Seoul Metropolitan Subway facts for kids
The Seoul Metropolitan Subway is a huge train system that helps people travel around Seoul, the capital city of South Korea, and its nearby areas. It's one of the busiest subway systems in the world!
This amazing system has many different lines. There are 9 main lines named with numbers (Line 1 to Line 9). Plus, there are other important lines like the Gyeongui Line, Bundang Line, and the Airport Express (A'REX). These lines connect many different parts of the city and beyond.
Since 2010, subway stations in Seoul have cool touchscreen kiosks. These are like giant smartphones! You can use them to see the subway map, make free phone calls, or find tourist information. To pay for your ride, you use special cards like T-money, which use a technology called RFID, or even your phone with NFC.
Exploring the Seoul Subway Lines
The Seoul Subway is made up of many different lines, each with its own color and name. These lines help millions of people get to school, work, and fun places every day. Some lines are operated by "Seoul Metro," while others are run by "Korail" or other companies.
| Line Name | What It's Also Called | Where It Starts | Where It Ends | How Long It Is | Who Operates It |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Line 1 | Dark Blue Line | Soyosan | Incheon, Sinchang, Gwangmyeong, Seodongtan | 200.6 km | Korail, Seoul Metro |
| Line 2 | Green Line, Ring Line | City Hall, Seongsu, Sindorim | City Hall, Sinseoldong, Kkachisan | 60.2 km | Seoul Metro |
| Line 3 | Orange Line | Daehwa | Ogeum | 57.4 km | Korail, Seoul Metro |
| Line 4 | Light Blue Line | Danggogae | Oido | 71.5 km | Korail, Seoul Metro |
| Line 5 | Purple Line | Banghwa | Sangildong, Macheon | 52.3 km | Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit |
| Line 6 | Brown Line | Eungam | Bonghwasan | 35.1 km | Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit |
| Line 7 | Yellowish Green Line | Jangam | Bupyeonggu Office | 57.1 km | Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit |
| Line 8 | Pink Line | Amsa | Moran | 17.7 km | Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit |
| Line 9 | Gold Line | Gaehwa | Sinnonhyeon | 26.9 km | Seoul Metro9 Corp. |
| AREX | Airport Express | Seoul Station | Incheon International Airport | 58.0 km | Korail Airport Railroad |
| Jungang Line | Yongsan | Yongmun | 71.2 km | Korail | |
| Gyeongui Line | Gongdeok, Seoul Station | Munsan | 50.8 km | Korail | |
| Gyeongchun Line | Sangbong, Yongsan (ITX) | Chuncheon | 80.7 km | Korail | |
| Suin Line | Oido | Songdo | 13.1 km | Korail | |
| Bundang Line | Wangsimni | Suwon | 52.9 km | Korail | |
| Shinbundang Line | DX Line | Gangnam | Jeongja | 17.3 km | NeoTrans Corp. |
| Incheon 1 | Gyeyang | International Business District | 29.4 km | Incheon Transit | |
| Everline | Yongin LRT | Giheung | Jeondae·Everland | 18.1 km | Yongin Rapid Transit |
| U Line | Uijeongbu LRT | Balgok | Tapseok | 11.1 km | Incheon Transit |
Images for kids
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This map shows all the subway lines in Seoul, including ones that are planned for the future, as of May 2022.
See also
In Spanish: Metro de Seúl para niños
