Hongik University Station
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Hongik University Station
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Exit 9
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| Korean name | |
| Hangul | |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Hongdaeipgu-yeok |
| McCune–Reischauer | Hongdaeipku-yŏk |
| General information | |
| Location | 160 Yanghwa-ro Jiha, 165 Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul |
| Coordinates | 37°33′24″N 126°55′25″E / 37.55667°N 126.92361°ECoordinates: 37°33′24″N 126°55′25″E / 37.55667°N 126.92361°E |
| Operated by | Seoul Metro, Korail Airport Co., Korail |
| Line(s) |
Line 2 AREX Gyeongui–Jungang Line |
| Platforms | 3 |
| Tracks | 4 |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | Underground |
| Key dates | |
| May 22, 1984 | Line 2 opened |
| December 29, 2010 | AREX opened |
| December 15, 2012 | Gyeongui–Jungang Line opened |
| Traffic | |
| Passengers | (Daily) Based on Jan-Dec of 2012. Line 2: 126,722 AREX: 10,616 Gyeongui Line: 820 |
Hongik University Station (Hangul: 홍대입구역; Hanja: 弘大入口驛; RR: Hongdae-ipgu-yeok) is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 2 as well as the AREX and Yongsan lines. As its name indicates, it serves the nearby Hongik University. It was formerly known as Donggyo Station, after the neighborhood that it serves.
As of December 2010, it has become a transfer station to A'REX and also was connected to the Gyeongui–Jungang Line.
The Hongdae area around the station and the university is notable for its urban street arts and indie music culture, clubs and entertainment. It also serves Incheon International Airport.
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