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 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.
The Seoul subway was thus able to link southern and northern parts of Seoul with the downtown as well as with the Seoul outskirts.
www.subwayadasia.org /seoul.htm   (882 words)

  
 Transportation in Seoul, South Korea (Buses, Taxis, Subway, Train)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
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 Subway Line 1 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
The line first opened in 1974 between Seoul Station and Cheongnyangni Station, the only underground portion of the line (7.8 km).
Korea's first subway line was constructed with the technical and economic aid of Japan.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Seoul_Subway_Line_1   (284 words)

  
 Civil Engineering Magazine - December 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
The northern part of Seoul is less prosperous than the southern, and the project is intended to redress the balance.
Since the late 14th century, when Seoul was designated the capital, the stream has not only divided the capital geographically but also has marked a boundary in the realms of politics, society, and culture.
It comprises a closed conduit 7 m wide, 2.5 m high, and 480 m long and a layer above the conduit that ranges in width from 12 to 80 m and is 5.48 km long.
www.pubs.asce.org /ceonline/ceonline04/0104feat.html   (3654 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)

  
 Culture Capsules: ESL Student Writing Project
The subway (1), which is eight lines (2) and one national railway line, covers the entire area of Seoul and goes to rural areas nearby Seoul.
This bus doesn’t go everywhere in Seoul, but it goes to all the famous places (7)in Seoul, and the main locations are downtown, Namdeamun, which is the first national treasure in South Korea, Iteawon, where many foreigners live in, and so on.
Seoul might be much more crowded than the capital of your country, but the transportation is very convenient and not expensive.
www.lclark.edu /~krauss/culturecapsules2002/otaniweb/otani.html   (1750 words)

  
 Seoul travel guide - Wikitravel
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).
Seoul's unofficial backpacker district is Anguk (subway line 3), located just to the north of the city center, within walking distance of the Gyeongsandong and Changdeokgung palaces.
wikitravel.org /en/Seoul   (4987 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 Subway Line 7 - Galbijim
Seoul Subway Line 7 of the Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation was built 1990-96 (Jangam-Konkuk Univ.) and was completed 1 Aug. 2000 (central section 17 km.
The future plan is an extension to Incheon Subway Line 1 to relieve the traffic congestion in western Seoul and northern Incheon.
Seoul Metropolitan Government's Line 7 extension page includes a route map and status information for the westward extension from Onsu.
wiki.galbijim.com /Seoul_Subway_Line_7   (436 words)

  
 Seoul Searching - Get on the Seoul train and go anywhere in South Korea.
Generally you can use Cheongryangri Station when leaving Seoul for the northern areas of Gyeonggi-do, Gangreung or Chuncheon, and you can use Seoul Station or Yeongdeungpo Station to reach the southern areas of Gyeonggi-do, Daejeon, Busan or Gwangju.
Seoul Station is the main train terminal in Seoul.
It is free of charge for children under five years old, a 50% discount is offered for children 6 to 12 years old, a 20% discount is offered for adolescents 23 to 25 years old and groups receive a 10% discount.
www.seoulsearching.com /transportation/train   (418 words)

  
 Destinations Seoul - Leisure/Sports   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
Seoul is the capital of Korea with over 600 years of history.
Seoul is unique in that historical sites such as Gyeongbokgung Palace and modern cultural facilities coexist in harmony.
Seoul is a world-class city with numerous amenities and shopping districts such as Myeong-dong and Apgujeong.
www.asia-planet.net /korea/seoul-sport.htm   (1253 words)

  
 Korea Travel: Seoul Historical Museum (Seoul City)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
The Seoul Museum of History chronicles the history and culture of city of Seoul from the Stone Ages to contemporary times with a special focus on the era of the Joseon Dynasty.
Focuses on the way of life of those who lived in the city during the Joseon era when Seoul was the center of politics, administration, culture and economy and illustrates the unique characteristics and historical context of the city.
Since 5000 BC, Seoul has been one of the major settlement areas and served as a fortress city during the early Baekje Kingdom from which relics can still be found.
www.lifeinkorea.com /Travel2/seoul/344   (769 words)

  
 Seoul - Korea - A Wikia wiki
Seoul is the biggest city in Korea and located within an hour's drive from the North Korean border.
The best-known areas of Seoul to foreigners are Sinchon (not to be confused with Sincheon), Hongdae, Apkujung, Kangnam, and Chongno 3(sam) Ga. Sinchon, Hongdae and Edae are subway exits along the green (number 2) line and boast a robust student nightlife.
The Samsung station on the green (number 2) line is home to COEX mall, the largest indoor mall in Seoul.
korea.wikia.com /wiki/Seoul   (448 words)

  
 SEOUL METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT
The Seoul Metropolitan Government is to operate newly designed buses on the newly adjusted routes as of July 1, 2004.
It is similar with the city bus and the community shuttle bus currently in operation.
If one wants to pay the fares for more than one person, he needs to tell the driver how many people he pays the fare for and place the card on the card reader as many times as the number of the people.
english.seoul.go.kr /residents/transport/trans_05bus.html   (464 words)

  
 International Academic Programs: South Korea, Seoul
Ewha is located in the Shinchon district of Seoul and is considered the most beautiful campus in the nation.
Furthermore, Ewha’s convenient location in the heart of Seoul, with a subway line just outside the main gate, allows students to see various parts of Seoul and beyond.
Seoul, the capital of South Korea, has a population of over 10 million and offers many great cultural attractions such as museums, shrines, shopping districts, and gardens.
www.studyabroad.wisc.edu /asia/skorea_seoul.asp   (773 words)

  
 My trip to Korea May
Fortunately we were able to arrive in Seoul a couple days prior to the conference and spend a few days afterwards.
Meanwhile in Seoul, all the 3 story apartment buildings have been torn down to put up 10 story apartment buildings, and those buildings have been torn down and now everyone lives in 30 story apartment buildings.
Out of the 7 days we were in Seoul, there was only one day that I'd consider light smog.
mywebpages.comcast.net /joelcool/korea/seoul.htm   (2001 words)

  
 7 July 05 -G8 - U.S. Embassy Seoul, Korea
The leaders of the major industrial nations, gathered at their annual summit, are “united in their resolve” to defeat terrorism and will not let the July 7 bombings in London stop their work, according to a joint statement issued by the leaders in Gleneagles, Scotland.
On the morning of July 7, four blasts in London killed at least 37 and injured more than 700 people, according to figures released by Scotland Yard, the British agency coordinating the investigation.
British officials confirmed three blasts on the London subway and an explosion that tore open a double-decker bus at Russell Square in central London.
seoul.usembassy.gov /7_july_05_-g8.html   (547 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)

  
 Seoul's Best Nightlife Areas 2/2 | Asian American Intelligence | GoldSea
After dark the streets are lined with pojangmachas (tents selling snacks and liquor), and the pubs and clubs fill up with college students and young professionals.
Not far from the Gangnam subway station is the Noise Basement, known usually as NB, a hip hop club also favored by local students and foreigners.
One subway stop east of Sinchon is another lively entertainment district whose tone is set by the trendy liberal arts students of Hongik University and several other nearby colleges.
goldsea.com /Asiagate/Entertainment/seoul2.html   (1183 words)

  
 GoNOMAD--Mini Guide to Seoul
Seoul, the largest city, is located in the northwest corner of South Korea.
Seoul is surrounded by mountains, all of which have easily accessible trails.
Bukhansan's main peak, Baekundae can be reached by taking subway line 4 to Suyu Station and then take bus 6, 6-1 or 8 to the last stop, from which you can cross the street and take a special mountain shuttle up to the steep road to the trail head.
www.gonomad.com /destinations/0403/seoul.html   (1794 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).
New maps also include Incheon's first subway line which is linked to the Seoul subway network via Line 1.
www.urbanrail.net /as/seou/seoul.htm   (1136 words)

  
 Incheon travel guide - Wikitravel
A politically independent city of 2.5 million, Incheon is in practice largely a suburb 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   (582 words)

  
 MTA NYC Transit - Info
In 2005, average weekday subway ridership was 4.7 million, about 1.449 billion a year.
From the original 28 stations built in Manhattan and opened on October 27, 1904, the subway system has grown to 468 stations, most of which were built by 1930.
The NYC Transit subway system uses enough power annually to light the city of Buffalo for a year.
www.mta.info /nyct/facts/ffsubway.htm   (586 words)

  
 BVE-routes.com - the international BVE database
It covers the Northbound Bakerloo line between Elephant & Castle, Queen's Park and the northern terminus of Harrow & Wealdstone on the WCML.This is an authentic BVE route written by Paul Jobber and Robert Hull.
The Richwell Network is a fictional AC 25kv electrified line which runs from Richwell Central to Naughton Airport on the main branch, with various branching lines diverging from the route along the way, to Elm Green and Stockton.
Subway line 2 of the fictional city Bentschen.
www.bve-routes.com /train.php?tr=   (2963 words)

  
 Television Seoul
SEOUL (Reuters) - China, the closest North Korea has to an ally, on Wednesday called for restraint after the reclusive state said it planned a nuclear test...
SEOUL - South Korean Foreign Minister Ban Ki Moon, the likely next secretary-general of the United Nations (UN), yesterday reaffirmed his promise to reform the world body...
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea triggered global alarm on Tuesday by saying it will conduct a nuclear test, a key step in the manufacture of atomic bombs that it...
archive.wn.com /2006/10/04/1400/televisionseoul   (510 words)

  
 Paradox Unbound: Dreaming of a Subway to the Sea
The Blue Line was completed in 1990 and the east-west Green Line(connecting Watts to Redondo Beach and Norwalk) was completed in 1995, giving the residents of South L.A. greater mobility.
The fact of the matter is that the streetcars began their decline long before National City Lines came along, and that it was the original LACMTA, a government agency, that "killed" the few streetcar lines still in operation after 1955.
The construction of the Red Line from Downtown to the San Fernando Valley during the early 1990's was fraught with political bickering and legitimate scandal: kickbacks, shoddy construction, and a gigantic sinkhole on Hollywood Boulevard.
www.mitchglaser.com /journal/2005/08/dreaming-of-subway-to-sea.html   (4878 words)

  
 Walking/Subway Directions - Seoul Union Church, South Korea
As you cross the second street, you will see a small park in front of the subway track coming from the underground (it is covered) too your left.
Just before the gate the subway comes fully out of the ground and there is a parking lot under it.
View as you leave the subway station by exit 7.
www.seoulunionchurch.org /history/_tables/walking.html   (243 words)

  
 Day Hike up Dobongsan - photos of hiking in Seoul on Worldisround
Hiking in Seoul - travel photos - May 21, 2003 While I was in Seoul for business, I took one day off and hiked up Dobongsan...
While I was in Seoul for business, I took one day off and hiked up Dobongsan in Bukhansan National Park.
Since I had no car, I chose the entrance near the Dobongsan stop on Seoul subway line 7.
www.worldisround.com /articles/41493/index.html   (210 words)

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