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Seoul Metro Guide in Korean — Read Signs Like a Local
The Seoul metro is the best way to practice your Hangeul. Here's how to decode every sign.
Published on January 26, 2026
The Seoul Metro: Your Giant Free Classroom
Seoul's metro (23 lines, 700+ stations) has everything in Hangeul. Best free classroom for Korean learners.
Key Metro Words
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| 역 | Station |
| 출구 | Exit |
| 환승 | Transfer |
| 방면 | Direction |
Essential Signs
- ○○역 — Station ○○
- ○○ 방면 — Direction ○○
- 출구 + number — Exit + number
Must-Know Stations
| Station | What | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 강남 | Business | Modern center |
| 홍대입구 | Youth/Nightlife | Student area |
| 명동 | Shopping | Tourist center |
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