Boramae Medical Center Station

보라매병원
Line 1 Dongjak-gu Seoul Medium footfall
Line 1Medical HubResidential AreaLocal DiningSchool Routes

Boramae Medical Center Station (보라매병원역) is a Sillim Line station in Dongjak-gu (구, district or local administrative area), Seoul, near residential streets, schools, clinics, restaurants, cafes, local shops, buses, and commuter routes. Expats use this area for housing searches, commuting, clinics, supermarkets, local meals, school routes, and trips toward Boramae Park and Dangok, Seoul Station, and Gangnam transfer routes . Boramae Medical Center Station works as a practical station for daily life, local errands, and cross-city travel .

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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 — Boramae Medical Center 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 — Dongjak-gu neighbourhood routes and commuter streets

Journey Times

Journey Times Boramae Medical Center Station to Gangnam Station
approximately 36 minutes
Boramae Medical Center Station to Seoul Station
approximately 38 minutes
Boramae Medical Center Station
approximately 90 minutes
Boramae Medical Center Station to Gangnam Station
approximately 36 minutes
Exit at Gangnam Station
approximately 36 minutes

First / Last Trains

First
approximately 5:20 AM

Last
approximately 12:00 AM

Neighbourhood Character

  • Boramae Medical Center 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 Boramae Medical Center for transit access, practical errands, local meals, rent options, and trips toward Boramae Park and Dangok, Seoul Station, and Gangnam transfer routes . Boramae Medical Center Station is served by Sillim Line in the Seoul subway network .
  • 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 bus stops Pharmacies Apartment complexes
10-minute walk
Clinics and medical offices Schools Boramae Park Local shops Neighbourhood restaurants Health services

Rent Near This Station

Studio and one-room apartments within a 10-minute walk of Boramae Medical Center Station typically range from approximately 600,000 to 1,250,000 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. Boramae Medical Center Station has 4 mapped guide exits in this draft . Exit 4 leads toward neighbourhood routes and commuter streets .

What is the neighbourhood like around Boramae Medical Center Station?

Boramae Medical Center 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 Boramae Medical Center Station?

Studio and one-room apartments near Boramae Medical Center Station usually range from 600,000 to 1,250,000 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 Boramae Medical Center Station to Gangnam Station?

Boramae Medical Center Station to Gangnam Station takes approximately 36 minutes using Sillim Line 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 Boramae Medical Center Station?

Boramae Medical Center 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 Boramae Medical Center area good for expat families?

Boramae Medical Center can work for expat families who value transit, clinics, supermarkets, schools, parks, local restaurants, and practical housing . The area may feel less international than Yongsan, Itaewon, Hongdae, or Gangnam . Families should compare school routes, rent, commute length, road noise, and Korean-language support before choosing housing .

What is the social scene like near Boramae Medical Center Station?

Boramae Medical Center 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 Hongdae, Itaewon, Euljiro, Konkuk University, or Gangnam .

How does Boramae Medical Center Station compare to nearby stations?

Boramae Medical Center 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 Boramae Medical Center Station

Boramae Medical Center Station is in Dongjak-gu, 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.

Adjacent Stations on Line 1

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