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Hongik University Station

How to use Hongik University Station: airport arrival, Yeonnam by day, Hongdae by night

Use Hongik University Station by time of day: start around Exit 3 for Gyeongui Line Forest Park and Yeonnam in the afternoon, then move toward Exit 9 and the Red Road area after dinner. If you have just arrived on the Airport Railroad, store large luggage first and allow at least five hours. Always specify both the rail line and exit when meeting someone.

Editorial illustration connecting Yeonnam park and Hongdae night culture
A route that starts at the stationHongik University Station · Seoul

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Information checked 2026.09.01
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Start
Exit 3 · Yeonnam and forest park
Time needed
5–7 hours
Evening side
Exit 9 · Red Road and central Hongdae

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Metropolitan rail operator information

Suggested exit & walk

Exit 3 · Yeonnam and forest parkAbout 450 m to Forest parkThe suggested exit may not be the lift exit. With luggage or mobility needs, prioritise the accessible route.

Lift & step-free route

Metropolitan rail operator informationCheck the origin, interchange and destination separately. Maintenance can change the route, so ask station staff for day-of help.The capital-area network has several operators. At an interchange, verify the operator for the line you will actually board.

Luggage storage

T-Luggage location confirmedAn official storage and delivery location is listed here. Recheck its position, capacity, opening hours and same-day delivery cut-off.

First & last train

Metropolitan rail operator informationTimes vary by line, direction, weekday, weekend and holiday. For a late trip, verify the last possible interchange too.
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Suggested stops
  1. 01Hongik University Station
  2. 02Forest park
  3. 03Creative space
  4. 04Red Road area
  5. 05Return to station
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Open official informationOfficial Seoul Travel Guide · Gyeongui Line Forest Park Official Seoul Travel Guide · Hongdae R1 Red Culture Market Official Seoul Travel Guide · Hongdae

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How to use Hongik University Station: airport arrival, Yeonnam by day, Hongdae by night

A realistic half-day guide to exits, luggage, the forest park, independent culture, busking etiquette, and the final train.

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REALISTIC ROUTE

Walk it in this order

  1. 1

    Hongik University Station

    Store luggage and confirm your final return route.

    14:30
  2. 2

    Forest park

    Walk one section and choose one Yeonnam side street.

    15:00
  3. 3

    Creative space

    Focus on one exhibition, workshop, record shop, or cafe.

    17:00
  4. 4

    Red Road area

    Eat, then check current performances and pedestrian conditions.

    18:30
  5. 5

    Return to station

    Retrieve luggage and leave before storage or transfer deadlines.

    21:00

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