Dense area / Station
Wangsimni Station
Wangsimni Station is a major transfer for Lines 2, 5, Gyeongui-Jungang, and Bundang in Wangsimni-dong, Seongdong-gu. Eastern, Bundang, Gangnam, and downtown commute and shopping traffic concentrate here.
History & background
It opened with Line 2 in 1983; Line 5 (1995), Bundang (2012), and Gyeongui-Jungang (2014) made it a four-line transfer hub. Connected to Wangsimni and Cheongnyangni commercial areas, foot traffic is very high.
Why it's famous
Four-line transfer brings Bundang, Gangnam, Uijeongbu, and Ilsan commuters. Station-area shopping, restaurants, and bus transfer overlap; real-time population stays among the highest nationwide.
Transport & access
Subway Lines 2·5, Gyeongui-Jungang, Bundang Wangsimni Station. City and express bus to Wangsimni. Walking to Wangsimni and Cheongnyangni.