Bongmyeong Station
Korean name pending
Line 1Residential hubLocal diningBus interchangeSchool & clinic access
Bongmyeong Station (Korean name pending) is a Line 1 station in Chungcheongnam-do (구, district or local administrative area), within the wider Seoul Metropolitan Subway system. Expats use this area for housing searches, commuting, clinics, supermarkets, local meals, school routes, and trips toward Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi, and Gangnam transfer routes . Bongmyeong Station works as a practical metro-area station for daily life, local errands, and regional travel .
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Leaving Bongmyeong
Check your direction: northbound toward Incheon or southbound toward Cheonan before boarding.
Arriving in BongmyeongExit 1 for residential streets; Exit 2 for shops and cafes; Exit 3 for schools and clinics.
Schools & clinicsUse Exit 3 for local schools, dental clinics, and family health services nearby.
Regional bus routesExit 2 connects to local and intercity buses toward Daejeon and Gangneung.
Local restaurantsExit 2 and surrounding streets offer Korean noodles, kimbap, and grilled meat spots.
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Transit Information
- Primary line
- Seoul Subway Line 1
- Transfers available
- No direct subway transfer inside the station
- Total exits
- 4
- Transit payment
- T-money works on Seoul subway and bus rides
Key Exits
- 1 Exit 1 — Bongmyeong residential streets and local services
- 2 Exit 2 — restaurants, shops, cafes, and bus stops
- 3 Exit 3 — clinics, schools, apartments, and daily services
- 4 Exit 4 — Chungcheongnam-do neighbourhood routes and commuter streets
Journey Times
- Journey Times Bongmyeong Station to Gangnam Station
- approximately 110 minutes
- Bongmyeong Station to Seoul Station
- approximately 110 minutes
- Bongmyeong Station
- approximately 140 minutes
- Bongmyeong Station to Gangnam Station
- approximately 110 minutes
- Exit at Gangnam Station
- approximately 110 minutes
First / Last Trains
First
approximately 5:00 AM
Last
approximately 11:30 PM
Neighbourhood Character
- Bongmyeong Station serves a practical residential, school, clinic, restaurant, shopping, bus, and commuter area . The station feels busiest during commute hours, school movement, lunch periods, clinic appointment times, shopping periods, and evening meal times . Nearby streets usually mix homes, offices or schools, clinics, restaurants, cafes, convenience stores, small shops, and bus stops .
- Families, students, office commuters, clinic visitors, teachers, long-term residents, service workers, tourists, and expats may use this area . Many choose Bongmyeong for transit access, practical errands, local meals, rent options, and trips toward Seoul and regional transfer routes . Bongmyeong Station is served by Line 1 in the Seoul Metropolitan Subway system .
- Daily life often needs basic Korean, especially in older shops, clinics, schools, and housing searches . Larger chains, pharmacies, supermarkets, cafes, and transit-linked services can be easier for simple errands . Housing searches still need Korean help for deposits, maintenance fees, building age, road noise, rail noise, and lease terms .
Within Walking Distance
5-minute walk Convenience stores Cafes Korean restaurants Local shops Pharmacies Bus stops
10-minute walk Local clinics Elementary schools Street market Banks Laundromats Medical centres
Rent Near This Station
Studio and one-room apartments within a 10-minute walk of Bongmyeong Station typically range from approximately 350,000 to 850,000 KRW per month.
FAQ
Which exit should I use for apartments, restaurants, clinics, and buses?
Use Exit 1 for residential streets and local services, Exit 2 for restaurants, shops, cafes, and bus stops, and Exit 3 for clinics, schools, apartments, and daily services. Bongmyeong Station has 4 mapped guide exits in this draft . Exit 4 leads toward neighbourhood routes and commuter streets .
What is the neighbourhood like around Bongmyeong Station?
Bongmyeong Station feels practical, local, and commuter-friendly, with homes, clinics, shops, buses, restaurants, cafes, and rail access nearby . The area gets busy during commute, school, clinic, shopping, and dinner periods . It suits residents who want daily services near transit .
How much does it cost to rent an apartment near Bongmyeong Station?
Studio and one-room apartments near Bongmyeong Station usually range from 350,000 to 850,000 KRW per month . Newer units and homes close to exits, schools, parks, main roads, or large commercial streets often cost more . Check deposit size, maintenance fees, road noise, rail noise, and walking route before signing .
How long does it take to get from Bongmyeong Station to Gangnam Station?
Bongmyeong Station to Gangnam Station takes approximately 110 minutes using Line 1 and transfer routes . The best route depends on train timing, transfer choice, and your final Gangnam exit . Travel time changes with transfer speed, crowding, and walking distance inside stations .
What international food and grocery options are near Bongmyeong Station?
Bongmyeong has useful local restaurant and grocery access, with broader international options usually found in larger nearby hubs or central districts . Residents can find Korean restaurants, cafes, bakeries, chains, supermarkets, casual dining, and some non-Korean meals nearby . Many expats use online delivery or nearby major districts for broader options .
Is the Bongmyeong area good for expat families?
Bongmyeong can work for expat families who value transit, clinics, supermarkets, schools, parks, local restaurants, and practical housing . The area may feel less international than central Seoul neighbourhoods . Families should compare school routes, rent, commute length, road noise, and Korean-language support before choosing housing .
What is the social scene like near Bongmyeong Station?
Bongmyeong Station has cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, shops, and casual local meeting places nearby . The social scene depends on nearby universities, offices, parks, or commercial streets . For stronger nightlife, many residents travel to larger hubs in Seoul, Incheon, Suwon, Bucheon, or Bundang .
How does Bongmyeong Station compare to nearby stations?
Bongmyeong Station usually works best for local housing, errands, and daily commuting . Nearby transfer stations may offer more lines, bigger shopping areas, or stronger restaurant density . Compare walking distance, rent, transfers, schools, road noise, and late-night travel before choosing the area .
Businesses Near Bongmyeong Station
Bongmyeong Station is in Chungcheongnam-do, a mixed residential and commercial pocket of Seoul. EEIK's business directory is growing here — expect restaurants, cafes, pharmacies, hotels, and English-friendly services as listings come online.
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