Hakdong–Jeungsimsa station explained

Hakdong–Jeungsimsa station should not be confused with Hak-dong station.

Hakdong·Jeungsimsa
Style:GMRTC
Style2:1
Mlanguage:
Child:yes
Hangul:학동·증심사입구역
Hanja:·
Mr:Hak-tong·Chŭngsimsa ipku yŏk
Rr:Hakdong·Jeungsimsa ipgu yeok
Address:Hak-dong, Gwangju
Country:South Korea
Coordinates:35.1325°N 126.9286°W
Operator:Gwangju Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation
Platforms:2
Tracks:2
Code:102
Structure:Underground
Opened:April 28, 2004

Hakdong·Jeungsimsa station is a station on Line 1 of the Gwangju Metro in Hak-dong, Gwangju, South Korea. It opened on April 28, 2004.

Name origin

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

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

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

GStreet LevelExits
L1ConcourseFaregates, Ticketing Machines, Station Control
L2
Platforms
Side platform, doors will open on the right
SouthboundLine 1 toward Nokdong (Sotae)
Northbound Line 1 toward Pyeongdong (Namgwangju)
Side platform, doors will open on the right

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: http://www.gwangjusubway.co.kr/cyberen/board/listView.do?rbsIdx=48.