History

The Suin Line, and thus Eocheon Station, began operation on August 5, 1937, though the current building was not compelted till October 2, 1975. Since the Suin Line ceased operations at the end of 1995, the building had fallen into a state of disrepair.

Future

A new Suin Line, an integral part of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway

Seoul Metropolitan Subway

The Seoul Metropolitan Subway or Metropolitan Subway in Seoul, in Seoul, South Korea, is one of the most heavily used rapid transit systems in the world, with well over 8 million trips daily on the system's thirteen lines...

, in currently under construction. It will incorporate a new Eocheon Station, which is due to open in 2016.