System Map (click to enlarge) Operators
Subways are operated by three different organisations:
History
The KNR and the forerunner of the SMSC began operating Line 1 in 1974. Lines 2, 3, and 4 followed in the late 1970s and 1980s. The SMRTC was formed in 1994 to take over operation of Lines 5 through 8.
Lines Looking down a subway train tube. The subway lines and their operators are as follows:
New construction
- Line 9 is planned to run from Gimpo and Gimpo Airport (connecting to Line 5) along the south bank of the Han river. It will interchange with Line 2 at Dangsan, Line 5 at Yeouido, Line 4 at Dongjak and Lines 3 and 7 at Express Bus Terminal station. It will terminate at Pangi-dong in the east. Construction of the first phase between Gimpo and Banpo began in 2002 and is due to be completed in late 2007.
- Line 3 will be extended south from Suseo to Garak Market and Ogeum, interchanging with lines 8 and 5 respectively, by 2009.
- It is planned to extend the Bundang line north from Solleong to Wangshimni, and south to Yongin, by 2008.
- Line 7 will be extended in the west 9.8km from Onsu to meet Incheon Subway line 1 at Pupyong-gu Office. Nine new stations will be added by 2010.
See also
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