Seojeong-ri Station is a station in Seojeong-dong, Pyeongtaek

Pyeongtaek

Pyeongtaek is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. Located in the southwestern part of the province, Pyeongtaek was founded as a union of two districts in 940 AD, during the Goryeo dynasty. It was elevated to city status in 1986, and is home to a South Korean naval base and a large...

, South Korea

South Korea

The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...

. Mugunghwa

Mugunghwa-ho

The Mugunghwa-ho or Mugunghwa is a class of train operated by Korail, the national railroad of South Korea. Mugunghwa trains are the cheapest class of trains to operate cross-country. Prior to the introduction of the KTX in 2004, they were the most common passenger train along most railroad lines...

 trains running on the Gyeongbu Line

Gyeongbu Line

The Gyeongbu Line is the most important railway line in South Korea and one of the oldest. It was constructed by Japan in 1905, connecting Seoul to Suwon, Daejeon, Daegu, and Busan. The Gyeongbu Line is by far the most heavily travelled rail line in South Korea...

 stop here. Additionally, services on Seoul Subway Line 1

Seoul Subway Line 1

Seoul Subway Line 1 of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway, formerly known as the Korea National Railroad of Seoul, is an operation channel which links central Seoul, South Korea to Soyosan Station in the northeast, Incheon in the southwest, and Asan via Suwon in the south. This line covers a large part...

 have been calling at this station since 2005. Its secondary name is Gukje College (International college).

History

Seojeong-ri Station opened with the Gyeongbu Line in 1905 to service the agricultural area between Pyeongtaek and Osan

Osan

Osan is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, approximately 35 km south of Seoul. The population of the city is around 120,000. The local economy is supported by a mix of agricultural and industrial enterprises....

. It featured Bidulgi (4th class) and limited Tongil (3rd class) service. These were eventually phased out in favor of limited Mugunghwa (then 2nd class) services in the 1990s and 2000s. On January 20, 2005, Seoul Subway Line 1

Seoul Subway Line 1

Seoul Subway Line 1 of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway, formerly known as the Korea National Railroad of Seoul, is an operation channel which links central Seoul, South Korea to Soyosan Station in the northeast, Incheon in the southwest, and Asan via Suwon in the south. This line covers a large part...

 started local and express services and in 2010 the new Nooriro class of commuter trains began service to Seoul

Seoul Station

Seoul Station is a major railway station in Seoul, South Korea. The station is served by the Gyeongbu Line, its high-speed counterpart and the Gyeongui Line, with frequent high-speed, express, and local services to various points in South Korea.-Services:...

, Yongsan

Yongsan Station

Yongsan Station is a major railway station in Seoul, South Korea. It is located in Yongsan Gu, and adjoins the Yongsan Electronics Market. The station is the terminus for high-speed and long-distance trains on a number of railway lines, including most trains on the Honam Line, its high-speed...

, Anyang

Anyang Station

Anyang Station is a ground-level metro station on line 1 of the Seoul Subway in Anyang 1-dong, Manan-gu, Anyang, South Korea. The station's sole exit offers access to Lotte Department Store, which occupies the same building. Travel time from Anyang Station to Seoul Station on Line 1 is...

, Suwon

Suwon Station

Suwon Station is a railway station in the city of Suwon, South Korea. The station was completely redeveloped in 2002 and 2003, and is now integrated with the Aekyung Shopping Mall. This station serves the national Gyeongbu Line and Line 1 of the Seoul subway, which runs services from Soyosan...

, Osan

Osan Station

Osan Station is a train station on the Gyeongbu Line, and is also served by the Seoul Subway Line 1. This is the main station in the city of Osan. There are many shops and restaurants located just outside the station.-Tree Garden:...

, Pyeongtaek

Pyeongtaek Station

Pyeongtaek Station is the main train station serving the city of Pyeongtaek, South Korea. It is on the Gyeongbu Line and is also served by Seoul Subway Line 1. There are a number of large department stores, restaurants, and a movie theater located in the subway station...

 and Cheonan

Cheonan Station

Cheonan Station is the main train station in central Cheonan, South Korea, and the junction of the Gyeongbu and Janghang Lines. It has also been served by Seoul Subway Line 1 since 2005.- References :...

.

Vicinity

Gukje College is nearby. On June 4, 2009, a HomePlus store opened just a few blocks from the subway station. This area was designated by the city council as a development area. Its neighborhood is also part of a Pyeongtaek construction zone, which also includes Seojeong-dong, Jangdang-dong, Mogok-dong and Jije-dong. Located near the station are many shops and vendors. Official plans for a "new city" have been announced.

Passengers

Passengers
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