Korean and English, but keeping a small subway map makes it much easier to get around Seoul.
Subway passes may be purchased with a ten percent discount in increments of 20,000 won, 10,000 won and 5,000 won and can be purchased at ticket counters and at vending machines located in the station.
www.asianinfo.org /asianinfo/seoul/transportation_in_seoul.htm   (1220 words)

  
 Korea Infogate - South Korea travel info, hotel in Seoul, Korean restaurant, etc.   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Seoul subway is one of the fastest, most inexpensive, convenient and user-friendly systems of its size in the world.
Eight subway lines serve Seoul and its suburbs.
The basic fare for zone #1 is 600 won, and that for zone #2 is 700 won.
www.koreainfogate.com /travelguide/general.asp?src=c01   (744 words)

  
 UrbanRail.Net > Asia > South Korea > SEOUL Subway
Korail (Korea Railroad, formerly Korean National Railroad) operates line 1 (except from Seoul station to Cheongnyangni), Ilsan line (line 3 north of Jichuk; now depicted as line 3), Gwacheon and Ansan lines (line 4 south of Namtaeryeong; not depicted as line 4) and the Bundang line.
This included the extension of former lines 2, 3 and 4 (15 km) and 4 totally new lines of which line 5 is 52 km long (including both eastern branches).
On 16 Dec 2005, the Yongsan - Hoegi branch via Oksu was separated from Line 1 and extended on a new route east to Dokseo.
www.urbanrail.net /as/seou/seoul.htm   (1189 words)

  
 Korean Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - Japan built the seoul subway, for korea.
So Japan built the subway, a korean killed The Korean first lady, and Japan got all the blame.
Yeah, they began the subway as we know it, but it was hardly anything worth forgiving Japan's colonial past over.
BTW, it might be true that Japan helped with the initiation of the subway line in Seoul.
www.eslcafe.com /forums/korea/viewtopic.php?t=63694&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=   (1530 words)

  
 ▒SEOUL METRO▒
Seoul Metro is responsible for line 1,2,3 and 4, while Koerea Railroad Operatesextentions of these line s on the national railway.
Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation is reponsible for line 5,6,7 and 8.
Subway trains operateat intervals of 2.5 to 6 minutes during the morning and evening rush hours, and at intervals of 4 to 12 minutes during the non-rush hours.
www.seoulsubway.co.kr /eng/sg/sg_main.jsp?subPage=sg_2_1.jsp   (471 words)

  
 ::: Line 1
The rock musical "Line One" set a landmark in Korean theater history as it celebrated its 1,000th performance Sunday at the Hakchon Blue Theater in Taehangno, Seoul.Sunday's special concert featured an all-star cast of both current and previous cast members.
The stage is Seoul's subway line No. 1 and nearby areas of the stops including Seoul Station and 588, a notorious red-light district.
Unlike line No. 3, which passes through some of the most affluent areas of Seoul, line No. 1, the oldest among all the subway lines, symbolizes the common life of the capital city.
www.line1.co.kr /more/more_056.asp?idx=25   (560 words)

  
 Seoul Korea Map
Seoul American High School - Seoul American High School (SAHS) is one of the largest schools in the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Pacific Area, which includes Korea, Japan, Okinawa, and Guam.
Seoul is located in the names of railway lines and freeways (for example, the Gyeongbu (Seoul-Busan) railway line and Gyeongin (Seoul-Incheon) freeway.
The word Seoul has been used since the Silla Kingdom were after S the City; has the to in of gyeong the controls means used case, the establishment of the peninsula, because it was transliterated into several types reflecting slight changes over time and has finally firmed up to Seoul.
ha18.motorists-mico.com /seoulkoreamap.html   (1174 words)

  
 Korea
Since the line locates very close to Han River which is running through the center of Seoul, most of tunnel constructions are being executed in very close proximity to existing foundations of nearby structures in highly permeable ground.
In response to such an increasing demand for tunnels, a significant length of tunnels for subway lines in major cities, High Speed Railway, and highway road has already been constructed and more tunnels are scheduled for construction in the years to come.
The international symposium on urban railways was held in Seoul from 28 to 29 November, 2000.
www.ita-aites.org /cms/197.html   (1719 words)

  
 Jewel Fair Korea 2007
Namdaemun Market, located in the very center of Seoul, is the biggest traditional market in Korea selling children's clothing, men and women's clothing, daily miscellaneous goods, kitchenware and local and imported products.
All kinds of shops and restaurants are densely located on the main street with lanes which resemble the shape of a chess board, so it's advisable to divide Myeongdong into a few sections in your mind and explore each section separately.
Itaewon is the most exotic place in Seoul representing fusion culture with a distinctive atmosphere.
www.jewelfair.com /tr_shopping.asp   (611 words)

  
 YouTube - Seoul subway line 7
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This is the relatively quiet line 7 and it was taken on a sleepy Sunday afternoon, thus the lack of passengers.
Seoul Night (video was not made by me)
www.youtube.com /watch?v=7nYpvbZqHX0   (416 words)

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