Hongik University Station () is a station on Seoul Subway Line 2, AREX and the Gyeongui–Jungang Line. As its name indicates, it serves the nearby Hongik University. It was formerly known as Donggyo Station, after the neighborhood that it serves.

As of December 2010, it has become a transfer station to AREX and also was connected to the Gyeongui–Jungang Line.

Hongik University station

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Vicinity

The Hongdae area around the station and the university is notable for its urban street arts and indie music culture, clubs and entertainment. It also serves Incheon International Airport.

Hongik University station

Line 2

Exit 4: access to the eponymous coffee shop used as filming location for 2007 Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) television drama The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince. Also, AK Plaza Hongdae is located right in front. Exit 6: access to Hongdae Playground Park Exit 9: known as a busy meeting area.

Hongik University station

See also

Hongdae area

References

External links

Station information from Korail

Metro stations in Mapo District

Seoul Metropolitan Subway stations

Railway stations opened in 1984

Hongik University

Railway stations at university and college campuses

1984 establishments in South Korea

Railway stations in South Korea opened in the 1980s