Hakdong·Jeungsimsa Station, Metro station in Dong District, Gwangju, South Korea
Hakdong·Jeungsimsa Station is an underground metro station in Dong District, Gwangju. It has two platforms with separate tracks serving northbound trains toward Pyeongdong and southbound trains toward Nokdong.
The station was built as part of Gwangju's metro expansion and opened on April 28, 2004. This addition linked the area to the growing city transportation network.
The station name combines Hakdong district with Jeungsimsa temple, referencing the area's past as Hakmaeul, a crane village. This naming reflects local heritage and the spiritual role the temple still holds in the neighborhood today.
The station has multiple ticket machines and control areas, with connections to local buses for convenient travel around Gwangju. Follow the directional signs to move easily between platforms and bus routes.
The eastern section borders high-rise apartments and green spaces, while the western area contains neighborhood markets. This mix shows how the station connects different parts of daily life in the area.
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