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| Jonggak Station | |
|---|---|
| Name | Jonggak |
| Native name | 종각역 |
| Line | Seoul Subway Line 1 |
| Opened | 1974-08-15 |
| Structure | Underground |
| Operator | Seoul Metro |
| Address | Jongno-gu, Seoul |
Jonggak Station is an underground rapid transit station on Seoul Subway Line 1 located in central Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea. It serves a dense commercial and cultural corridor near Gwanghwamun, Cheonggyecheon, Gwangjang Market, and Insadong, connecting commuters to municipal offices, corporate headquarters, and tourist sites. The station is operated by Seoul Metro and integrates with multiple pedestrian passages, bus lines, and retail complexes.
Jonggak Station sits beneath Jongno, one of Seoul’s principal avenues, adjacent to landmarks including Bosingak Belfry, Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, Bank of Korea Museum, Namdaemun Market, and City Hall. The station participates in Seoul’s mass transit network alongside nodes such as City Hall Station, Jongno 3-ga Station, Anguk Station, Gwanghwamun Station, and Euljiro 1-ga Station, facilitating transfers to intermodal services run by Korail, AREX, Seoul Bus, and regional operators. Entrances open to plazas linked with institutions like Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Korea University Museum, Korean Film Archive, National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, and private entities such as Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Department Store branches.
The station opened during the early expansion of Seoul Subway infrastructure on 15 August 1974 as part of Line 1 developments overseen by agencies including Korean National Railroad and later Seoul Metro. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s it adapted to urban renewal projects connected to initiatives by Seoul Metropolitan Government, Sejong City planning teams, and cultural preservation efforts by Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea. Renovations in the 2000s responded to rising ridership tied to commercial growth driven by conglomerates like LG Corporation and financial institutions such as Korea Exchange and Industrial Bank of Korea. The station area featured during civic events associated with June Democracy Movement, Gwangju Uprising commemorations, and municipal festivals coordinated with Korean Tourism Organization.
The station uses a two-track, two-platform island configuration typical of central Seoul subways, with concourses connecting to multiple exits serving corporate towers, theaters, and markets. Vertical circulation links elevators, escalators, and stairways comply with standards set by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and accessibility guidelines advocated by Korean Disability Forum and Seoul Metropolitan Government Office of Transportation. Signage follows conventions from Korean Language Society transliteration standards and integrates wayfinding practices influenced by International Organization for Standardization norms adopted by Seoul Metro.
Operational control is managed by Seoul Metro with coordination from Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and timetable integration with regional services from Korail. Trains serve commuters traveling between Incheon, Bucheon, Suwon, Cheonan, and central Seoul stations, interfacing indirectly with express routes to Incheon International Airport via AREX and long-distance rail at Seoul Station and Yongsan Station. Customer services include ticketing compatible with T-money, station kiosks endorsed by Korea Tourism Organization, and retail concessions operated by chains like CU (convenience store), GS25, and food vendors tied to Lotte Group and Shinsegae supply chains.
Daily ridership reflects high volumes associated with business districts, cultural venues, and retail markets, with peak flows commuting to offices such as Korea Electric Power Corporation, Korea Telecom, Samsung Life Insurance, and financial centers including Korea Development Bank and Shinhan Bank. Passenger demographics include workers from corporations like SK Group and students attending nearby institutions such as Seoul National University Hospital training centers and Sungkyunkwan University satellite facilities. Ridership patterns are monitored by Seoul Metropolitan Government transport analytics and reported in studies by Korea Transport Institute.
Multiple exits connect Jongno thoroughfares to cultural, historic, and commercial landmarks: Bosingak Belfry, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung, Insadong Antique Street, Gwangjang Market, Dongdaemun Market, the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, and institutions such as Bank of Korea, National Theater of Korea, and Korea House. Public squares and event spaces near the station host festivals by Korean Cultural Center, demonstrations near Government Complex Seoul, and parades by organizations including Korean Red Cross. Surface connections include bus routes to Incheon, Gyeonggi Province cities, and express coaches to Busan and Daegu terminals.
The station area has been the site of large civic gatherings and occasional service disruptions during citywide demonstrations aligned with events such as Candlelight rallies and national elections supervised by the National Election Commission. Safety drills and emergency responses have involved agencies including Seoul Metropolitan Fire and Disaster Headquarters, Korean Police Agency, Seoul Public Health Center, and Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Periodic maintenance closures and operational upgrades were coordinated with Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and notified through communications by Seoul Metro and municipal bulletins.
Category:Seoul Metropolitan Subway stations Category:Jongno District