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How to Ride the Subway in Seoul

Yellow Productions
Yellow Productions
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👁️ 64K views📅 7 years ago⏱️ 6:20

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The creator provides a comprehensive guide for navigating the Seoul subway system in South Korea. The video begins with general information regarding the network, noting that there are 22 lines in total and that trains typically run from early morning until midnight. The creator explains that the system is clean, efficient, and offers free bathroom access in most stations. A significant portion of the guide focuses on the T-money card, which is required for fares. The creator demonstrates how to purchase these cards and load them with cash at vending machines, emphasizing that credit cards are not accepted for these transactions. The guide also covers practical boarding etiquette, such as allowing passengers to exit the train before entering and being mindful of special-needs seating. Additionally, the creator explains how to navigate platforms using station numbers and directional signs. Finally, the video details the exit process, including how to handle insufficient funds via fare adjustment devices and how to claim remaining balances through deposit refund machines.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

the seoul subway system is clean and efficient trains run roughly every 3 to 7 minutes

your ride on the subway is gonna cost you somewhere of the equivalent of one to two US dollars

it's pretty easy now that you know the basics

Creator's Tips & Advice

Purchase a T-money card from vending machines using cash
Top up your card with cash at the same machines
Tap your card on the green arrow to enter and exit the station
Stand on the diamonds by the door when waiting for the train

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to ride the subway in Seoul
QHow to get tickets for the Seoul subway
QHow to find your train and ride it
QHow to get off and exit the station

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