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Gyeongbokgung Station

Gyeongbokgung Station
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Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised Romanization Gyeongbokgungnyeok
McCune–Reischauer Kyŏngbokkungnyŏk
General information
Location 81-1 Jeokseon-dong,
130 Sajingno Jiha,
Jongno-gu, Seoul
Coordinates 37°34′33″N 126°58′25″E / 37.57577°N 126.97359°E / 37.57577; 126.97359Coordinates: 37°34′33″N 126°58′25″E / 37.57577°N 126.97359°E / 37.57577; 126.97359
Operated by Seoul Metro
Line(s)      Line 3
Platforms 1
Tracks 2
Construction
Structure type Underground
Key dates
October 18, 1985      Line 3 opened
Traffic
Passengers (Daily) Based on Jan-Dec of 2012.
Line 3: 46,531

Gyeongbokgung station is a subway station on the Seoul Subway Line 3.

Gyeongbokgung station is the subway station nearest to the Gyeongbok Palace or (Gyeongbokgung). The station is also near the Government Complex-Seoul and the National Police Agency of South Korea. There are other administrative buildings in the neighborhood.

The station displays artifacts from various dynasties, with walls decorated in ornate displays design to appeal to tourists.

In January 2013, the Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation, which operates this line, published free guidebooks in three languages: English, Japanese and Chinese (simplified and traditional), which features eight tours as well as recommendations for accommodations, restaurants and shopping centers. The tours are designed with different themes, e.g. Korean traditional culture, which goes from Jongno 3-ga Station to Anguk Station and this station on line No 3 that showcases antique shops and art galleries of Insa-dong.


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