See AREX through numbers. The 13 Years Story

Today, March 23! 🎂

Airport Railroad (AREX) celebrates its 13th birthday!

Thank you everyone,

for loving AREX.

Let us show you the information

about the 13-year story of AREX.

#AREX #AirportRailroad #AREX_13th_Anniversary

#HappyBirthdaytoAREX

Year 2020 marks the 13th anniversary of Airport Railroad (AREX),

the only railway that connects city to the airport in Korea.

AREX's total number of passengers is 656,343,850.

It's almost likeone person has taken AREX for 13 times (12.7) in Korea.

The 13 years "footprint" of AREX,

that operates by focusing on the usage, convenience and safety of passengers.

Shall we find it out together?

From Moon to Earth,

the accumulated mileage throughout 13 years

is approximately 76 million(76,722,661) km.

It's 1,659 times around the Earth,

and 100 times round trip

from Earth to Moon. 

AREX, the safest and fastest way.

Punctual and fast;

AREX's punctuality rate is 99.9%.

In addition to flawless safety record,

We are making effort to

keep our promise with our customers.

TOP 3 stations with the most passengers.

Gimpo Airport Station has the most passengers.

Average 82,560 people in a day

use AREX at the Gimpo Airport Station.

Gimpo Airport Station

Hongik University Station

Seoul Station

To AREX, passengers come first.

By focusing on passengers and safety,

we have achieved good results

in various areas.

(Acknowledgment for Consumer Centered Management - CCM - 4 times consecutively;

Disaster management evaluation by the Ministry of Public Administration and Security - Outstanding organization;

Human Resource Development by the Ministry of Employment and Labor Agency - Outstanding organization)

AREX

that is customer-centric,

will always strive to be No.1.

AREX has operated for 13 years

After 13 years,

30 years, and even 300 years,

we will not lose our passion and goals.

We will operate for customers

like a candle that won't go out, and

like a train on a railway.

Prevent COVID-19!

Prevent COVID-19

How to properly wear a mask

-How to wear a foldable mask-

1. Open the wings of the mask and put both ends of the wings together
2. Hold the mask so that the metal strip will come on the top and completely cover the nose and mouth
3. Pull the strings over the ears to fasten the mask
4. Press the metal strip down on the nose with both fingers for adherence
5. Check for air leakage and closely secure the mask over the face

-How to wear cup type mask-

1. Let the top strap loose and hold it gently
2. Fix the mask on your face so that it will cover your nose and chin
3. Keep the mask in place with one hand and fix the top strap on the back of your head
4. Fix the bottom strap on the back of your neck and fasten it on the ring
5. Press the metal strip down on the nose with both fingers for adherence
6. Check for air leakage and closely secure the mask over the face

Source: 'The proper way to wear a health mask' by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety

We can overcome COVID-19 together!

Rules for preventing COVID-19 nationwide!

Rules for preventing COVID-19 nationwide! 

Remember this to prevent coronavirus! 

6 steps for proper hand washing!

Wash your hands carefully with soap for at least 30 seconds

Palms, back of hands, between the fingers, both hands, 

the thumbs, under the fingernails

Proper cough etiquette

Cover your mouth and nose with sleeves when coughing!

Using a tissue or a handkerchief is a must, 

cover with sleeves, wash hands with soap after coughing

Prevent COVID-19 with proper hand washing and cough etiquette! 

When you suspect of being infected with the novel coronavirus, 

consult the hotline before visiting a hospital

Korea Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Call Center, 

community health centers in the area, screening centers

Preventive Actions Against the Coronavirus

 AirportRailroad is making effort such as frequent disinfection work and installation of hand sanitizer to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus!

As for personal hygiene, all of us are responsible and we should put in effort!
Spee and Nareu will tell you some of the actions and guidance to avoid catching novel coronavirus.

#PersonalHygiene #Covid19 #Preventingcoronavirus #Cheerup

Let's fight COVID-19!

 

 - For Normal Person -

1. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap under running water.
2. Cover your mouth and nose with your sleeve when you cough or sneeze.
3. Avoid touching eyes/nose/mouth with unwashed hands
4. Wear a mask when visiting medical institution.
5. Please avoid crowded places.
6. Avoid contact with people with fever and respiratory illness symptoms (such as cough or sore throat).

 - High-risk Group -

Pregnant women, Elderly (over 65 years old), people with chronic medical conditions
Diabetes, heart failure, chronic respiratory disease (e.g. asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), kidney failure, cancer patient, etc.

1. Do not go to crowded places
2. Wear a mask if needed to visit medical institution or go out.

 - Areas with coronavirus cases -

1. Avoid going out or visiting other areas/cities.
2. For people who need to be quarantined, please follow the instructions of medical personnel and quarantine authority.

- Infected patient -

People with fever or respiratory illness symptoms (such as cough or sore throat)

Please don't go to school or work and refrain from going out. Take a good rest at home and observe for about 3-4 days. If body temperature remains at 38 degrees or higher and/or the symptoms have become worse, ① Please get consultation from call center in Korea (1339 or area code+120) or visit public health center. ② Visit the designated health center for treatment. Drive your own vehicle and wear a mask when you visit the medical institution. Please inform the medical personnel about your overseas travel history and contact with people who have respiratory illness symptoms.

To fight the novel coronavirus, #AirportRailroad is putting in effort every day. Be sure to wear a mask when you go out and always take care of your personal hygiene.😷

#novelcoronavirus_goaway

[AREX Monthly Station] Maker of the Media Industry, Digital Media City Station

Hello. Today, I will introduce you to Seoul’s northwestern gateway:AREX’s Digital Media City Station. 

This station is located in the neighborhood of Sangam where it is possible to transfer to both the Gyeongui-Jungang Line and Line number 6. 

In the station, there are long benches and displays for people to check the airport’s schedule. 

Thus, travelers with carriers or heavy baggage can conveniently drop off their luggage for a bit and rest as they check the time.

At Digital Media City Station, there is a Dunkin Donuts, E-Mart24 convenience store, 

fish cakes stand, and various other stores, thus helping you solve your hunger with a simple meal.

For the convenience of all travelers, 

there are storage lockers and an ATM allowing for cash withdrawals. 

Whether you need to drop off luggage for a bit or need some cash, you may do so easily here.

Now shall we take a look at the attractions nearby Digital Media City Station?

Digital Media City, or DMC for short,

is an assembly of cutting edge IT technology, human resources, and cultural entertainment industries.

 As such, it is an urban complex of both Digital Media and Entertainment.

From the outside, you can experience the cutting-edge IT industry thanks to the presence of the 

magnificient and refined Korean broadcasting stations like MBC, SBS, YTN, CJ E&M, etc. 

One can easily see public broadcasts, live broadcasts, dramas being filmed, etc. in the area.

From the inside, there are beautiful sculptures scattered about.  Further, there are both big and small

 events at the Media Town Plaza allowing for new attractions to be seen.

While Sangam-dong’s Seoul World Cup Stadium was the main stadium for the Korea-Japan joint

 world cup in 2002, it is now home of the soccer club FC Seoul.

This is not only a soccer stadium, but also an entertainment space including a large supermarket, 

movie theater, sports center, wedding hall, etc., thus creating a shopping and leisure space in which residents can feel loved.

The beauty of Seoul World Cup Stadium’s world-renown architecture along with its own public relations 

office located inside the stadium itself allows for all to see 100 years of Korean soccer history. 

We’ve now taken a look at AREX’s Digital Media City Station and the local area. 

 There is even more to see and enjoy outside of what we discussed today such as the Oil Tank Culture Park, World Cup Park, etc. 

So definitely stop by sometime!

Thank you!

You can find information on how to travel comfortably on AREX’s homepage.

​

(https://www.arex.or.kr)

Great travels brought to you by AREX.​

[AREX NUMBER] It’s Small, But It’s Got It all: The Gongdeok Market!

Let’s take a ride on the AREX and 

get a taste of the traditional Korean market at 

Gongdeok Market, shall we? 

1. What kind of place is Gongdeok Market??

Located in Gongdeok-2-Dong, a neighborhood of Mapo-Gu, Seoul, Gongdeok Market is 

known as a specialty market with alleys filled with everything 

from Korean pancakes to pigs feet.

2. Gongdeok Market’s Source of Pride: Pig’s Feet Alley

In the pig’s feet alley, restaurants stand side-by-side 

where you can try all sorts of varieties of pig’s feet including medicinal pig’s feet, 

spicy pig’s feet, pig’s feet with chilled vegetables, etc. 

Due to it’s generous portion size and chewy texture, 

this alley is highly sought after by those getting off of work and their many co-workers. 

3. Year-Round Hot Korean Pancakes Off the Griddle

Following pig’s feet alley just a bit, 
you can find yourself at the Korean pancake alley!


Here you can discover dozens of Korean pancakes and fried foods 
such as mung-bean pancakes, vegetable pancakes, and the like.

4. The Genuine Gongdeok Market!!

Passing the vegetable pancake restaurant and going straight 
we have the Gongdeok Market.

Between many tall buildings, the old stores and alleyways radiate the antique 

atmosphere of the market.

Wherever you go, there’s nothing as fun as enjoying the sites of the market, 
don’t you think?



5. Let’s Go With Ease on the AREX!! (0-1-4-8)

The Gongdeok Market!
We will see just how to get there.


From Seoul Station(0), take the AREX for “1“ stop 
and you’re at the Gongdeok Market Station!

From here, get off the train and leave through exit “4”. 
 After that, you will arrive at the market in just “8” minutes!


The Gongdeok Market lives and breathes the traditional atmosphere 
and energy of Korean markets!


Take the AREX and enjoy delicious food 
and marvelous shopping at the Gongdeok Market~

You can find information on how to travel comfortably on AREX’s homepage.

​

(https://www.arex.or.kr)

Great travels brought to you by AREX.​