Children's Grand Park Station
어린이대공원역
Line 7Family Park HubStudent DistrictCafes & DiningResidential & Transit
Children's Grand Park Station (어린이대공원역) is a Line 7 stop in Gwangjin-gu (구, district), Seoul, near Children's Grand Park, Sejong University, student streets, cafes, restaurants, schools, clinics, and residential blocks. Expats use this area for park visits, family outings, university access, lower-cost housing, commuting, restaurants, gyms, clinics, and Line 7 trips toward Gunja, Konkuk University, and Gangnam-side transfers . Children's Grand Park Station works as a Gwangjin park and student hub, family access point, and practical Line 7 commuter stop .
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Children's Grand Park Main EntranceUse Exit 1 or Exit 2 for park access, playgrounds, and family facilities.
Sejong University CampusExit 3 connects directly to university streets, student cafes, and campus facilities.
Student Dining & CafesExit 4 leads to restaurant rows, cheap meals, and popular student hangouts.
Residential CommuteExit 6 accesses nearby apartments and bus stops for local neighbourhood travel.
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Transit Information
- Primary line
- Seoul Subway Line 7
- Transfers available
- No direct subway transfer inside the station
- Total exits
- 5
- Transit payment
- T-money works on Seoul subway and bus rides
Key Exits
- 1 Exit 1 — Children's Grand Park main access direction
- 2 Exit 2 — park-side walking routes and family facilities
- 3 Exit 3 — Sejong University and student streets
- 4 Exit 4 — restaurants, cafes, and local services
- 6 Exit 6 — residential streets and bus stops
Journey Times
- Journey Times Children's Grand Park Station to Gangnam Station
- approximately 28 minutes
- Children's Grand Park Station to Seoul Station
- approximately 35 minutes
- Children's Grand Park Station
- approximately 90 minutes
- Children's Grand Park Station to Gunja Station
- approximately 2 minutes
- Children's Grand Park Station to Konkuk University Station
- approximately 2 minutes
First / Last Trains
First
approximately 5:30 AM
Last
approximately 12:30 AM
Neighbourhood Character
- Children's Grand Park Station serves a park, university, student, restaurant, residential, and commuter area in Gwangjin-gu . The station feels busy during commute hours, class times, weekend park visits, family outings, and local dinner periods . Side streets mix park entrances, Sejong University access, cafes, restaurants, student housing, villas, apartments, clinics, and daily services .
- Families, students, teachers, office commuters, park visitors, clinic visitors, long-term residents, and expats use this area . Many choose Children's Grand Park for park access, Sejong University access, lower rent than central Gangnam, and quick trips to Gunja, Konkuk University, Seongsu, Jamsil, and Gangnam-side transfers . Children's Grand Park Station serves Line 7 in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul .
- Daily life needs basic Korean, though larger chains, university-area services, cafes, clinics, and park-facing businesses can be easier . Cafes, pharmacies, clinics, gyms, banks, restaurants, convenience stores, supermarkets, park facilities, and residential blocks sit near the station . Housing searches still need Korean help for deposits, maintenance fees, and lease terms .
Within Walking Distance
5-minute walk Children's Grand Park Student Cafes Convenience Stores Korean Restaurants Bookstores Bus Stops
10-minute walk Pharmacies Local Clinics Sejong University Fast Food & Tteokbokki Local Markets Student Gyms
Rent Near This Station
Studio and one-room apartments within a 10-minute walk of Children's Grand Park Station typically range from approximately 550,000 to 1,200,000 KRW per month.
FAQ
Which exit should I use for Children's Grand Park and Sejong University?
Use Exit 1 for Children's Grand Park main access direction and Exit 3 for Sejong University and student streets. Children's Grand Park Station has 6 exits . Exit 4 leads toward restaurants, cafes, and local services, while Exit 6 leads toward residential streets and bus stops .
What is the neighbourhood like around Children's Grand Park Station?
Children's Grand Park Station feels park-adjacent, student-friendly, family-friendly, and residential, with Sejong University, cafes, restaurants, clinics, housing, and Line 7 nearby . The area gets busy during class times, weekends, park visits, and commute hours . It suits residents who want Gwangjin housing with park and university access .
How much does it cost to rent an apartment near Children's Grand Park Station?
Studio and one-room apartments near Children's Grand Park Station usually range from 550,000 to 1,200,000 KRW per month . Newer officetel units and homes close to exits, university streets, or park access often cost more . Check deposit size, maintenance fees, student noise, park crowds, and walking route before signing .
How long does it take to get from Children's Grand Park Station to Gangnam Station?
Children's Grand Park Station to Gangnam Station takes approximately 28 minutes on Line 7 and Line 2, with one transfer at Konkuk University Station . This route works for Gangnam office, shopping, clinic, and evening trips . Travel time changes with transfer speed, crowding, and final exit choice .
What international food and grocery options are near Children's Grand Park Station?
Children's Grand Park has useful student-area restaurant and grocery access, with broader options nearby in Konkuk University, Seongsu, and Jamsil . Residents can find Korean restaurants, cafes, bakeries, chains, supermarkets, casual dining, and some non-Korean meals nearby . Many expats use online delivery or nearby Konkuk University and Itaewon for broader options .
Is the Children's Grand Park area good for expat families?
Children's Grand Park can work well for expat families who value park access, apartments, schools, clinics, supermarkets, restaurants, and Line 7 commuting . The area can become crowded during weekends and family event periods . Families should compare school routes, rent, park crowds, road noise, and Korean-language support before choosing housing .
What is the social scene like near Children's Grand Park Station?
Children's Grand Park Station has cafes, restaurants, small pubs, student food streets, gyms, park walks, and casual meeting places nearby . The social scene feels more student, park, and local-dining focused than nightlife-focused . For stronger nightlife, many residents travel to Konkuk University, Seongsu, Jamsil, Itaewon, or Gangnam .
How does Children's Grand Park Station compare to Gunja Station?
Children's Grand Park Station feels more park, university, and family-focused than Gunja Station . Gunja gives stronger transfer access because it connects Line 5 and Line 7 . Children's Grand Park usually works better for park access, Sejong University access, student-area food, and calmer residential routines .
Businesses Near Children's Grand Park Station
Children's Grand Park Station sits in a high-footfall stretch of Gwangjin-gu. EEIK's business directory is actively expanding here — expect bars, clubs, international restaurants, cafes, clinics, pharmacies, hotels, gyms, and English-friendly services as listings roll out.
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