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. The station is underground and has two side platforms. It is located between Sotae station and Namgwangju station and serves the Hak-dong area near Jeungsimsa.
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.
Station layout GStreet LevelExitsL1ConcourseFaregates, Ticketing Machines, Station ControlL2PlatformsSide platform, doors will open on the rightSouthbound← Line 1 toward Nokdong (Sotae)Northbound→ Line 1 toward Pyeongdong (Namgwangju) →Side platform, doors will open on the right
See also Gwangju Metro Transportation in South Korea
References
External links
Gwangju Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation in English