{"id":368,"date":"2025-10-21T14:10:58","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T06:10:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.malaysiatravelpedia.com\/theia\/?p=368"},"modified":"2025-10-21T14:10:58","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T06:10:58","slug":"seoul-station","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.malaysiatravelpedia.com\/theia\/?p=368","title":{"rendered":"Seoul Station"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Seoul Station (Seoul-yeok)<\/strong> is the central and most vital transportation hub in South Korea, functioning as the nexus for the nation&#8217;s expansive rail network.<sup><\/sup> Located in the Jung-gu district, it is the terminus for most high-speed <strong>KTX<\/strong> trains, providing crucial connections to major cities like Busan, Daegu, and Gangneung.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The station is also a major stop for the <strong>Airport Railroad Express (AREX)<\/strong>, offering direct and all-stop services to Incheon International Airport, making it indispensable for international travelers.<sup><\/sup> Furthermore, it integrates seamlessly with the city&#8217;s subway system, connecting to <strong>Subway Lines 1 and 4<\/strong>, as well as the <strong>Gyeongui\u2013Jungang Line<\/strong>.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Historically, the original structure, built in 1925 and once known as Gyeongseong Station, is a designated <strong>Historic Site No.<sup><\/sup> 284<\/strong>. This beautifully restored building now operates as <strong>Culture Station Seoul 284<\/strong>, a dynamic cultural space hosting art exhibitions and events.<sup><\/sup> The modern station complex itself is comprehensive, featuring extensive waiting areas, ticketing counters, numerous retail outlets like Lotte Outlets, dining options, and convenient baggage lockers, making it a dynamic center for transit, commerce, and culture.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Seoul Station (\uc11c\uc6b8\uc5ed) in Seoul, South Korea\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FoXj4G3es3Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malaysiatravelpedia.com\/theia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1280px-Seoul_Station_West_Side-1024x627.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malaysiatravelpedia.com\/theia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1280px-Seoul_Station_West_Side-1024x627.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malaysiatravelpedia.com\/theia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1280px-Seoul_Station_West_Side-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malaysiatravelpedia.com\/theia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1280px-Seoul_Station_West_Side-768x470.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malaysiatravelpedia.com\/theia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1280px-Seoul_Station_West_Side.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malaysiatravelpedia.com\/theia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1280px-Seoul_Station_West_Side-1-1024x627.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malaysiatravelpedia.com\/theia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1280px-Seoul_Station_West_Side-1-1024x627.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malaysiatravelpedia.com\/theia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1280px-Seoul_Station_West_Side-1-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malaysiatravelpedia.com\/theia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1280px-Seoul_Station_West_Side-1-768x470.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malaysiatravelpedia.com\/theia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1280px-Seoul_Station_West_Side-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-webfactory-map\"><div class=\"wp-block-webfactory-map\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Map\" width=\"100%\" height=\"300px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed\/v1\/place?q=Seoul%20Station%2C%20South&amp;maptype=roadmap&amp;zoom=15&amp;key=AIzaSyCB9S5YMeU5UxYofTA4_m6luYifwap_OsY\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Seoul Station (Seoul-yeok) is the central and most vital transportation hub in South Korea, functioning as the nexus for the nation&#8217;s expansive rail network. 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