Seoul Subway Line 7 Guide: Gangnam, Konkuk University, Express Terminal

Seoul Subway Line 7 (Olive Green) is the longest line in the Seoul metro network, running from Dobongsan Mountain in the northeast all the way to Incheon's Bupyeong in the west. It passes through Konkuk University's nightlife, Cheongdam's luxury strip, Gangnam, and the Express Bus Terminal.

Route Overview

• Color: Olive Green (Line 7)
• Length: 61.3 km, 53 stations
• Key tourist stretch: Konkuk University → Cheongdam → Gangnam → Express Bus Terminal
• Crowding: Moderate except around Gangnam and Express Terminal during rush hour

Must-Visit Stations

Ttukseom Resort (뚝섬유원지, 727)

Exit 2/3 for Ttukseom Hangang Park — riverside biking, paddle boats, and the photo-famous self-service ramen vending machine at Han River (viral TikTok spot).

Konkuk University (건대입구, 728)

Transfer to Line 2. Exit 6 for Common Ground (giant blue shipping-container mall) and the Konkuk food street.

Cheongdam (청담, 729)

Exit 9 for Galleria Luxury Hall and the K-pop agency row (Cube Entertainment, JYP Entertainment within 10 minutes walk). The Bongeunsa Temple is 2 stations away.

Hak-dong (학동, 730) to Gangnam-gu Office

Exit 10 at Gangnam-gu Office for the K-Star Road — life-size bear statues celebrating top K-pop idols (BTS, TWICE, etc.).

Express Bus Terminal (고속터미널, 734)

Transfer to Lines 3, 9. Exit 8 for Shinsegae Gangnam department store, Goto Mall (underground shopping 600m long) — Seoul's top budget fashion destination.

Transfer Tips

• Konkuk University: Line 2 — east Seoul
• Express Bus Terminal: Lines 3, 9 — to airport or palaces
• Naegok: Shinbundang — express to Pangyo
• Gasan Digital Complex: Lines 1, 7 junction — south Seoul
• Bupyeong: Line 1 — Incheon city

Tip: Line 7's northern section goes to Surak/Dobongsan — hiking territory. South of Gangnam, Line 7 serves Gwanghwaen & Onsu — less touristy.