Hongik Univ. to Myeongdong on the Seoul subway: about 21 min on AREX + Line 4, changing at Seoul Station. A timed day plan with lockers, restrooms, exits, cafés, Olive Young and shopping by exit number.
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21 min ride·1 transfer
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Timed cards from Hongik Univ. to Myeongdong, with exits, walking times and Google Maps links.
Street-to-platform elevator: Exit 2·8
Yeonnam-dong Café Streets
Small roasteries, bakeries and brunch spots in low-rise side streets.
Exit 3 • 9 min walkCafeFood
About an hour is set aside for lunch.
AAREX2 stops · 7 min
Board at Hongik Univ. Station on the platform toward Gongdeok Station, get off at Seoul Station.
Transfer at Seoul Station to 4Line 4· about 8 min walk
4Line 41 stop · 2 min
Board at Seoul Station and ride one stop to Hoehyeon Station.
Namdaemun Market
A sprawling traditional market for souvenirs, ginseng and the kalguksu alley.
Exit 5 • 3 min walkShoppingFood
Shinsegae Department Store (Main)
The historic flagship, with luxury floors and a big basement food hall.
Exit 7 • 3 min walkShoppingFoodK-Beauty
4Line 41 stop · 2 min
Board at Hoehyeon Station and ride one stop to Myeongdong Station.
Myeongdong Kyoja
Known since 1966 for kalguksu (knife-cut noodle soup) and dumplings; the lunch queue moves fast.
Exit 8 • 3 min walkFood
Myeongdong Shopping Street
Seoul's busiest shopping strip: several Olive Young stores, K-beauty flagships, fashion and evening street-food stalls.
Exit 6 • 5 min walkShoppingK-Beauty#OliveYoung
About 3 h 2 min here. Head back by 5:37 PM: the ride back to Hongik Univ. Station takes about 23 min.
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