Korea Era editorial · 2026-10-12

Plan the lift route before a luggage-heavy transfer

Use the station’s accessibility information or ask staff where the lift is. The easiest walking route is not always the easiest luggage route. Allow extra time if the lift leads to a different entrance or platform area.

A freestanding entrance elevator at Yongmasan subway station in Seoul — Reference photograph, not evidence of current service or conditions.
Image credit: Kaitak89 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · resized