Hongik University Station (Korean: 홍대입구역; Hanja: 弘大入口驛; RR: Hongdae-ipgu-yeok) is a station on Seoul Subway Line 2, AREX and the Gyeongui–Jungang Line. As its name indicates, it serves the nearby Hongik University. It was formerly known as Donggyo Station, after the neighborhood that it serves.

As of December 2010, it has become a transfer station to AREX and also was connected to the Gyeongui–Jungang Line.

Gallery

  • Station concourse
    Station concourse
  • Gyeongui–Jungang Line eastbound platform
    Gyeongui–Jungang Line eastbound platform
  • AREX Platform
    AREX Platform
  • Station Sign (Line 2)
    Station Sign (Line 2)

Vicinity

The Hongdae area around the station and the university is notable for its urban street arts and indie music culture, clubs and entertainment. It also serves Incheon International Airport.

Line 2

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c 홍대입구역 (in Korean). Doopedia. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
  2. ^ 홍대입구역 (in Korean). KRIC. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
  3. ^ a b c Monthly Number of Passengers between Subway Stations Archived 2014-10-06 at the Wayback Machine. Korea Transportation Database, 2013. Retrieved 2013-10-15.
  4. ^ a b "The First Shop Of Coffee Prince". Korean TV Drama. Korea Tourism Organization. Retrieved 28 June 2012.
  5. ^ Murthy, Rishika (22 September 2011). "Seoul's 6 coolest subway stops". CNN Travel. Retrieved 26 February 2013.

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