Gajwa station explained

Native Name:가좌
Gajwa
Station Number:K315
Mlanguage:
Child:yes
Hangul:가좌역
Mr:Kajwa-yŏk
Rr:Gajwa-yeok
Address:293-64 Namgajwa-dong
Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
Coordinates:37.5687°N 126.9153°W
Operator:Korail
Platforms:3 (1 island platform to Seoul Station, 2 side platforms to Jipyeong)
Tracks:4
Bus Routes: 6005
Structure:Aboveground / Underground
Years:December 1, 1930
Events: opened

Gajwa Station is a station on the Gyeongui–Jungang Line in Seoul, South Korea.

History

The station is the last stop between Sinchon Station and Digital Media City Station on the Gyeongui Line and Yongsan Line, followed by Sogang University Station on the Yongsan Line. Gajwa Station opened on 1 December 1930 and Gyeongui Line opened on 1 July 2009.[1]

In September 2019, an idle space on the first basement floor of Gajwa Station was created as an office space for social and economic enterprises and start-ups. The site has been named Gajwa Station Social Venture Hub Center.[2]

Nearby Facilities

Near the station, there are Namgajwa 1-dong Community Center, Sandnae Market, and Hongjecheon Stream.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 가좌역. 2021-06-12. Doopedia. ko.
  2. Web site: 2019-09-04. 경의중앙선 가좌역에 사회적경제기업 사무공간 조성. 2021-06-12. 아시아경제. ko.