Welcome to Gwangju Metropolitan City

For Residents

Subway Timetable
Station	First train		Last train
Station	For Pyeong-dong	For Sotae	For Pyeong-dong	For Sotae
Sotae	05:30	06:02	23:27	24:00
Hakdong · Jeungsimsa Ipgu	05:32	06:01	23:29	23:58
Nam Gwangju (South Gwangju)	05:33	05:59	23:31	23:57
Culture Complex (Former Provincial Office)	05:35	05:58	23:32	23:55
Geumnamno 4(Sa)-ga	05:36	05:56	23:34	23:54
Geumnamno 5(O)-ga	05:38	05:55	23:35	23:52
Yangdong market	05:40	05:53	23:37	23:50
Dongogae	05:41	05:51	23:39	23:49
Nongsung	05:43	05:50	23:41	23:47
Hwajeong	05:45	05:48	23:42	23:46
Ssangcheon	05:46	05:47	23:44	23:44
Uncheon (Honam University Ipgu)	05:48	05:45	23:46	23:42
Sangmu	05:50	05:43	23:48	23:40
Kim Dae-jung Convention Center	05:52	05:41	23:49	23:39
Airport	05:55	05:38	23:53	23:35
Songjeong Park	05:57	05:36	23:54	23:33
Songjeong-ri	05:59	05:34	23:56	23:31
Dosan	06:00	05:32	23:58	23:30
Pyeong-dong	06:02	05:30	24:00	23:27

Frequency: Morning rush hour: Every 5 minutes; Evening rush hour: Every 7 minutes; Normal daily hours: Every 8~10 minutes
For further details on timetables, please visit the Gwangju Metro website : Korean http://www.gwangjusubway.co.kr/ ]

Flat rate (Application of same fare to every subway section)
With the introduction of the free transfer system for public transportation (Dec. 21st, 2006), a flat rate subway fare system was also introduced in order to provide residents with convenience in using the public traffic system.

If you used Intra-city bus first, you need to transfer to the subway within 1 hour after you boarded the bus for the free transfer advantage to apply.
If you used the subway first, you need to transfer to a bus within 30 minutes after getting off the subway for the free transfer advantage to apply.

One card can be used only for one person.
The free transfer does not apply to the same method of transportation (ex: Subway ~ Subway)
You cannot pass the subway turnstile if there is no money on your traffic card. You will need to recharge your card to use it.
You will receive the free transfer advantage only with a traffic card. Cash and bus tickets (Including token type) are not included.
Be careful! If you have 2 traffic cards in your wallet, you may not be able to pay the fare or could be double charged.

Traffic card and ticket
Classification	Traffic card	One time use ticket	Other
Adult	950won	1,000won	Effective from Sept. 1st, 2007
Student and youth: middle school, high school and college	800won	1,000won
Elementary school student (Children)	400won	400won

Free (or discounted) tickets and group tickets
Ticket classification		Passenger classification	Fare	Other
Free ticket		- Senior citizens 65 or older - Patriots & veterans (Class 1) and one fellow passenger. -Those who are recognized as having been wounded during the May 18th Democratization Movement (Class 1) and one fellow passenger - The physically challenged (Class1~3) and one fellow passenger	Free	- Use a ticket vending machine (One that recognizes ID cards) - Resident registration card (Senior citizens), Welfare card (for the physically challenged), Patriots & veterans card (Patriots & veterans)
Group passenger ticket	Student group	Children and elementary school students	320Won (20% discount)	- This applies to those traveling in a group of 20 or more to the same destination. (One person per 20 people will be given a free ticket) - A group ticket will be issued in the form of a receipt.
		Youth and students	700Won (30% discount)
		Teachers and protectors	800Won (20% discount)
	General group	Adult groups	800Won (20% discount)

This ticket can be used just once within 2 hours from the time the ticket is passed through the subway turnstile regardless of the date of purchase (Ticket types: General, discount, free) A free ticket can be used only on the date of issuance.

Free ticket
- - Senior citizens aged 65 or older.
- - Patriots & veterans (Class1~7) and one fellow passenger with Patriots & veterans (Class 1)
- - The physically challenged (Class1~3) and one fellow passenger to help him or her.
- - Those who are recognized as having been wounded (or disabled) during the May 18th Democratization Movement (Class 1) and one fellow passenger to protect him or her.
Applied subway line section : Gwangju Metro (Nok-dong Station ~ Pyeong-dong Station)

raffic card

Type of traffic card
These are Radio Frequency Traffic Cards. These traffic cards are divided into two types: Pre-payment and post-payment.
Up to how much can be charged
Pre-payment traffic card: 5,000 Won (Min) ~ 500,000 Won (Max), the minimum unit of charge is 1,000 Won. You can recharge your card unless it is fully charged.
Issuance of card
You can apply for a pre-paid traffic card registered in your name by visiting a bank or a card company affiliated with a traffic card company. Pre-paid traffic cards are issued at every subway station office, the Gwangju Metro and Maibi member stores.
Applied subway line section
Gwangju Metro (Nok-dong Station ~ Pyeong-dong Station)

Required conditions
- - This applies to those traveling as a group of 20 or more people to the same destination.
- - One person (leader) from the group may ask for a group passenger ticket.
Student group
Student group refers to a group composed of more than 20 people including students and a teacher (or a student leader) to lead them for purposes related to study or education.
General group
General group refers to a group composed of more than 20 people who are not students or children and who are led by a person responsible for the group.
Children's group
Children's group refers to a group of more than 20 children led by a teacher or a protector.

E-money
Name	Size	Classification	Purchase & recharge	Price of card	Others
Bitgoeul card	8.5X5.4cm	General card with real name registered	Kwangju Bank	4,000 won
		Student card with real name registered	Kwangju Bank	4,000 won
		General card without registered name	Gwangju Metropolitan Transit Corporation	4,000 won	Only general cards are on sale (no student cards are on sale).
Kookmin Card, Shinhan Card	8.5X5.4cm	Credit cards that can be used as traffic card. (Post-payment)	Kookmin Bank, Shinhan Bank	Free	Credit card with signs saying "post-payment traffic card, traffic card, Seoul traffic card" on the back
Mini card	7.1X4.5cm	General card without registered name, student card without registered name	Maibi member store	4,000 won
Accessory card (Round/heart/Rectangular(vertical type and horizontal type)	Differs according to the design of each card	General card without registered name, student card without registered name	Maibi member store	6,000 won