Hakdong–Jeungsimsa Station

Hakdong–Jeungsimsa Station
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised Romanization Hakdong Jeungsimsayeok
McCune–Reischauer Hak-tong Chŭngsimsayŏk
General information
Operated by Gwangju Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation
Platforms 2
Tracks 2
Construction
Structure type Underground
Key dates
April 28, 2004 opened

Hakdong·Jeungsimsa Station is a station on Line 1 of the Gwangju Subway in South Korea. It opened on April 28, 2004.

Name origin

Jeungsimsa is situated in Hakdong. Hakdong was originally called Hakmaeul ("Crane Village") as it is a hill area on the Mudeung Mountain that looks like a crane. Since 1947, Hakmaeul has been renamed Hakdong.

Features

Its simple image with simple decoration gives a familiar and comfortable impression. Various signs and billboards act as background scenery. The consistent use of materials and decorative patterns gives a simple and neat image.

Surrounding area

Nammunno is the axis that connects the downtown-bound and Hwasunn-bound planning line. In the West are neighborhood market facilities and in the East are high-rise apartments and greenery.[1]

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Coordinates: 35°07′57″N 126°55′43″E / 35.13250°N 126.92861°E / 35.13250; 126.92861

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