This is a follow-up to my earlier post previewing the Gyeongui line.
So I tried out the new subway line, taking it all the way north to Munsan. This is one case where the journey was all about the journey, not necessarily the destination. You're a lot closer to the DMZ up there, although just walking around the area proved there was little to see as far as tourist destinations. You can take another short train trip (15 minutes) to go to Dorasan, very close to the DMZ. I might plan ahead a little to find something of interest for my next trip north.
An important practicality to note: the majority of Gyeongui line trains (about 3/4) terminate at the Digital Media City stop on line 6, about 3/4 of the way into town. Only about one train an hour makes it all the way to Seoul Station; the trains leaving from the Digital Media City (line 6) come about every 15 minutes.
Seoul Station's terminal for this particular line is not connected to either the subway system or from within the train station. There's been a third building constructed, cleaned up, and / or repurposed for this new line. To go to the new line, get to Seoul Station (line 1 or 4 on the subway system), then take exit 1 and go up the elevators. Instead of turning left towards the train station, turn RIGHT and walk past the Concos to the left. Bear right, crossing where the cars come out of the parking lot. Go down the steps, then make a U-turn to your right. Once inside, you'll find your T-money card works perfectly with the new line - just make your transfer within 30 minutes and you'll be fine.
The subways themselves are modern, both on the outside and inside. Electronic screens show the line's map, showing only those stops that the train will make, along with an endlessly repeating series of commercials and PSA's. Bear in mind that there's no overhead shelf, just a pole - if you have stuff to stash, the ground would seem to be the preferred option.
As a whole, the Gyeongui line fits in nicely with the rest of the subway system. While it doesn't directly connect with the heart of Seoul very often, it will get you about as far north as any train from Seoul can.
So I tried out the new subway line, taking it all the way north to Munsan. This is one case where the journey was all about the journey, not necessarily the destination. You're a lot closer to the DMZ up there, although just walking around the area proved there was little to see as far as tourist destinations. You can take another short train trip (15 minutes) to go to Dorasan, very close to the DMZ. I might plan ahead a little to find something of interest for my next trip north.
An important practicality to note: the majority of Gyeongui line trains (about 3/4) terminate at the Digital Media City stop on line 6, about 3/4 of the way into town. Only about one train an hour makes it all the way to Seoul Station; the trains leaving from the Digital Media City (line 6) come about every 15 minutes.
Seoul Station's terminal for this particular line is not connected to either the subway system or from within the train station. There's been a third building constructed, cleaned up, and / or repurposed for this new line. To go to the new line, get to Seoul Station (line 1 or 4 on the subway system), then take exit 1 and go up the elevators. Instead of turning left towards the train station, turn RIGHT and walk past the Concos to the left. Bear right, crossing where the cars come out of the parking lot. Go down the steps, then make a U-turn to your right. Once inside, you'll find your T-money card works perfectly with the new line - just make your transfer within 30 minutes and you'll be fine.
The subways themselves are modern, both on the outside and inside. Electronic screens show the line's map, showing only those stops that the train will make, along with an endlessly repeating series of commercials and PSA's. Bear in mind that there's no overhead shelf, just a pole - if you have stuff to stash, the ground would seem to be the preferred option.
As a whole, the Gyeongui line fits in nicely with the rest of the subway system. While it doesn't directly connect with the heart of Seoul very often, it will get you about as far north as any train from Seoul can.
Source: JoongAng Daily Sphere: Related Content
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