Seodaejeon station

Coordinates: 36°19′20.91″N 127°24′11.86″E / 36.3224750°N 127.4032944°E / 36.3224750; 127.4032944
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서대전
Seodaejeon
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationSeodaejeonnyeok
McCune–ReischauerSŏdaejŏnnyŏk
General information
Location23 Oryu-ro, Jung District, Daejeon
South Korea
Coordinates36°19′20.91″N 127°24′11.86″E / 36.3224750°N 127.4032944°E / 36.3224750; 127.4032944
Operated byKorail
Line(s)Honam Line
Platforms2
Tracks6
Construction
Structure typeAboveground/Straight
History
OpenedNovember 1, 1936

Seodaejeon station, meaning "West Daejeon station", is on the normal speed Honam Line, 161 km south of Yongsan Station.

History

The station opened on November 1, 1936[1] and KTX trains on the normal speed Honam Line began services on April 1, 2004.

Services

Seodaejeon station serves all KTX, SRT, ITX-Saemaeul & Mugunghwa trains on the normal speed Honam Line to Iksan, Gwangju or Mokpo.[2]

Access

The station is accessible by bus, or by walking from Metro line 1 station Oryong (approx. 12 min walk) or the slightly farther station Seodaejeon Negeori (approx. 15 min walk).

Surroundings tourist site

Bomunsan, which is located in Daejosa-dong, Jung-gu, Daejeon, and 11 other dongs, is one of the eight monuments in Daejeon. There are many cultural properties along with resting places such as Bomun Land, Pupu Land, Youth Square, Bomunsan Park (Sajung Park), outdoor music hall, observatory, amusement facilities and cable car. There are also 10 trails, including Sylbong Road, Moonpilbong Road, and Mountain Road. The top of the mountain is a meaningful mountain with cultural assets and monuments such as Bomunsan fortress, Mae Arya, and Bomunsa Temple.[3]

See also

  • Transportation in South Korea
  • Korail
  • KTX

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