Hakdong–Jeungsimsa station

Not to be confused with Hak-dong station.

Hakdong·Jeungsimsa station (Korean: 학동·증심사입구역) is a station on Line 1 of the Gwangju Metro in Hak-dong, Gwangju, South Korea. It opened on April 28, 2004.

Hakdong·Jeungsimsa
Korean name
Hangul	학동·증심사입구역
Hanja	鶴洞·證心寺入口驛
Revised Romanization	Hakdong·Jeungsimsa ipgu yeok
McCune–Reischauer	Hak-tong·Chŭngsimsa ipku yŏk
General information
Location	Hak-dong, Gwangju South Korea
Coordinates	35°07′57″N 126°55′43″E
Operated by	Gwangju Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation
Line(s)	Line 1
Platforms	2
Tracks	2
Construction
Structure type	Underground
Other information
Station code	102
History
Opened	April 28, 2004
Services
Preceding station Gwangju Metro Following station Sotae towards Nokdong Line 1 Namgwangju towards Pyeongdong

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

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

• Gwangju Metro
• Transportation in South Korea

External links

• Gwangju Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation in English