A. General questions about Seoullo

Q. What is the meaning of Seoullo 7017?

A. The “lo” of Seoullo comes from the character “lo” (路) meaning “road,” and it has two meanings, one being a road in Seoul, and the other being that of the Korean postposition “lo” used to indicate heading towards a specific direction. The number 7017 represents the Seoul Station Overpass that was constructed in 1970 being reborn as a road for people in 2017, hence 7017 contains the meaning of there being a connection between the years 1970 and 2017.

The overlapping meaning incorporated into “17” is that of the highest part being 17 m above ground level and that 17 roads are connected.

Q. How many meters long is Seoullo?

A. The total length of Seoullo measures 1,024 m from its starting point Toegye-ro to Malli-dong.

Q. Where are restrooms located?

A. Restrooms are located at the Daewoo Foundation / Hotel Manu / Seoul Station Police Box / Malli-dong Maintenance Office.

Q. What are Seoullo’s hours of operation?

A. The hours of operation for each facility within Seoullo differ by season and facility, but Seoullo itself is open 24 hours for free.

Q. When are the lights at Seoullo turned on?

A. The lights are turned on at sunset and turned off at sunrise. For exact times, contact the Malli-dong Maintenance Office (+82-2-313-7017).

Q. Where can I get to via Seoullo?

A. Seoullo is connected to 17 roads. To the east it is connected with Toegye-ro and Myeong-dong, and to the west it is connected to Malli-dong, Cheongpa-dong and Chungjeong-ro.

B. Questions related to transportation and tourist sites in the vicinity of Seoullo

Q. How can I get to Namsan Park?

A. Take the elevator located between Seoullo Shop and the Information Center, then go up to the Namsan Pedestrian Overpass, which connects directly to Namsan Park.

Q. How do I get to N Seoul Tower?

A. There are two ways to get to N Seoul Tower.

1) By bus

· Travelers’ Café: Take the Namsan 03 yellow bus from the bus stop in front of Seoul Square Building (takes about 35–45 min.)

· Seoullo Shop / Information Desk: Head in the direction Hoehyeon then take the Namsan 03 yellow bus from the bus stop in front of Tmark Grand Hotel (35–45 min.)

2) By cable car

· Go in the direction of Hoehyeon Station, go past Hoehyeon Station and proceed until you will come to Hoehyeon Sageori. From Hoehyeon Sageori, take a right at Woori Bank and then go straight until you come to a crosswalk. Cross at the crosswalk and you will see the Hoehyeon 119 Fire Safety Center (fire station). Walk up in the direction of the fire station and you will come to the Namsan Oreumi Elevator. Take the elevator to get to the cable car ticket office.

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Q. How can I get to Namdaemun Market?

A. We will help you get to Namdaemun Market from the Travelers’ Café and Seoullo Shop/Information Center.

· Travelers’ Café: Cross in the direction of Yonsei Severance Foundation Building (crosswalk on the right) and go straight, heading away from Seoul Station. Walk approximately 400 m and you will see the entrance to Namdaemun Market.

· Seoullo Shop / Information Center: Walk out the Information Center door and you will immediately see a crosswalk. Cross to the left at the crosswalk and you will arrive at Namdaemun Market.

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Q. How can I get to Sungnyemun Gate?

A. We will help you get to Sungnyemun Gate from the Travelers’ Café and Seoullo Shop/Information Center.

· Travelers’ Café: Cross in the direction of Yonsei Severance Hospital building (crosswalk on the right), go to the right near exits 4 and 5 of Seoul Station (near the elevator), then walk straight.

· Shop/Information Center: Walk up to the Namsan Pedestrian Overpass then go straight in the direction of Sungnyemun Gate.

Q. How can I get to Myeong-dong?

A. You can walk or use public transportation.

1) On foot: Walk in the direction of Hoehyeon Station for about 20 minutes.

2) By public transportation

· Subway: Take subway line 4 and get off at Myeongdong Station.

· Bus

- Travelers’ Café: Take bus no. 507 or 421 from the Seoul Square bus stop or bus no 463, 604, 104 or 471 from the Seoul Station Bus Transfer Center and get off at the Myeong-dong Entrance stop (Toegyero 2(i)ga).

- Information Center/Shop: Take bus no. 604, 463, 104, or 421 at the Namdaemun Market bus stop (in front of Tmark Grand Hotel) and get off at the Myeong-dong Entrance stop (Toegyero 2(i)ga).

Q. How can I get to Seoul Station?

A. There are several ways to get to Seoul Station depending on your final destination.

1) For KTX (RTO): Go straight in the direction of Seoul Station then take the elevator or the spiral stairs connected to Seoul Station Plaza down, which will connect you to Seoul Station.

2) For Seoul Station western section: Walk straight to the very end of Seoullo and at the Rose Stage go down the leftmost Cheongpa ramp stairs, which connect to the western section of Seoul Station.

3) For Seoul Station lines 1, 4: Go past Magnolia Pavilion and use the elevator located on the side with the Seoullo Travelers’ Café which will connect you to the Seoul Station underground passage.

Q. How can I get to Siloam Sauna?

A. Walk straight through Seoullo in the direction of Malli-dong Plaza, then at the three-way intersection near Rose Stage go down the rightmost the Jungnim-dong ramp stairs and walk straight for 20 m.

Q. How can I get to Jungnim-dong Dak Hanmari?

A. Walk straight through Seoullo in the direction of Malli-dong Plaza, then at the three-way intersection near Rose Stage go down the rightmost Jungnim-dong ramp stairs and walk straight in the direction of Yeomcheongyo Bridge for 150 m.

C. Questions related to Seoul’s main tourist sites

Q. How do I get to the War Memorial of Korea?

A. You can use public transportation to get to the War Museum of Korea.

1) Subway

- Travelers’ Café: Seoul Station (line 4)→Get off at Samgakji Station and walk approximately 507 m from exit 13

- Information Center/Shop: Hoehyeon Station (line 4)→Get off at Samgakji Station and walk approximately 507 m from exit 13

2) Bus

- Travelers’ Café: Take bus no. 421 from the Seoul Station Bus Transfer Center stop no. 4

- Information Center/Shop: Take bus no. 507 from the Namdaemun Market, Hoehyeon Station bus station (across from Tmark Grand Hotel)

Q. How can I get to Cheonggyecheon Stream?

A. You can walk or use public transportation.

1) On foot: Go towards Sungnyemun Gate, then walk straight in the direction of City Hall for about 20 minutes.

2) By public transportation

· Subway

- Travelers’ Café: Seoul Station (line 1)→ Get off at City Hall Station, come out exit 4 and walk straight for approximately 550 m

- Information Center/Shop: Hoehyeon Station (line 4)→Seoul Station (transfer to line 1)→ Get off at City Hall Station, come out exit 4 and walk straight for approximately 550 m

· Bus

- Travelers’ Café: Take bus no. 506, 1711, 501, 7016 or 150 from the Seoul Station Bus Transfer Center and get off at The Seoul Shinmun stop.

- Information Center/Shop: Take bus no. 405 or 402 from the Millennium Seoul Hilton stop and get off at The Seoul Shinmun stop, or take the Jongno 11 or Jongno 09 bus from the Namdaemun stop and get off at the Press Center stop

Q. Do you have any recommendations for tourist sites to visit around Seoullo?

A. 1) First time visiting Seoul

· Traditional course

Seoullo → Namdaemun Market → Sungnyemun Gate → Cheonggyecheon Stream → Gyeongbokgung Palace → Insa-dong

· Shopping course

Seoullo → Sungnyemun Gate → Namdaemun Market → Myeong-dong → Jongno (Jonggak) → Insa-dong

2) Visited Seoul at least once

· Western world: War Memorial of Korea, Seodaemun Prison History Hall, Namsan Park, Gwangjang Market, Hongdae, Bukchon/Seochon Hanok Village, etc.

· Japan, Greater China region, Southeast Asia: Myeong-dong, Dongdaemun Market (DDP), Gwangjang Market

3) Foreigners residing in rural regions and those who have visited Seoul several times

· Visitors hoping for a traditional cultural experiences

Secret Garden of Changdeokgung Palace, Jongmyo Shrine, Cheongwadae Sarangchae, Seoullo 7017 walking course, etc.

· Visitors who frequently use SNS or who have a great interest in Hallyu

The whole Hongdae area (Hapjeong, Sangsu, Mangwon, Yeonnam-dong),

The whole Jongno area (Ikseon-dong, Jongno Youth Street)

The whole Malli-dong area (Yakhyun Catholic Church, HYUNSANGSO, etc.)