National Assembly Station
National Assembly Station (국회의사당역) is a Line 9 stop in Yeongdeungpo-gu (구, district), Seoul, near the National Assembly, Yeouido offices, hotels, restaurants, cafes, parks, bus routes, and finance-district streets. Expats use this area for office commuting, embassy and policy events, hotels, restaurants, clinics, parks, Yeouido work trips, and Line 9 access toward Gimpo Airport, Dangsan, Sinnonhyeon, and Gangnam-side stations . National Assembly Station works as a Yeouido office stop, political-district access point, and practical west Seoul commuter base .
Platform View
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What should I do now?
Check direction: west toward Gimpo Airport or east toward Gangnam and medical centers.
Arriving at National AssemblyUse Exit 1 for parks and government buildings; Exit 3 for hotels and dining.
National Assembly TourExit 1 leads directly to National Assembly main entrance and Yeouido Park.
Yeouido dining & officesExit 3 and 4 serve restaurant clusters and business district high-rises nearby.
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Transit Information
- Primary line
- Seoul Subway Line 9
- 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 — National Assembly and Yeouido park-side streets
- 2 Exit 2 — offices, public buildings, and local services
- 3 Exit 3 — offices, hotels, and restaurants
- 4 Exit 4 — Yeouido business district and bus stops
- 6 Exit 6 — residential, cafes, and local services
Journey Times
- Journey Times National Assembly Station to Gangnam Station
- approximately 28 minutes
- National Assembly Station to Seoul Station
- approximately 25 minutes
- National Assembly Station
- approximately 70 minutes
- National Assembly Station to Yeouido Station
- approximately 2 minutes
- National Assembly Station to Dangsan Station
- approximately 2 minutes
First / Last Trains
First
approximately 5:30 AM
Last
approximately 12:30 AM
Neighbourhood Character
- National Assembly Station serves a political, office, hotel, restaurant, park-side, and commuter area in Yeongdeungpo-gu . The station feels busy during commute hours, lunch periods, evening office exits, political events, conference periods, and Yeouido park movement . Side streets mix public buildings, office towers, hotels, restaurants, cafes, clinics, convenience stores, bus stops, and park-side walking routes .
- Office workers, policy staff, journalists, event visitors, hotel guests, finance workers, long-term residents, and expats use this area . Many choose National Assembly for Yeouido office access, Line 9 speed, hotels, restaurants, park proximity, and quick trips to Dangsan, Gimpo Airport, Sinnonhyeon, Gangnam, and Hongdae-side routes . National Assembly Station serves Line 9 in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul .
- Daily life works with basic Korean, and many office-facing businesses handle simple English better than quiet residential districts . Cafes, pharmacies, clinics, gyms, banks, restaurants, convenience stores, hotels, parks, and office services sit near the station . Housing searches still need Korean help for deposits, maintenance fees, and lease terms .
Within Walking Distance
5-minute walkRent Near This Station
Studio and one-room apartments within a 10-minute walk of National Assembly Station typically range from approximately 800,000 to 1,700,000 KRW per month.
FAQ
Which exit should I use for the National Assembly, offices, hotels, and buses?
Use Exit 1 for National Assembly and Yeouido park-side streets, Exit 3 for offices, hotels, and restaurants, and Exit 4 for Yeouido business district and bus stops. National Assembly Station has 6 exits . Exit 6 leads toward residential, cafes, and local services .
What is the neighbourhood like around National Assembly Station?
National Assembly Station feels office-focused, political, practical, and park-adjacent, with public buildings, hotels, restaurants, cafes, buses, and Line 9 nearby . The area gets busy during commute, lunch, evening office exits, and political event periods . It suits residents and workers who need Yeouido access with fast west-east subway movement .
How much does it cost to rent an apartment near National Assembly Station?
Studio and one-room apartments near National Assembly Station usually range from 800,000 to 1,700,000 KRW per month . Newer officetel units and homes close to offices, hotels, or park routes often cost more . Check deposit size, maintenance fees, office traffic, event noise, and walking route before signing .
How long does it take to get from National Assembly Station to Gangnam Station?
National Assembly Station to Gangnam Station takes approximately 28 minutes on Line 9 and Line 2, depending on transfer route and express train timing . This route works well for Gangnam office, shopping, clinic, and evening trips . Travel time changes with express train timing, transfer choice, crowding, and final exit choice .
What international food and grocery options are near National Assembly Station?
National Assembly has useful office-area restaurant and cafe access, with broader options nearby in Yeouido, IFC Mall, Dangsan, Hongdae, and Itaewon . Residents can find Korean restaurants, cafes, bakeries, chains, supermarkets, hotel dining, and some non-Korean meals nearby . Many expats use online delivery or nearby Hongdae and Itaewon for broader options .
Is the National Assembly area good for expat families?
National Assembly can work for expat families who value parks, offices, hotels, clinics, restaurants, Line 9 access, and Yeouido convenience . The area can feel office-heavy and expensive compared with more residential parts of Yeongdeungpo-gu . Families should compare school routes, rent, traffic, park access, and Korean-language support before choosing housing .
What is the social scene like near National Assembly Station?
National Assembly Station has cafes, restaurants, hotel lounges, workday bars, parks, gyms, and casual office-area meeting places nearby . The social scene feels more office, hotel, and after-work dining focused than nightlife-focused . For stronger nightlife, many residents travel to Hongdae, Hapjeong, Itaewon, Gangnam, or Seongsu .
How does National Assembly Station compare to Yeouido Station?
National Assembly Station feels more political, park-side, hotel-adjacent, and quieter than Yeouido Station . Yeouido Station gives stronger finance-district, IFC, Line 5, and central office access . National Assembly usually works better for Line 9 commuting, public-building access, hotels, restaurants, and calmer Yeouido-side routines .
Businesses Near National Assembly Station
National Assembly Station sits in a high-footfall stretch of Yeongdeungpo-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.