National Assembly Station

국회의사당역
Line 9 Yeongdeungpo-gu Seoul High footfall
Line 9Government districtBusiness commuteYeouido parksDining & cafes

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 .

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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 walk
Convenience stores Cafes Yeouido Park Banks Casual eateries Local shops
10-minute walk
Pharmacies Clinics Hotels Bars & lounges Street food vendors Medical centers

Rent 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.

Adjacent Stations on Line 9

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