Public Transportation in Seoul: How We Get Around in Everyday Life
Living in Seoul does not necessarily mean using the subway for every journey. One of the conveniences of living here is having several ways to get around, and in our family, we choose between walking, the subway, buses, and our car depending on where we are going. I am fortunate that my workplace is within walking distance from our home, so I usually walk to work. My husband, on the other hand, drives to work. For longer distances, we often choose between the subway and our car. Sometimes we take a bus, especially when the bus route is more convenient than going by subway. After living in Seoul for many years, choosing how to travel has simply become part of everyday life for us. We usually check the route first and decide which option makes the most sense for that particular journey. Using the Subway in Seoul The subway is an important part of transportation in Seoul, and for longer journeys it can be one of the most practical choices. Once you become familiar with the sys...