Historical Background

With a population of 1.5 million, Daejeon is South Korea’s fifth-largest metropolitan area. It is one of the administrative, educational and economic centers of the country. The need for a rapid metro system is such a hub city was inevitable.

The city authority had planned a 5-line metro system with the first line to be operational as early as 2002 to cover the traffic pressure during the Soccer World Cup. However, due to the lack of funds, the project got slowed down and was completed in 2006. The first line started operation from 16th March 2006 with a 12.4 km long track from Panam to Government complex. On 17th April 2007, a further section of 10.4 km was added. It connected Government Complex to Banseok.

The construction of Line 2 was supposed to start in 2008 but was postponed.

Hours of Operation

The Subway is open from 5:30 AM in the morning to the midnight. Trains are available every 8 or 10 minutes. In busy hours, trains run at 4 to 5 minutes intervals. On holidays and weekends, you’ll get lesser number of trains.

Lines and Stations

Line 1 runs from Panam in the north-western part of the city to Banseok in the eastern corner. It includes the Daejeon Station which is near to the old city center. Here passengers can interchange to KTX and Korail. In addition, it also covers most modern and newly developed parts of the city, the city hall and other important government buildings. A complete travel on this line takes around 40 minutes.

The line is well-connected with bus routes and each station has a nearby bus stop. Main stations on this line are:

• Panam
• Daedong
• Daejeon
• Jung-gu Office
• City Hall
• Government Complex-Daejeon
• Wolpyeong
• Yuseong Spa
• National Cemetery
• World Cup Stadium
• Jijok
• Banseok

Future Expansion

Daejeon city authority plans to begin construction of Line 2 soon. It includes both grounds level and above ground stations. The route plan is expected to come out by 2015 and test operation is planned to start in 2018. If this schedule is actually implemented, we should see Line 2 fully in operation since 2021.

Though the authority hasn’t publicly disclosed the technological specifics of the line and the trains, rumor is that the trains are going to be magnetic levitation type similar to Japanese HSST.

Line 2 is conceived as a 30.5 km long ring-shaped line which intersects Line 1 several times. Line 3 will have a 24 km long track and will connect the north-south part of the city. Line 4 is going to be a relatively shorter track (9.7 km). It will run parallel to Line 3 but further towards the west. Line 5 will be a 15.2 km long line connecting the east-west sides of the city. In total, the whole network is planned to have a 102 km long track.

Fare and Tickets

The metro fare is determined on the basis of sections traveled, the age of the traveler and the type of tickets. Section 1 fare category applies when a rider travels up to 10 km from his departure station. In case he travels more, section 2 price is charged.

There are three types of ticketing options: Traffic card, Token and 3S card. However, traffic card seems to be the cheapest alternative among the three. Section 1 fare for an adult (19-64 years) with traffic card is 1250 won, with a token is 1400 won and with 3S card is 1400 won. The amounts change to 1350 won, 1500 won and 1500 won respectively when a passenger travels beyond 10 km.

Youths (13-18 years) and children (6-12 years) pay a portion of adult fare depending on their ticket type. People aged 65 and above, children under age 6, veterans and disabled persons are allowed free ride. If a group of more than 20 children is traveling with an adult guardian, the traffic card rate applies.

Get the details of fare and discounts from Fare Information page.

Facilities and Services

Daejeon Metro authority is committed to offering every passenger an enjoyable ride and that’s why they make available multiple services on the stations and also on the train.

• Every station has its name labeled in Korean and English and it is easy even for a foreign traveler to locate his routes.
• The stations are clean and managed well. They are artistically decorated and host music performances to entertain waiting passengers.
• Located on the Jijok Station, Daejeon Metro Lost and Found Center helps travelers to search for their lost belongings.

Rules

To ensure smooth running of the metro system, the authority has set the following rules:

• Pets are not allowed on the train.
• In the case of a sudden fire break out, passengers shouldn’t try to rupture the doors or get off the train. Rather, they should use the fire extinguishers fitted in the train.
• If any belonging falls on the track, you shouldn’t try to pick it up on your own, rather should contact the station stuff.

Tips

Keep the following points in mind to make the best use of Daejeon Metro service:

• Before leaving the subway, never throw away your ticket. You have to punch it at the exit point again.
• If you don’t understand Korean, follow the English announcements on the station to find your exit.

Map of Daejeon Metro

For details on stations, lines and interchanging possibilities, check out the Daejeon Metro Map. The only operating line is marked with color green.

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Busan (or Pusan) is the second largest city in South Korea. Its population is approximately 3.6 million inhabitants.

To move this huge number of people every day, Busan has a municipal bus network with 134 routes connecting with the metro line, a railroad (with high speed lines) connecting to nearby cities (Seoul, Dajeon, …) and the metro system.

Busan Metro has a total length of 109.5 km, 4 lines and 107 stations.
It’s managed by the Busan Transportation Corporation. In addition there’s a light rail line
connecting Busan with Gimhae, but is managed by a private entity. This fifth line has a length of 23,9kms
and adds 21 stations to the system. The 5 lines together form a network with 133.4 kilometers of routes and 128 stations.

• Lines 5 ( incl. Gimhae LRT BGL)
• Stations: 107 + 21 (metro + LRT BGL)
• Passengers/day: 890K
• Opening: July 19, 1985
• Operator: Busan Transportation Corporation B&G Metro
• Length: 109,5 km + 23,9 ( metro + LRT BGL)

Lines and stations

Line 1 ( orange line )

It has a total length of 32,5kms and 34 stations. It crosses the city from Sinpyeoung in the north to Nopo Dong in the south. A full ride from end to end takes about 1 hour. Desing of line 1 began in 79 and it started to be operational in 1985 with the corridor Nopo-Dong – Beomnaegol (16.2 kms of route). Then there were 3 more extensions: in 1987, 5,4 kms were added along Beomnaegol – Jungang-dong, 4.5 kms in 1990 joining Jungang-dong with Seodaesin-dong and finally 6.4 kms in the path of Seodaesin-dong to Sinpyeong. Currently there is a new extension being built to connect to the Saha-gu area.

The 34 stations are: Sinpyeong, Hadan, Dangni, Saha, Goejeong, Daeti, Seodaeshin-dong, Dongdaeshin-dong, Toseong-dong, Jagalchi, Nampo-dong, Jungang-dong, Busan Station, Choryang-dong, Busanjin, Jwacheon-dong, Beomil-dong, Beomnaegol, Seomyeon, Bujeon-dong, Yangjeong, Municipality, Yeonsan-dong, Busan National University of Education, Dongnae, Myeongnyun-dong, Oncheonjang, Pusan National University, Jangjeon-dong, Guseo-dong, Dusil, Namsan-dong, Beomeosa and Nopo-dong.

Line 2 (green line)

Line 2 crosses Busan from Hopo in the east to Jangsan in the west.
Section Hopo – Seomyeon is operational since 1991. It also has had several extensions. Currently Busan Metro Line 2 has 44.5 kilometers and 39 stations. The first extension in 1999 was the section Hopo to Seomyeon which added 21.7 km. In 2001, Seomyeon – Geumnyeonsan added another 7.7 kms. In 2002, section Geumnyeonsan – Gwangan added half a mile (1km).  In August 2002 this line was expanded 7.7 kms with Gwangan to Jangsan section. In 2007 from Hopo to Yangsan other 7,2kms. Finally in 2009 the line reached Busan National University Yangsan.

Stations: Jangsan, Jung-dong, Haeundae, Dongbaek, Museum of Modern Art in Busan, Centum, Milak, Suyeong, Gwangan, Geumnyeonsan, Namcheon, Kyungsung University and Pukyong National University, Daeyeon, Motgol, Jigegol, Munhyeon, Munjeon, Jeonpo, Seomyeon, Buam, Gaya, Dongeui University, Gaegeum, Naengjeong, Jurye, Gamjeona, Sasang, Deokpo, Modeok, Mora, guṇam, Gumyeong, Deokcheon, Sujeong, Hwamyeong, Yulli, Dongwon, Geumgok, Hopo

Line 3 (golden line)

Line 3 became operational in November 2005. It links Daejeo to Suyeong. 18.1 km and 16 stations.
Stations: Suyeong, Mangmi, Baesan, Mulmangol, Yeonsan-dong, Geoje, Sports Complex, Sajik, Minam, Mandeok, Namsanjeong, Sukdeung, Deokcheon, Gupo, Gangseo-gu Office, Sports Park

Line 4 (blue line)

It’s 12.7 kms length line along 14 stations linking Anpyeong to Minam. It was to be a branch of line 3
but finally opened in 2011 as a new line.

Stations: Minam, Dongnae, Suan, Nakmin, Chungnyeolsa, Myeongjang, Seodong, Geumsa, Banyeo Agricultural Market, Seokdae, Youngsan University, Dong-Pusan College, Gochon, Anpyeong

Line 5 (purple line)

It is a light rail line linking Busan to Gimhae. It extends the system 24kms and 21 stations.
Terminal stations are Sasang and Samgye. This line is operated by a private entity.

Schedule

Metro hours are from 05:00 to 00:30, everyday.

Rates and tickets

The system is divided into two tariff areas. Rates are 1,300 won to any destination within a distance of 10kms (first zone) and 1500 won for others (second zone).

There are also metro passes as Hanaro Card with Discounts of 10% for adults and 20% for young people between 13 and 18 years old.
These passes are also valid for the bus.

Busan Metro Map

Map via https://english.busan.go.kr/

Interesting facts

Korean, English, Japanese and Mandarin languages are used someway in Busan Metro.

Connection to the airport

Gimhae International Airport is located west of Busan.
It can be reached via a subway, bus and taxi.

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Incheon is the third largest city in South Korea in terms of population. Due to its strategic location near the coastlines, since long it is regarded as the center of industrialization of Korea. Besides, tourists from around the world come here to visit the historical sites of the city. It is easy to understand, why the need for a rapid transit system in the city was inevitable.

Three Seoul Subway lines were operating already to connect the east-west side but there was a lack of such facilities in the north-south axis. As a result, Incheon subway Line 1 was planned. It took almost six years to complete the whole project and the first trial operation started in March 1999. The metro service is active Since October 1999 between Bakchon and Dongmak. In December 1999, the line was extended towards the north from Bakchon to Gyulhyeon. In 2007 and 2009 subsequent extensions took place finally connecting Gyeyang to International Business district.

Lines and Stations

Incheon Transit Corporation (ITC) operates the Line 1. Four stations (Bupyeong-gu Office Station, Bupyeong, Gyeyang and Woninjae) on the line connect to the lines of Seoul system. Bupyeong is the busiest station on the line. A full metro journey takes around 55 minutes of time. Except between Backhon and Gyuhyeon, the line is mostly underground. The main stations on this line are

• Gyeyang
• Gyulhyeon
• Bakchon
• Central Park
• Imhak
• Gyeongin National University of Education
• Bupyeong-gu Office
• University of Incheon
• Bupyeong
• Incheon City Hall
• Woninjae
• Dongmak
• International Business District

Future Expansions

Incheon Subway Line 2 is planned to be operational from July 2016. It will have a 29.3 km long track connecting 27 stations. The trains will run from Oryu dong station in Seo-gu district to Incheon Grand Park. It will intersect Incheon Subway Line 1, Korail Line 1 and AREX at different stations.

The trains will be driverless, operated using a highly sophisticated digital signaling train control system. ITC is also in charge of this line. A small section of the line lies above the ground but mostly it is underground. Main stations on this line are

• Oryu-dong
• Wanjeong
• Yeonhui (Seo-gu Office)
• Juan
• Incheon City Hall
• Incheon Grand Park

Hours of Operation

The metro system operates from 5:30 AM to midnight, local time. Trains are available every 8 or 9 minutes, summing up to 7 trains per hour. During peak hours, trains run every 4 or 5 minutes.

Fares and Tickets

Initially, Incheon Subway had a separate ticketing system but now it is integrated into Seoul system and this makes interchange even more easy. The fare system is unified implying that the tickets of Incheon Subway can also be used to ride the buses and metros of Incheon, Seoul and Gyeonggi-do.

However, some restrictions apply in the case of U Line, Ever Line and Shinbundang Line. There is an extra cost in these lines, a passenger should pay 300, 200 and 900 won respectively. On Shinbundang Line, if a rider travels beyond Jeongja Station, he must pay another extra fare of 300 won. Frequent travelers between Pangyo and Dongcheon/Suji-gu Office Station are eligible for a discount on the fare amount.

The fare payment can be made using T-money smart card. This card can also be used for payments in retail and convenience stores. It is to be purchased from station ticket machines or from outside stores. Alternatively, you can use your Android Smartphone or credit or debit card with RFID technology to pay for the fares.

You can buy either single-use or multiple-use traffic card. To buy the single use ticket, you need to deposit 500 won in addition to the fare price. This deposit amount is refunded when you return the card.

The basic fare is 1250 won covering up to 10 km ride. After that, you have to pay an extra 100 won for every 5 km. If you travel more than 50 km, the fare is increased by 100 won at every 8 km. Single use ticket costs extra 100 won for an adult rider.

For teenagers between 13 to 19 years, the basic fare is 720 won. They pay only a discounted amount of the adult fare. In the case of single-use tickets, however, there is no discrimination between adult and teenager tickets.

For younger children between 6 to 12 years, the fare starts from 450 won with discounts on extra mileage price.

Group tickets are also available. Adults using group ticket are entitled to a 20% discount on the fare price. Teenagers get a 30% discount on adult fare less 350 won. Young children get a 60% discount on adult fare less 350 won. The 20th member of the group can enjoy a free ride. While determining the group fare, if the total of discounted fare is not high enough, the basic group fare is charged.

Facilities and Services

Incheon Subway system is well-planned and is equipped with the latest technologies to offer best riding experience.

• Stations have wide entrance gates from the streets with clearly visible station names and numbers.
• Ticket halls are airy and lit incorporating an information center, 3 to 4 automated ticket machines and one card refund machine.
• Every station has large digital boards showing train timings and interchanging options and also maps of the whole Seoul Subway system.
• Entry and exit points have stairs, elevators and escalators.
• Fire exhausters and gas masks are available on every station.
• Announcements are in English, Mandarin and Korean.
• Separate breastfeeding room is available in most of the stations.

Rules

In order to ensure a pleasurable journey for themselves and other riders, ICT requests passengers to follow the subway rules.

• Boarding passengers should wait until others get off the train.
• Passengers should maintain the right side while walking on the stations.
• The escalators shouldn’t be used for walking or running.
• In the case of any sudden fire outburst or natural disaster, riders shouldn’t panic and run in a hurry. They should listen to the emergency announcements and act accordingly.

Tips

To make the best use of Incheon Subway service, remember the following points:

• Always recharge your prepaid traffic card timely.
• While on the station, find out the correct gate to reach your destination and place the traffic card on the reader to enter the platform.
• If you need to interchange, determine the right station and plan your connections beforehand.
• At the end of your journey, don’t forget to punch your single journey traffic card in the refund machine to get your 500 won back.

Incheon Subway Map

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