Hapjeong Station () is a subterranean station of
Seoul Subway Line 2
Seoul Subway Line 2 ( ko, 서울 지하철 2호선), also known as the Circle Line, is a circular line of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway. The line running clockwise is called the "inner circle line" and the counter-clockwise line is called the " ...
and
Seoul Subway Line 6
Seoul Subway Line 6 is a line of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway. The route connects Eunpyeong-gu and Jungnang-gu in a U-shaped manner, running through Yongsan-gu and Seongbuk-gu. It does not cross the Han River. It is mainly used to connect to th ...
. The station is located just north of the
Han River in
Mapo-gu
Mapo District () is one of the 25 districts of Seoul, South Korea.
Mapo has a population of 381,330 (2015) and has a geographic area of 23.87 km2 (9.22 sq mi), and is divided into 24 '' dong'' (administrative neighborhoods). Mapo is located in w ...
. The name of the subway station comes from its local name. The name of the area means clam well.
The station is the southern end of
Hongdae area
Hongdae () is a neighborhood in Seoul, South Korea near Hongik University, after which it is named. It is known for its urban arts and indie music culture, local shops, clubs and entertainment. The area is located in Mapo-gu in the western end ...
, which is the centre of urban arts and
indie music
Independent music (also commonly known as indie music or simply indie) is music that is produced independently from commercial record labels or their subsidiaries, a process that may include an autonomous, DIY ethic, do-it-yourself approach to r ...
culture of Seoul. It is closest to the historical site of
Jeoldu-san
Jeoldu-san (Korean: 절두산, Hanja: 切頭山) (lit. ''beheading mountain'') is a rocky promontory overlooking the Han River in the district of Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea. Literal translation is "cutting off head mountain." A public memorial ...
, a place where over 10,000 Koreans of the
Roman Catholic
Roman or Romans most often refers to:
*Rome, the capital city of Italy
*Ancient Rome, Roman civilization from 8th century BC to 5th century AD
*Roman people, the people of ancient Rome
*'' Epistle to the Romans'', shortened to ''Romans'', a lette ...
faith were beheaded in 1866 under the orders of
Daewon-gun
Heungseon Daewongun (흥선대원군, 興宣大院君, 21 December 1820 – 22 February 1898; ), also known as the Daewongun (대원군, 大院君), Guktaegong (국태공, 國太公, "The Great Archduke") or formally Internal King Heungseon Heon ...
.
Yanghwajin Foreigners' Cemetery
Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery ( ko, 양화진외국인선교사묘원), also known as the Hapjeong-dong () International Cemetery, is a cemetery overlooking the Han River in the district of Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea. Designated in 189 ...
and the
Holt International Children's Services
Holt International Children's Services (HICS) is a faith-based humanitarian organization and adoption agency based in Eugene, Oregon, United States, known for international adoption and child welfare. The nonprofit works in thirteen countries, ...
are also located near the station. The northern end of
Yanghwa Bridge
The Yanghwa Bridge (양화대교) is an eight lane bridge spanning the Han River in Seoul. The bridge connects Mapo-gu on the north side of the river to Yeongdeungpo-gu on the south side of the river. The bridge is buttressed by the eastern en ...
is near the gates of the station.
Trivia
The song "Hapjeong Station Exit 5" (합정역 5번 출구), by
Yoo Jae-suk
Yoo Jae-suk (; or ; born on 14 August 1972) is a South Korean comedian, host and television personality. He has hosted several variety television shows in South Korea, including ''Infinite Challenge'', '' Running Man'', '' Happy Together, and ...
, is about a pair of lovers who meet at Hapjeong station for the last time before breaking up.
Gallery
File:Seoul-metro-622-Hapjeong-station-sign-20191022-080728.jpg, Station sign (Line 6)
References
Metro stations in Mapo District
Seoul Metropolitan Subway stations
Railway stations opened in 1984
1984 establishments in South Korea
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