Korea Era editorial · 2026-10-12

Use the next station to confirm subway direction

Compare the next station shown on the platform with the route on your map. This is especially useful when a line has branches or a circular section. Check again after a transfer instead of following the color alone.

Platform screen doors and signage on Seoul Subway Line 4 at Seoul Station — Reference photograph, not evidence of current service or conditions.
Image credit: LERK · CC BY-SA 4.0 · resized