Two trains at once in Seoul

The greater Seoul metropolitan area is crisscrossed by an efficient metro system with 23 lines stopping at 728 stations. Clear signage is accompanied by audible indications in multiple languages. Riders know when trains are arriving, which station a train is pulling into, and even which side of the train the doors will open on. 

At Hapjeong Station, riders from two trains disembark at the same time, exiting through turnstiles on either side of the station passageway.

Part of the city sound guide to Seoul by Michael Meyer - for more city guides and to hear the Seoul guide in full, visit https://citiesandmemory.com/city-sound-guides