Jeongwang station (Korean정왕역) is a station on Seoul Subway Line 4 and the Suin–Bundang Line located in the Jeongwang-dong area of Siheung, South Korea. Its secondary station name is Tech Univ. of Korea.[1] The name of the station originated from the local name.[2]

정왕 (한국공학대)
Jeongwang
(Tech Univ. of Korea)
정왕 (한국공학대)
Jeongwang
(Tech Univ. of Korea)
Korean name
Hangul
정왕역
Hanja
Revised RomanizationJeongwangnyeok
McCune–ReischauerChŏngwangnyŏk
General information
Location2325-12 Jeongwang-dong,
15 Bongil 418 Mayuro,
Siheung-si, Gyeonggi-do[1]
Coordinates37°21′06″N 126°44′34″E / 37.35166°N 126.74279°E / 37.35166; 126.74279
Operated byKorail
Line(s)     Line 4
     Suin–Bundang Line
Platforms2
Tracks2
Construction
Structure typeAboveground
Key dates
July 28, 2000[1]     Line 4 opened
September 12, 2020     Suin–Bundang Line opened

This station has a significantly higher ridership compared to neighboring Oido station. There are many restaurants and shops located close to the station including a large E-Mart.

Station layout

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L2
Platforms
Side platform, doors will open on the left
Southbound Local/Express Ansan Line toward Oido (Terminus)
Northbound Local/Express Ansan Line toward Jinjeop (Singiloncheon) (Local) or (Ansan) (Express)
Side platform, doors will open on the left
L1
Concourse
Lobby Customer Service, Shops, Vending machines, ATMs
G Street level Exit

Ridership

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Station Passengers[3]
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Seoul Subway Line 4 2511 3804 5976 7573 6614 6702 6986

References

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  1. ^ a b c "정왕역" (in Korean). Doopedia. Retrieved 2018-03-16.
  2. ^ "[Jeongwang Station, 正往驛]". 두산백과.
  3. ^ Official statistics for number of passengers
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Preceding station Seoul Metropolitan Subway Following station
Singiloncheon
towards Jinjeop
Line 4
Local
Oido
Terminus
Ansan
towards Danggogae
Line 4
Express
Singiloncheon Suin–Bundang Line Oido
towards Incheon