Seoul

Korea’s Subway Lines from Above

Subways are usually visualized as schematic maps where the lines and locations don't show the real geographic location. Further, metro…

6 years ago

From 1970 to 2017, from Seoul Station Overpass to Seoullo 7017

The Seoullo 7017 opened May 20. It's the signature project of Seoul's mayor Park Won-Soon and designed by the star…

7 years ago

Seoul makes public transport free on polluted days

Seoul is going to allow free rides on buses and subway if the air pollution is over a certain limit…

7 years ago

12 new premium express bus routes to be introduced from June 30

Since November last year, premium express bus services have been operating between Seoul and Busan, and Seoul and Gwangju, in…

7 years ago

First GTX line to fully open in 2023, construction to begin next year

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) is moving ahead with plans to build Seoul's next generation of city-wide…

7 years ago

Lotte World Tower opens

123 floors. 555 meters. These are the main characteristics of the Lotte World Tower. It opens to the public today…

7 years ago

Sinbundang Line extension to be delayed by at least three years

According to an article from Joongboo Daily, construction on the southern Shinbundang Line extension from Gwanggyo to Homaesil won't begin…

7 years ago

Next generation of screen doors are vertical

Last year, Korea saw a record-number of screen door-related fatalities. Incidents at Guui Station and Gimpo Airport Station started a…

7 years ago

Non-stop Seoul-Busan services to return mid-2017

Today the Ministry for Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced that non-stop trains between Seoul and Busan would be making a…

7 years ago

Korail launches shuttle bus between Gwangmyeong and Sadang stations

Today Korail launched a new shuttle bus between Seoul's Sadang Station (Line 2 & 4) and Gwangmyeong Station (KTX). The…

7 years ago