Hoegi Station
회기역
Line 1University hubStudent diningTransit accessResidential area
Hoegi Station (회기역) is a Line 1, Gyeongui-Jungang Line, and Gyeongchun Line station in Dongdaemun-gu (구, district), Seoul, near university streets, restaurants, cafes, clinics, shops, buses, and residential areas. Expats use this area for commuting, university access, housing searches, clinics, student food, cafes, buses, and train trips toward Cheongnyangni, Seoul Station, Wangsimni, Jungnang, and Gangnam transfer routes . Hoegi Station works as a northeast Seoul university hub, student-area connector, and practical rail base near Kyung Hee University, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, and Cheongnyangni .
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Leaving Hoegi
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Arriving in HoegiExit 1 or 2 for university streets and cafes. Exit 3 for clinics and shops.
Kyung Hee UniversityExit 2 leads directly to campus gates and student housing areas nearby.
Student cafesExits 1 and 2 have dense cafe and restaurant clusters around university streets.
Medical clinicsExit 3 has pharmacies and clinics serving students and residents.
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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 — Hoegi restaurants, cafes, and university-side streets
- 2 Exit 2 — Kyung Hee University and Hankuk University-side routes
- 3 Exit 3 — clinics, shops, and bus stops
- 4 Exit 4 — residential streets and Dongdaemun-gu local services
Journey Times
- Journey Times Hoegi Station to Gangnam Station
- approximately 38 minutes
- Hoegi Station to Seoul Station
- approximately 18 minutes
- Hoegi Station
- approximately 80 minutes
- Hoegi Station to Cheongnyangni Station
- approximately 2 minutes
- Hoegi Station to Wangsimni Station
- approximately 8 minutes
First / Last Trains
First
approximately 5:15 AM
Last
approximately 12:15 AM
Neighbourhood Character
- Hoegi Station serves a university, restaurant, cafe, clinic, residential, bus, and commuter area in Dongdaemun-gu . The station feels busy during commute hours, class change periods, lunch periods, cafe periods, evening dining times, and weekend student movement . Side streets mix student housing, villas, apartment blocks, cafes, restaurants, clinics, supermarkets, convenience stores, schools, and bus stops .
- Students, professors, office commuters, clinic visitors, language learners, families, long-term residents, and expats use this area . Many choose Hoegi for university access, lower rent than central Seoul, multiple rail options, student dining, and quick trips to Cheongnyangni, Wangsimni, Seoul Station, Jongno, and Gangnam transfer routes . Hoegi Station serves Line 1, the Gyeongui-Jungang Line, and the Gyeongchun Line in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul .
- Daily life needs basic Korean, though university-area services, cafes, restaurants, larger chains, and station shops can be easier . Cafes, pharmacies, clinics, gyms, banks, restaurants, convenience stores, supermarkets, schools, and housing blocks sit near the station . Housing searches still need Korean help for deposits, maintenance fees, building age, noise, and lease terms .
Within Walking Distance
5-minute walk Convenience stores Student cafes University restaurants Street food stalls University bookstores Bus stops
10-minute walk Pharmacies Clinics Supermarkets Banks Officetel rentals Student housing
Rent Near This Station
Studio and one-room apartments within a 10-minute walk of Hoegi Station typically range from approximately 500,000 to 1,100,000 KRW per month.
FAQ
Which exit should I use for universities, restaurants, clinics, and buses?
Use Exit 1 for Hoegi restaurants, cafes, and university-side streets, Exit 2 for Kyung Hee University and Hankuk University-side routes, and Exit 3 for clinics, shops, and bus stops. Hoegi Station has 4 exits . Exit 4 leads toward residential streets and Dongdaemun-gu local services .
What is the neighbourhood like around Hoegi Station?
Hoegi Station feels student-focused, practical, local, and commuter-friendly, with universities, cafes, restaurants, clinics, shops, buses, and multiple rail services nearby . The area gets busy during commute, class change, lunch, cafe, dinner, and weekend student periods . It suits residents who want university access with lower-cost northeast Seoul housing .
How much does it cost to rent an apartment near Hoegi Station?
Studio and one-room apartments near Hoegi Station usually range from 500,000 to 1,100,000 KRW per month . Newer units and homes close to exits, universities, rail services, or main roads often cost more . Check deposit size, maintenance fees, student noise, road noise, and walking route before signing .
How long does it take to get from Hoegi Station to Gangnam Station?
Hoegi Station to Gangnam Station takes approximately 38 minutes on Line 1, Gyeongui-Jungang, and Line 2 transfer routes . Common routes transfer through Wangsimni or City Hall depending on train timing . Travel time changes with transfer speed, train timing, crowding, and final exit choice .
What international food and grocery options are near Hoegi Station?
Hoegi has useful student-area restaurant and grocery access, with broader international options nearby in Hyehwa, Dongdaemun, Itaewon, Myeongdong, and Seongsu . Residents can find Korean restaurants, cafes, bakeries, chains, student dining, supermarkets, and some non-Korean meals nearby . Many expats use online delivery or nearby Itaewon and Myeongdong for broader options .
Is the Hoegi area good for expat families?
Hoegi can work for expat families who value lower rent, rail access, clinics, supermarkets, universities, buses, and practical local services . The area can feel student-heavy and busy near restaurants or campus routes . Families should compare school routes, rent, student noise, road noise, and Korean-language support before choosing housing .
What is the social scene like near Hoegi Station?
Hoegi Station has cafes, restaurants, small pubs, gyms, clinics, shops, and casual student-area meeting places nearby . The social scene feels more student, cafe, and neighbourhood-focused than nightlife-focused . For stronger nightlife, many residents travel to Hyehwa, Dongdaemun, Euljiro, Itaewon, or Gangnam .
How does Hoegi Station compare to Cheongnyangni Station?
Hoegi Station feels more student-focused, local, and cafe-oriented than Cheongnyangni Station . Cheongnyangni gives stronger rail, shopping, market, bus, and regional transport access . Hoegi usually works better for university access, lower-cost housing, student food, and northeast Seoul rail commuting .
Businesses Near Hoegi Station
Hoegi Station sits in a high-footfall stretch of Dongdaemun-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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