Hakdong·Jeungsimsa
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationHakdong·Jeungsimsa ipgu yeok
McCune–ReischauerHak-tong·Chŭngsimsa ipku yŏk
General information
LocationHak-dong, Gwangju
South Korea
Coordinates35°07′57″N 126°55′43″E / 35.13250°N 126.92861°E / 35.13250; 126.92861
Operated byGwangju Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation
Line(s)     Line 1
Platforms2
Tracks2
Construction
Structure typeUnderground
Other information
Station code102
History
OpenedApril 28, 2004
Services
Preceding station Gwangju Metro Following station
Sotae
towards Nokdong
 Line 1 Namgwangju
towards Pyeongdong

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

G Street Level Exits
L1 Concourse Faregates, Ticketing Machines, Station Control
L2
Platforms		 Side platform, doors will open on the right
Southbound ← Line 1 toward Nokdong (Sotae)
Northbound → Line 1 toward Pyeongdong (Namgwangju) →
Side platform, doors will open on the right

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://www.gwangjusubway.co.kr/cyberen/board/listView.do?rbsIdx=48. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
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