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  Seoul Subway Line 2 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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, and the longest circular subway line in the world.
Line 2 was built 1978-84 together with the Seongsu Branch (the second Sinjeong Branch was built 1989-95).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Seoul_Subway_Line_2   (257 words)

  
 Seoul Subway Line 3 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Seoul Subway Line 3 (the Orange Line) of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway connects northwestern Seoul to the city center, Gangnam, and southeastern Seoul.
Construction began in 1980, and most of the current line opened (Gupabal - Yangjae) over two stages in the year of 1985, along with sister subway Line 4.
In 1996, the Ilsan Line (Daehwa - Jichuk) was opened, and connected the city of Goyang with Seoul.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Seoul_Subway_Line_3   (213 words)

  
 Transportation in Seoul, South Korea (Buses, Taxis, Subway, Train)
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.
Most subway stations and trains are very clean and modern, except for the national railway since it is an older line.
www.asianinfo.org /asianinfo/seoul/transportation_in_seoul.htm   (1220 words)

  
 SEOUL METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT
Seoul City's subway system is one of the most convenient and Fastest systems in the World.
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).
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   (283 words)

  
 Seoul travel guide - Wikitravel
Seoul (서울; [1]) is the capital of South Korea.
Seoul is the western terminus of the KTX high-speed line to Daejeon, Daegu and Busan.
Seoul's grandest palace and the seat of power for centuries before it was razed in 1592 by a Japanese invasion (and they did a repeat after 1910).
wikitravel.org /en/Seoul   (4407 words)

  
 Seoul Subway Line 6 - Galbijim
Seoul Subway Line 6 of the Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation cuts across northern Seoul in a U-shape.
Line 6 is the only subway system in Seoul to have parts with one-directional lines.
By 2011, Line 6 will be extended to the east about 2km, in order for it to be connected to the Gyeongchun or Jungang Line.
wiki.galbijim.com /Seoul_Subway_Line_6   (239 words)

  
 UrbanRail.Net > Asia > South Korea > SEOUL Subway
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).
- Subway Line operated by Korail from Seonneung to Ori, extended from Suseo to Seolleung in Sept. 2003.
is planned to run 38 km from Gimpo and Gimpo Airport (Line 5) along the southern shore of the river Han-gang to Dangsan (Line 2), Yeouido (Line 5), Dongjak (Line 4) and Express Bus Terminal (Line 3 and 7) and terminate in Pangi-dong in the east.
www.urbanrail.net /as/seou/seoul.htm   (1136 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)

  
 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)

  
 Asiana Airlines - Travel Planner : Travel Guide - GoCity   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Myeong-dong Station of Line 4 is the nearest subway station.
When visiting Seoul for the first time, it is good idea to have a dinner at this restaurant and enjoy the view.
It was 15 years ago that Seoul began the service of commercial excursion boats on Hangang River, the major waterway of the Korean capital flowing from east to west.
us.flyasiana.com /Travelplanner/travelplanner_sightseeing_nighttours02.asp   (1519 words)

  
 Incheon travel guide - Wikitravel
In addition to the Seoul subway line, the Incheon Rapid Transit Corporation operates a single subway line of its own.
Even the subway route into Seoul from Incheon is lined with roses and beautifully-tended shrubbery.
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   (569 words)

  
 Study Abroad & Cultural Immersion with Languages Abroad - South Korea - Seoul   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Seoul, the capital, has recovered from the devastation of the Korean War to become a bustling and sophisticated commercial center.
Seoul has been the nation's capital since 1394 and is still laid out in the traditional square pattern adopted by many Chinese cities.
A tour of ancient and modern Seoul includes a visit to Changdokkung Palace, which has been used for royal functions since the 17th century and is now a listed UNESCO World Heritage site.
www.languagesabroad.com /countries/seoul.html   (1183 words)

  
 Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Seoul at Epinions.com
Last, but not the least, Seoul had also been spruced up for the FIFA World Cup soccer games which had taken place a few months earlier, so my experience was even more pleasant.
I found that Seoul holds appeal primarily among other Asians, particularly in neighboring China and Japan; for them, Seoul (or anywhere in South Korea, for that matter) is an easy getaway to a unique, foreign culture.
The Seoul I ended up seeing this time was a place where the world's most advanced communications and electronics technologies lived, and where the standard of living was very high, comparable to a European city.
www.epinions.com /content_77926010500   (2675 words)

  
 Korea Travel: Seoul City
Approximately 45 minutes from downtown Seoul, you can get there by subway (line 5), taxi, or bus (regular city bus, special airport bus, and limousine bus).
Subway: With 6 completed subway lines, and 2 more nearing completion, you can get almost anywhere you need to go without having to deal with Seoul's infamous traffic.
Train: Seoul Station, located near the downtown area, has trains for destinations south of Seoul.
www.lifeinkorea.com /cgi-bin/travel2.cfm?Area=seoul&Place=seoul   (285 words)

  
 A day at the races Korean style
While the rest of the world may be rather oblivious to the status of the ‘sport of kings’ in this nation, it has, in its 80 year history emerged as one of the most popular sporting pastime of the nation.
Over the past year the Seoul racecourse in Kwacheon, just south of the city has attracted over 12 million visitors, while betting turnover on the races topped 4.6 trillion won.
The racecourse itself is only a short walk from the Seoul Racecourse subway line stop (on line 4) and the entry fee is a paltry 800 won.
www.suite101.com /article.cfm/expatriate_seoul/71682/1   (433 words)

  
 Seoul FM
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea said Monday it will go ahead with its plan to send troops to Iraq despite the abduction of a South Korean man and the televised broadcast of his desperate pl...
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archive.wn.com /2004/06/21/1400/seoulfm   (538 words)

  
 visas for americans to korea - U.S. Embassy Seoul, Korea
Seoul Immigration Office announces its new policy to offer better service to foreigners residing in Korea.
In Korea, the Immigration Bureau of the ROK Justice Ministry should be contacted for information regarding other types of visas and/or adjustment of visa status.
Their main Seoul office is located at #319-2, Shinjeong 6-dong, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul, telephone 02-2650-6225.
seoul.usembassy.gov /visas_for.html   (653 words)

  
 USC Asia Conference: Visiting Seoul
Seoul Tower is one of the must see places in Seoul to visit.
The COEX Seoul, the state-of-the-art complex for international conferences, is located in Samsung-dong, Gangnam-gu.
Situated in a pristine natural setting, yet only minutes from downtown Seoul, SamcheongGak is part of a major cultural corridor that includes Gyeongbokgung, the National Folk Museum, the traditional Korean home preservation district of Gahoe-dong, the world famous "antique" street of Insa-dong, numerous private art museums, and the Bear House Restaurant with its spectacular views.
www.usc.edu /programs/asia/seoul.html   (1904 words)

  
 SEOUL METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT
In Seoul, however, the composition differs somewhat to break into a population that is 49.8% Protestant, 28.4% Buddhist, and 14.8% Catholic.
The Cheondogyo is very typical of Korean traditional religions in that its theology consists of an absolute being who is sent from the heaven, the faith of "man is heaven" (or, "man is god."), and the redemption and healing of the world.
The Central Mosque was dedicated in 1976 in Itaewon, Seoul, with the assistance of several Islamic countries including Saudi Arabia.
english.seoul.go.kr /residents/religlous/rel_01.htm   (1667 words)

  
 Seoul Things To Do - Travel Guides - VirtualTourist.com
It could be said that Seoul is representative of Korea, but it has grown too much like the other great cities of the world to say that it is of Korean culture alone.
Closest subway is Yeouido or Yeouinaru Stations (both on Line 5).
From then his goal was to build this church...and now it is the largest (it owns the entire city block around it as well as many other buildings in Seoul...the branches are some 3-6 stories high with worship areas on every floor).
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Asia/South_Korea/Soul_tukpyolsi/Seoul-1058426/Things_To_Do-Seoul-BR-1.html   (2461 words)

  
 Seoul Hotels : Seoul Lodging : Hotels Seoul Korea
Seoul Palace Hotel is conveniently located within a 5 minute walking distance from the subway stop - the express bus terminal station Line 3,7 and next...
Sofitel Ambassador Seoul is located approximately three miles from Kyongbok Palace and the Chongmyo Shrine and 20 miles from Seoul Airport.
The Holiday Inn Seongbuk Seoul is located approximately 22 miles from the Seoul Gimpo International Airport, and approximately 43 miles from the Seoul...
www.hotelfinderasia.com /lodging/kr/seoul.html   (437 words)

  
 Seoul - Críticas e información sobre viajes - TripAdvisor
Seoul is a great cosmopolitan city full of history and culture.
Seoul is a blending of old and new traditions.
Seoul combines a vibrant, modern life style with a rich cultural heritage.
www.tripadvisor.es /AllReviews-g294197-Seoul.html   (1082 words)

  
 Seoul Tower Hostel - Seoul, South Korea
Seoul Tower Hostel is located in the downtown area around Seoul Tower and Itaewon shopping street.
Seoul Tower Hostel offers cheap rates, clean, safe, friendly environment, easy access to downtown and friendly staff to help you with any needs.
With all these services and more I am sure that Seoul Tower Hostel is the best and an ideal place for any foreign backpackers, individual tourists or business travelers who wants visit and enjoy their stay here in Seoul.
www.hostelz.com /hostel/37810-Seoul-Tower-Hostel   (572 words)

  
 Seoul Transit
Believe it or not, I find the Seoul subway system the easiest system in the world to use.
This is one of the newer lines in Seoul.
This station seems to be very old, but it can't be less than 30 years old as the Seoul metro started in the 1970's.
www.trainweb.org /subwaymark/transit/Korea/seoul.htm   (236 words)

  
 Holiday Inn hotel in Seoul,South Korea - Discount Hotels in Seoul
Formerly known as the Seoul Garden Hotel, the Holiday Inn Hotel is a great hotel reopened on May 1997.
With the Mapo subway station (Subway line 5 - exit gate No.3) at our doorstep (3 mins walk), The Holiday Inn Seoul is closer to the airport than any other deluxe hotel.Holiday Inn Seoul is a mere 50 minute car drive from the Incheon International Airport.
Holiday-Inn Seoul has 362 various rooms including a luxury VIP suite, superior and, standard rooms and Korean traditional style- ondol rooms.
www.seoul-hotels-discount.com /holiday_inn_seoul.shtml   (505 words)

  
 Seoul Shamrock - Where Ireland Meets Korea
Formal marching/performing groups were Seoul Metropolitan Police Band, Lotte World Pipe Band, Dongguk Nong-ak group and Seoul Open University, etc. We had marchers from Seoul Gaels GFC and St Pat's Football Team.
The Seoul GFC was officially announced and W1.2 million was raised in membership fees that will ensure the club to have the funds to bring back from Ireland sufficient equipment to introduce hurling to Korea as well as to continue with training for local and international Gaelic football matches.
Seoul Celtic will be kicking off the new Seoul Sunday League season in March 2003.
www.seoulshamrock.co.kr /Index_eng.htm   (2331 words)

  
 Seoul Survivor--PRACTICAL INFORMATION   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Among the five palaces in Seoul, it is considered the largest and most beautiful in architectural style.
Seoul Grand Park: This enormous park has a zoo and said to be the fifth largest in the world.
Seoul Land Amusement Park: This is one of the largest amusement parks in Korea.
www.afsckorea.org /documents/seoulsurvivor/chap63.html   (4398 words)

  
 The Infamous Subway Incidents
These riot police were on duty in force at the hospital near the university, because a week or so before, radical students had violently laid siege inside the lobby of the hospital "in solidarity" with nurses who were on strike.
On the day of the subway incident, the riot police spotted the students holding and abusing three US soldiers and moved in to stop them.
Seoul District Prosecutor's office announced Sunday it would not seek jurisdiction, nor prosecute a US serviceman, Private Murphy, who hit former assemblyman Seo Kyeing-won during a scuffle initiated by the latter and involving 20 university students and two other servicemen.
usinkorea.org /issues/subway   (5243 words)

  
 Abstracts of the 17th Pacific Conference of the RSAI
The case of Seoul, Korea, offers a counterexample where subway lines account for 30 percent of commuting trips within Seoul (with buses counting for another 30 percent).
In the late 1990s a new 52.3 kilometer subway line was built (Line #5: the longest line in Seoul carrying 570,000 persons per day with 51 stations), running across the middle of Seoul on an East-West axis.
Seoul, which has experienced rapid quantitative economic development, is refocusing its urban policy in order to reinforce urban competitiveness, help maintain an advanced urban environment, and to emphasize the quality of life with the arrival of the 21st century.
www.u.arizona.edu /~plane/PortAbs.html   (16732 words)

  
 South Korea Trave Tips
Seoul Station is the most important train station in Korea.
Seoul Station (Seoul Station Square): Seoul Subway Line
Cheongnyangni Station (Seoul Subway Line No.1) exit 4.
www.southtravels.com /asia/southkorea/traveltips/rail.html   (592 words)

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