What is the Seoul Metropolitan Subway?
Q: What is the Seoul Metropolitan Subway?
A: The Seoul Metropolitan Subway is a rail transit system of underground trains and commuter trains that connects Seoul to nearby suburbs.
Q: How many lines does the Seoul Metropolitan Subway have?
A: The Seoul Metropolitan Subway has 22 lines that are named after numbers (Line 1, Line 2, all the way to Line 9). It also has Gyeongui Line, Bundang Line, Shinbundang Line, A'REX, Jungang Line, Gyeongchun Line, Suin Line, Incheon Line 1, Everline, and U Line.
Q: What is special about the kiosks in Seoul Metropolitan Subway stations?
A: Since 2010, all stations have smartphone-like 46-inch touchscreen kiosks so passengers can look at maps, make free phone calls, and find tourist information.
Q: How do passengers pay fees in the Seoul Metropolitan Subway?
A: All lines use special RFID cards, such as T-money, or NFC technology where passengers can pay fees.
Q: Are the RFID cards the only way to pay the fee in the Seoul Metropolitan Subway?
A: Yes, all lines use special RFID cards or NFC technology where passengers can pay fees.
Q: Is the Seoul Metropolitan Subway only in Seoul or it connects to the suburbs too?
A: The Seoul Metropolitan Subway connects Seoul to nearby suburbs.
Q: Have the stations in Seoul Metropolitan Subway employed modern technology for passenger's convenience?
A: Yes, since 2010, all stations have smartphone-like 46-inch touchscreen kiosks so passengers can look at maps, make free phone calls, and find tourist information.
