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The Seoul subway system is very extensive and offer a convenient way to move around the city as almost all parts of the city has sub-way stations. In fact, the subway stations are like underground cities with shops, eateries etc.
Nowadays, it is easier to travel by sub-way in Seoul because there is English language (probably after the World Cup 2002 in Seoul). A map of the Seoul subway lines is in the weblink below. Leave a Comment
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Basically, all or most of the tourist destinations and interesting places are all connected through the subway or metro system. It is easily and more efficient to take a subway and tour around seoul for a foreigner than to gather your courage and take the buses.
At each subway station, there will be a ticketing counter, the entrance and exit gates (beware, don't get in through the exit gates and vice versa) and a few Automatic Vending Machines (ATVMs). For those who are travelling to and fro often, or for most of the time on your holiday, it's better to get a card than to buy the tickets for the current journey (which is going to cost you much more than the travelling card). The travelling card's called a "T-money" card and you can get it from the ATVM too.
And at every station, they got the number, the line colour and the map of the location.
When you are waiting for the trains, be careful not to go to the wrong place or the train that goes to the opposite direction. Usually there will be the transit map and big signs of the current stop in korean/english/chinese and number, the last and next stop's information (depending on which way the train is coming from. E.g. If the train's coming from your left, then the last stop's usually placed on the left of the current stop on the wall and the next stop would be on the right. It sounds confusing but once you're there and taken a couple of the rides, it'll be not much of a problem to you.)
Another thing I'd like to point out:
The heating-system in the subway is fuming hot. Be prepared to wear your clothes in layers, so as it gets warmer in the subway, you can just take off your coat.
Everything else that you need or want to know is on the web. Leave a Comment
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 Noksapyeong Subway station
after a rain shower by Ewingjr98, 3 more photos
Almost 4 million people use lines 1-4 daily, I couldn't find ridership stats for the entire system.
Seoul Metro (서울메ț44;로) operates most of lines 1, 2, 3, and 4 and Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation 서울특ዠ4;시도시4384;도공사 (SMRT) operates lines 5, 6, 7, and 8. Korail (한국철nj20;공사) operates parts of Lines 1, 3 and 4 along with the Bundang Line.
Line 9 is under construction and will run along the southern edge of the Han River, connecting Gimpo Airport, Youido, and Gangnam in phase one (2008), then continuing further east along the river for phase two. Another line is being built to connect the Bundang Line in the southeast edge of the city to Yongin, home of the very popular Everland Amusement Park. And probably the best news for us international travelers is the rail line to the airport will be complete to Gimpo Airport in 2007 and all the way to Seoul Station by 2010. Leave a Comment
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Among world cities, Seoul has one of the most extensive subway facilities. The city is conveniently linked by subways, taxis and buses. The subways, though a little more complicated than that of Singapore's due to the size of Seoul, are the best mode of transport to get you around the city. The web of subway lines connecting every corner of Seoul and the surrounding area allows you to have a peek at the life of Seoulites in a low cost and convenient way. The subway is not just a means of transportation but another tool to help make your life is Seoul more enjoyable.
All lines are color-coded, and when you are armed with just a map of Seoul, you should be able find your way around the tourist attractions. In addition, all signs are provided in English as well, and announcements on the trains are also made in English.
http://www.seoulsubway.co.kr/english_subway/smsc/smsc1_1.jsp
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Seoul is NOT some backward, Third World city. In fact, its subway system compares quite favorably with those of London, Paris, or Washington. It's extremely fast, reliable, and easy to use (all signs are in Korean and English). And the price is next to nothing. Of course, it can be very crowded, especially during the afternoon rush hour.
So don't bother driving in this city; it's far more hazardous and troublesome, especially to a foreign visitor. The subway goes almost everywhere. Leave a Comment
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