Hakdong·Jeungsimsa station (Korean: 학동·증심사입구역) is a station on Line 1 of the Gwangju Metro in Hak-dong, Gwangju, South Korea. It opened on April 28, 2004.
Hakdong·Jeungsimsa | |||||||||||
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| Korean name | |||||||||||
| Hangul | 학동·증심사입구역 | ||||||||||
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| Revised Romanization | Hakdong·Jeungsimsa ipgu yeok | ||||||||||
| McCune–Reischauer | Hak-tong·Chŭngsimsa ipku yŏk | ||||||||||
| General information | |||||||||||
| Location | Hak-dong, Gwangju South Korea | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 35°07′57″N 126°55′43″E / 35.13250°N 126.92861°E | ||||||||||
| Operated by | Gwangju Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation | ||||||||||
| Line(s) | Line 1 | ||||||||||
| Platforms | 2 | ||||||||||
| Tracks | 2 | ||||||||||
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| Structure type | Underground | ||||||||||
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| Station code | 102 | ||||||||||
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| Opened | April 28, 2004 | ||||||||||
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Name origin edit
Jeungsimsa is situated in Hakdong. Hakdong was originally called Hakmaeul ("crane village") as it is a hill area on the Mudeung Mountain that looks like a crane. Since 1947, Hakmaeul has been renamed Hakdong·Jeungsimsa.
Features edit
Its simple image with simple decoration gives a familiar and comfortable impression. Various signs and billboards act as background scenery. The consistent use of materials and decorative patterns gives a simple and neat image.
Surrounding area edit
Nammunno is the axis that connects the downtown-bound and Hwasunn-bound planning line. In the west are neighborhood market facilities and in the east are high-rise apartments and greenery.[1]
Station layout edit
| G | Street Level | Exits |
| L1 | Concourse | Faregates, Ticketing Machines, Station Control |
| L2 Platforms |
Side platform, doors will open on the right | |
| Southbound | ← Line 1 toward Nokdong (Sotae) | |
| Northbound | → Line 1 toward Pyeongdong (Namgwangju) → | |
| Side platform, doors will open on the right | ||
See also edit
References edit
- ^ http://www.gwangjusubway.co.kr/cyberen/board/listView.do?rbsIdx=48.
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External links edit
- Gwangju Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation in English
- Gwangju Subway Cyber Station in English[permanent dead link]
- Route Map in Korean[permanent dead link]
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