[AREX Station Information] This Stop Is Gongdeok Station

 

This stop is Gongdeok Station, the popular area for after work meetup.

Gongdeok Station has Airport Railroad (AREX), Subway Line 5 and Line 6, and Gyeongui-Jungang Line. This station is very big so if you are not familiar with this place, it might be confusing for you.

But don’t worry! Let Spee and Nareu share some useful tips about this station and also recommended spot nearby the station.

[Fastest Way to Transfer]

-- AREX Incheon Airport Station direction

To take elevator

To take escalator

For train heading AREX Incheon Airport Station, you can get off at Car #1-3 or #6-3 to take the escalator to transfer to Gyeongui-Jungang Line, Subway Line 5 and Line 6. If you wish to take the elevator, you can get off at Car #4-1.

-- AREX Seoul Station direction

To take elevator

To take escalator

For train heading Seoul Station, you can get off at Car #1-3 and #6-1 as this is the fastest way to walk to the escalator. If you wish to take the elevator, you can get off at Car #3-4.

After taking the escalator or elevator to go up 1 floor, you will see the transfer gate for Gyeongui-Jungang Line, Subway Line 5 and Line 6, as well as to get out to Exit 1-8.

For Exit 9 and 10, you have to get out from the ticket gate that is located opposite the transfer gate, and it is next to the Customer Information Center.

The boarding platform for Gyeongui-Jungang Line Yongsan, Yongmun direction is different from the Munsan, Daegok direction. Remember to check carefully before moving. After passing through transfer gate, just walk straight and go up 1 floor.

To get to Subway Line 5 and 6, and the Exit 1-8, walk a bit more towards the right side. After passing the transfer passageway, there will be two directions that you may go. One is the Subway Line 5 and Subway Line 6 (Samgakji, Sinnae direction) on the left, and the other one is Subway Line 6 (Eungam, Bulgwang direction) which you need to continue walking straight.

[Main Facilities]

-- Restroom

You can find restroom inside and outside ticket gate.

1. After the ticket gate, there is a restroom next to the escalator of Incheon Airport Station direction

2. Before entering ticket gate, you can find a restroom near Exit 10 (behind escalator)

[Convenience Facilities]

-- Customer Information Center

Customer Information Center is located on the right side of the ticket gate near Exit 9 and 10 (facing the exit). If you need help from the staff, you can ask them from inside or outside the ticket gate.

-- Convenience Store

There is GS25 convenience store before passing by the transfer gate.

-- Locker & Smart Help Desk

Locker area can be found before the Exit 10.

There is also a smart help desk installed after entering the ticket gate.

-- ATM & Self Exchange Lounge

ATM is located opposite the escalator near the Exit 10. Self Exchange Lounge can be found on the passageway to transfer to Subway Line 5, Line 6 and Gyeongui-Jungang Line. 

-- Stores inside Station

There is a shop selling Korean snack food such as gimbap and fish cakes, before passing the transfer gate.

After passing through the transfer gate, you will see a florist shop. Besides that, before you walk to the passageway to transfer to Subway Line 5 and 6, you can also see Dunkin' Donuts.

Recommended Spot Nearby Gongdeok Station

Gongdeok Station is the popular area for people to meetup after work in the evening, and there is a famous alley nearby this station, which is the "Mapo Galmaegi Alley", "Mapo Jeon Alley", and "Gongdeok Jukbal Alley". As you walk along these alleys full of delicious food, you will end up at one of these stores to enjoy the food.

Koreans eat jeon (pancakes) when it rains. And we visited the must-visit "Mapo Jeon Alley" when it rains.

The fastest way to get to Mapo Jeon Alley is to get off at Exit 4 and 5 of Subway Line 5. If is recommended that you get off at Exit 5 as you can walk on the main road. If you get off at Exit 4, you need to cut through the market.

Cheonghakdong Buchimgae (Korean pancake) appeared in one of the episodes of Korean TV Show named Infinite Challenge. Besides jeon (pancakes), this store also sells other food such as fried stuff, tteokbokki, sundae soup, etc that go well with alcohol.

At Jeon Alley, you choose the pancakes that you want to eat and put it in the basket. They will calculate the price by weighing the pancakes. You may also request them to heat up the pancake and they can wrap it to make it stay warm too. One of the advantages here is that you can choose just 1 piece of different pancakes, and you are able to try a few types at one time.

Cheonghakdong store has 2 floors, and you can pack it regardless how much you bought. But if you wish to dine in, you have to order more than KRW 10,000. 

If you eat it with the sound of rain on a rainy day, you can enjoy it even more. There are also various types of makgeolli that go well with pancakes.

전은 평소에도 많이 먹는 음식이지만 한국의 명절에 먹는 대표적인 음식 중 하나이다. 공덕역에서 가까운 마포 전 골목에서 맛있는 전을 포장해 조금이나마 한국의 명절의 기분을 느껴보는 것은 어떨까?

Jeon (pancake) is one of the representative Korean food during festive season in Korea. It is also one of the commonly eaten food in normal days. How about trying these delicious pancakes in Mapo Jeon Alley near Gongdeok Station and feel the Korean festive season?

[Information about Cheonghakdong Buchimgae - Korean pancake at Mapo Jeon Alley]

1. Getting There: At AREX Gongdegok Station, Get off at Exit 4 or 5, Walk 4 mins 

2. Address: 1F Gongdeok Market, 23 Mallijae-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul 

3. Opening Hours: 00:00 - 24:00 daily

[AREX Monthly Station] Convenient Transfers at Gongdeok Station

Greeting from AREX :)

Today, we are talking about a place in Mapo-gu with plenty of transfers allowing you to

easily reach the center of Seoul!

I introduce to you: Gongdeok Station.

Located in the midst of residential development, Gongdeok Station’s curved glass roof is

a sight to see in a place allowing simple transfers. 

Starting with AREX, transfers are conveniently available all riders along the 5, 6, and

Jungang Lines.

For the safety of passengers, safety equipment is stored within the station with a

emergency exit located at the very end of the platform to be used if necessary.

Useful information related to the trains such as train locations and estimated arrival

times is available in real time and easy to see for men and women of all ages.

Purchasing of tickets, recharging of transportation cards, and adding fare to a current

ticket are all available at the information center, so if you are in need of assistance, just

ring the bell and someone will come to assist you in person.

Further, outside of Gongdeok Station’s gates are both a defibrillator and deposit refund

machine installed for passengers’ safety and convenience, respectively.

Within the station is a noodle specialty shop called “Noodle King” and a chicken and

burger specialty shop called “Tenjoy” so you can have a nice simple meal.

There is also a convenience store called “emart24” where you can buy a variety of good

from foods, drinks, and daily necessities. So, whenever you are moving about the station

or making a transfer, you can conveniently stop by and pick up whatever you need along your way.

So far we have discussed what all is INSIDE the station, but how about we take a look at all the attractions you can take advantage of OUTSIDE?

The Gongdeok Station “U+5G” Popup Gallery

The Gongdeok Station Line 6 U+5G Popup Gallery is currently underway free of charge.

Here, the gallery shows off the world’s first 5G augmented reality gallery, allowing

guests to enjoy culture and art more closely than ever before. To find it, go in the

direction of  Line 6’s Eungam platform on

Weekdays from 07:00~21:00 and from Weekends: 11:00~19:00.

Further, there is currently an event where the first 30 visitors will receive a free eco-bag!

Be sure to check out the U+5 Popup Gallery to experience culture and art in a brand-new way!

Tasting Jokbal and Jeon at Gongdeok Market

 

Known as Seoul’s “Five Generations Market,” Gongdeok’s 2-dong neighborhood features a narrow jokbal(pig’s feet) alley filled with history and various jokbal stands lined up one after the other.

If you walk along the jokbal alley, you will encounter great smells stimulating your appetite in addition to colorful renditions of jeon(Korean pancakes) from jeon stands lined up along the alley.

Here, you can try bindaetteok (mug bean pancake), buchimgae(vegetable pancake), and other various jeons and fried delicacies that will make you fall in love with the market. 😊

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Great travels brought to you by AREX.​

Gongdeok Station_Hyochang Park

 

Hello, this is AREX! :)

Do you know Hyochang Park, the city park located in Yongsan’s Hyochang neighborhood?

 

Hyochang Park is different from your normal park in that it has facilities related to veterans and other historical sites. 
You can really see the historical atmosphere here. It’s a great place to take a walk and be charged with patriotism.

 

So, shall we go more in depth about Hyochang Park?

 

 

1. History of Hyochang Park

With an area of 123,307㎡, Hyochang Park is home to the grave of the 22nd King of Joseon’s eldest son, Mun Hyo, thus giving the park its name. 
Hyochang Park was designated Korean historical site number 330 on June 8th, 1989.

 

2. Hyochang Park: A Resting Place for Citizens

The park does a great job of acting as a place of rest for its residents.
While families, couples, and animal companions alike take walks together, 
another side of the park is crowded but full of energy thanks to the elders chatting while playing Janggi together.

 

3. Hyochang Park: Creating the Will of Our Independence Fighters

 At the park, there is not only the resting site of Baekbeom’s Kim Koo, 
but also that of others who sacrificed their lives for independence such as Lee Bong-Chang, 
Yun Bong-Gil, Baek Jegong-gi and other main figures of the provisional government. 

This park’s cemetery is for those who dedicated their lives for the country.

 

4. The Various Roles of Hyochang Park

With a children’s park, resting area, walking trails, a bronze statue of Saint Wonhyo, etc., 
Hyochang Park is full of various elements making it much more than just a typical park. 

 

On the lower side of the park is Hyochang Stadium, which has an area of 27,593㎡. 
It opened in October of 1960 and is used not only to host soccer, track and field, tennis, 
and other various sporting events, but also is open for locals to hold their own rallies.

 

5. How to get to Hyochang Park

 From Seoul Station(“0”) take just one (“1”) stop on the AREX line to Gongdeok Station. 
After getting off the train, go out exit “6” and walk towards the park. In just “5” minutes you will arrive.

Enjoy walks downtown at Hyochang Park!

 

Since it’s not far from Seoul Station, I suggest stopping by.

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

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

 

Great travels brought to you by AREX.​