Known as one of the most modern in the world, Korea's Subway system is available in five major cities. The Subway in Seoul has the most extensive line in the world and with the best system. Technological and safety, Subway stations guide passengers with different TVs and panels.
This convenient means of transport is probably the most favored of Koreans and international visitors. The Subway is currently available in five major cities: Seoul and its Subway, Busan, Daegu, Gwangju and Daejon. The Subway system of the Seoul Subway Region covers a large area, including Lines 1 through 9, in addition to additional lines, such as Sinbundang Line, Gyeongchun Line, Gyeongui-Jungang Line, Ever Line, Uisinseol Line and more branches. in the entire Subway area. The Subway lines in Seoul are color-coded, allowing their ease among passengers.
It is the longest multi-operator Subway system in the world in terms of route length. It was ranked as one of the best Subway systems in the world by CNN and Jalopnik. The stations and wagons have a 4G LTE, WiFi, DMB or WiBro system. All stations have glass doors on their platforms, taking Gaewha and some small stations operated by Korail (train operator).
The address instructions in the system are written in Korean, English and Hanja. The trains have several LCD screens that announce the next stops, news, services, stock prices and animations. There are also pre-recorded voice announcements that inform the next station, line transfer and the exit side, in Korean, followed by English. In the main stations, it is also advertised in Japanese and Mandarin.
Seoul Subway Lines
Line 1 - anil
Line 2 - green
Line 3 - orange, which handles the section from Jichuk to Daehwa stations.
Line 4 - blue, which handles the section of the Seonbawi to Oido stations.
Line 5 - purple
Line 6 - ocher
Line 7 - olive green
Line 8 - pink
Line 9 - golden
Bundang line - yellow
Suin line - yellow
Sinbundang line - red
Jungang, Gyeongui and Gyeongchun Line - cyan
AREX line - blue. The AREX (Airport Railroad Express) line operates two trains that make the trip to the Incheon International Airport. From terminal 1 directly to Seoul station, the main station of the city. And Terminal 2, called All Stop, which passes through 13 subway stations.
Other operators
Line 1 of Inchoen - celeste, operated by the Subwaypolitano Government of Incheon
U-Line or Uijeongbu light line - tangerine color
Access:
To use the Subway in Seoul, the first step is to buy a transport card or the appropriate ticket according to your needs. Passengers can buy a Single Journey ticket or a rechargeable card, such as Tmoney. Single Journey Ticket cards can be purchased using a ticket vending machine and require an additional security deposit of 500 won. The deposit can be received by returning the card through a separate machine after use. For more information on how to buy the one-way ticket at any Subway station in Seoul, visit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFDVNUcbaqY
This standardized system works in all the major metropolises of the country (Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Daejeon, Taegu, Gwangju and Ulsan) and in 20 other small cities. This means that the same card can be used in almost the entire country.
The Korean Subway site offers maps of all the Korean networks and a virtual map of the Subway in Seoul in English. Smartphone applications, such as Subway Korea (English) also help the tourist. The application is available for Android and IOS systems.
It is also possible to find videos explaining the Subway system, like that of Michael Aronson, a New Yorker who lived in Korea and worked in a publishing house in Seoul. He wrote and sang a song called "Subway Songs" by Seoul (서울 지하철 노래). The video had more than half a million views on YouTube.
Prices:
Adults - Tmoney: 1,250 won - Single Journey: 1,350 won
Teens - Tmoney: 720 won - Single Journey: 1,350 won
Children - Tmoney: 450 won - Single Journey: 450 won. (Children of 6 years or less travel free of charge).
The base rate applies to travel distances of 10 km or less.
Additional fee: 100 won for each 5 km for distances of 10-50 km and 100 won for each 8 km for distances greater than 50 km.
