Seoul Subway Line 8 Guide: Jamsil, Seokchon Lake, Lotte World

Seoul Subway Line 8 (Pink) is the shortest line in the Seoul metro — just 17 km and 17 stations — but it's packed with must-visit tourist spots in southeast Seoul. One stop covers Lotte World, another gets you to Seokchon Lake's iconic cherry blossoms, and the southern end reaches Moran's weekend market.

Route Overview

• Color: Pink (Line 8)
• Length: 17.7 km, 17 stations
• Runs: Amsa (north) ↔ Moran (south)
• Crowding: Busy on weekends near Jamsil

Must-Visit Stations

Jamsil (잠실, 814)

Transfer to Line 2. Exit 1/2 for Lotte World amusement park, Lotte World Tower (123 floors, observatory at Seoul Sky), Lotte World Mall (largest mall in Korea).

Seokchon (석촌, 815)

Exit 6 for the west side of Seokchon Lake (석촌호수) — Seoul's most dazzling nighttime cherry blossom spot in early April. Rubber Duck installations in spring.

Seokchon Gobungun (석촌고분, 812)

Ancient Baekje kingdom burial mounds. Free entry.

Moran (모란, 826)

The southern end. Exit 5 for Moran Traditional Market — one of Korea's largest traditional markets (open every 4th and 9th of the month as a wholesale market). Great for local produce and street food.

Transfer Tips

• Jamsil: Line 2 — main eastern Seoul loop
• Gangdong-gu Office: Line 5 — Gwanghwamun, Yeouido direction
• Bokjeong: Suin-Bundang Line — south of Seoul
• Sujin: no transfer (southern end of urban section)

Tip: Line 8's trains are much less crowded than Line 2. For Lotte World, take Line 8 over Line 2 if you have luggage or a stroller.