Gaehwa Station facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gaehwa Station
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Station exterior
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| Korean name | |
| Hangul | |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Gaehwa-yeok |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kaehwa-yŏk |
| General information | |
| Location | Gaehwa-dongno 8-gil 38 Gangseo-gu, Seoul |
| Operated by | Seoul Metro Line 9 Corporation |
| Line(s) | Line 9 |
| Platforms | 2 (1 island platform) |
| Tracks | 2 |
| Bus routes | 601 605 6631 6632 6633 6641 6647 9602 2 6 8 33 60 60-2 60-3 66 68 69 78 85 85-1 88 150 300 631 1002 9000 |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | Aboveground |
| Key dates | |
| July 24, 2009 | Line 9 opened |
Gaehwa Station is a train station in Seoul, South Korea. It is part of the Seoul Subway system, specifically on Line 9. This station is unique because it's the only one on Line 9 that is built above ground! It's also where the main office for the Seoul Metro Line 9 Corporation is located.
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Station History
When Gaehwa Station Opened
Gaehwa Station officially got its name on September 18, 2008. It opened to the public on July 24, 2009. This was the same day that the first part of Seoul Subway Line 9 began operating, connecting Gaehwa to Sinnonhyeon.
Station Layout
Gaehwa Station has a special design. It is the only station on Line 9 that is not underground.
Platforms
The train platforms at Gaehwa Station are on the first floor. This is where you wait for your train to arrive. Trains on Line 9 travel towards Sports Complex, passing through Gimpo International Airport.
Station Lobby
The station lobby, also known as the concourse, is on the second floor. Here, you can find customer service, shops, vending machines, and ATMs. The street level, where you enter and exit the station, is on the ground floor.
Passenger Numbers
Many people use Gaehwa Station every day. Since it opened in 2009, the number of passengers getting on and off trains at Gaehwa Station has grown steadily each year. This shows how important the station is for people traveling in Seoul.
Images for kids
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Entrance sign of Gaehwa Station
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Platform of Station
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Gaehwa Station and Headquarters of Metro Line 9 Corp.
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Train arrived at Station
