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Seoul Subway Stories In series
Exploring Seoul's subway stations and surrounding areas.
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Seoul Subway Stories In series
Exploring Seoul's subway stations and surrounding areas.
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Traditional medicine's healing legacy lives on at Jegi-dong
Neighborhood home to specialized market where 70% of nation's 'hanyak' ingredients are traded For centuries and continuing to present day, Koreans have utilized the medicinal properties of plants and animal-based natural sources in the field of medicine. One such example is "ssanghwa cha," a medicin
Oct. 29, 2023 - 16:27:20
Sillim remains young at heart
Once a hub for budget-conscious college students and ‘goshi' exam prep students, Seoul’s southwestern neighborhood embraces more diverse, yet still youthful population On the high-traffic Seoul Subway Line No. 2 sits Sillim Station in southwestern Seoul, which recently added the Sillim Line to Seoul
Sept. 10, 2023 - 16:08:44
Jagalchi Station: Busan's vibrant market hub
Jagalchi Station, on Busan Metro Line No. 1, is where one can find some of the seaside city’s oldest, largest and most famous markets, including the famed Jagalchi Market. As such, the station is always bustling with tourists, all hoping to soak up the authentic Busan atmosphere and try a wide array
July 29, 2023 - 16:01:44
Busan's forgotten hot springs town
South Korea’s second-largest city, Busan, entices tourists with its delectable cuisine, vibrant beaches and dazzling cityscape. However, few visitors know that the city’s main attraction used to be its hot springs. Oncheonjang Station, a stop on Busan metro's Line No.1, is wher e the origin of the c
July 1, 2023 - 16:01:12
Busan Station, where Korea's Eurasian dream lives on
Gateway to Korea's second-biggest city hopes to expand its railway network throughout Asia and Europe Busan, South Korea’s second-biggest city renowned for its vibrant beaches and delectable cuisine, has its own subway network. Much like Seoul Station, which acts as the main entry point for visitors
June 18, 2023 - 17:07:50
From relic of 2002 World Cup to new sports and culture mecca
With various attractions from K-pop concerts to camping, World Cup Stadium Station remains relevant Despite its name, World Cup Stadium (Seongsan) Station can get crowded for a number of reasons outside of just sports, such as couples going for a night out at the movies, families shopping at the sup
May 14, 2023 - 14:43:06
Subway music gains newfound interest
Metro melodies evoke memories of Seoul among foreign visitors; composers emphasize power of music As the train rolls toward the platform, a familiar tune begins to play. An announcement, first in Korean and then in English, follows soon after. It's a simple melody, yet one that is instantly recogniz
April 22, 2023 - 16:01:29
The rise and fall of Noryangjin, from nation's first railway station to lackluster hagwon hub
Ferry stop from 18th century and once thriving city subcenter loses its spark Noryangjin Station, on Seoul Subway Lines No. 1 and 9, is best known as the home of the nation's largest fisheries wholesale market, a habitat for aspiring civil servants and the birthplace of "cup bap." What greeted this
April 1, 2023 - 08:01:10
Take subway to Eden, pockets of nature in Seoul
Urban forests accessible by subway offer a sanctuary from city bustle Seoul, Korea’s bustling capital full of gridlocked streets and mile-high concrete buildings, is in fact the perfect city to bask in nature without having to travel very far. Covered with 6,685 hectares of forests, the heart of Kor
March 13, 2023 - 09:11:41
Seoul’s central bus terminal is high-end and glossy, but some miss humble past
Right in the middle of upmarket Gangnam, Seoul Express Bus Terminal draws not just travelers, but well-to-do shoppers and diners With the introduction of bullet trains in the mid-2000s, the usage of intercity charter buses began to decline rapidly in South Korea. Several bus terminals across the cou
Feb. 19, 2023 - 16:30:57
Dongnimmun Station, where memories of heroes are commemorated
Independence Gate, Seodaemun Prison and other memorials at the Line No. 3 station stand as testament to heroes' era in Korea's colonial past Almost immediately, one can feel the nationalistic pride that fills Dongnimmun Station as the taegeuk mark and the four black trigrams of the Taegeukgi, the na
Feb. 4, 2023 - 16:01:54
"Streets of Flavor" in Kondae
Feel the distinct vibe surrounding Konkuk Univ. Station: Shops, eateries and bars There are several hot places to hang out in Seoul, but there are few that does so to the extent of “Kondae street,” located in eastern Seoul adjacent to Konkuk Univ. Station Lines No. 2 and No. 7. Just as the name sugg
Jan. 25, 2023 - 17:36:34
Pangyo, a magnet for innovative talent, startups and tech moguls
A trendy gateway to ‘Korea’s Silicon Valley,’ the area surrounding Pangyo Station bustles with IT professionals on weekdays, shoppers and diners on weekends The following is part of Seoul Subway Stories, a Korea Herald series exploring the subway stations and surrounding areas in and around the city
Jan. 14, 2023 - 16:40:36
Rice shops, tteokbokki and hipsters at Sindang Station
The following is part of Seoul Subway Stories, a Korea Herald series exploring the subway stations and surrounding areas across the city. -- Ed. In the ’70s and ’80s, before the proliferation of cafes and clubs in Seoul, the area near Sindang Station led a peculiar youth culture here -- hipsters han
Dec. 12, 2022 - 08:52:03
Old railway turns into urban park
A railway connecting south and north of Korean Peninsula a century ago, Gyeongui Line Forest Park is now green trail in heart of metropolis Before the Korean War a railway connected Seoul and now North Korean city of Sinuiju, working as a main route traversing the country vertically. Eventually the
Nov. 27, 2022 - 15:57:55
