Uijeongbu-si Gyeonggi-do, South Korea Travel Guide
Uijeongbu well-served by Seoul Subway Line 1, which connects directly to the central area Seoul, and the Uijeongbu Light Rail Transit (LRT), a driverless system operating within the city. An extensive city bus network covers local and intercity routes.
For detailed route planning and real-time tracking, download and use Naver Maps (네이버 지도) or Kakao Maps (카카오맵). These apps are superior to Google Maps for navigating South Korea's public transport.
Subway/LRT generally operates from ~05:30 AM until midnight/01:00 AM. Buses have similar hours.
Peak hours: trains run every few minutes. Off-peak: every 5-10 minutes. Bus frequency varies by route.
Most newer stations elevators/escalators. Accessibility infrastructure continually improving.
Silver, white, or orange. Base fare ₩4,800-₩5,800. Late-night surcharge.
Black. Higher base fare (₩7,000-₩8,000). No late-night surcharge.
Dominant ride-hailing app. Korean phone number often needed for full use.
Another ride-hailing service, uses larger vans.
Uijeongbu's design for pedestrian and cyclist comfort, especially along its natural waterways.
Common in and around urban areas, especially during rush hours. Remain alert.
Strictly enforced, often by numerous speed cameras. Zero-tolerance for drinking and being behind the wheel.
Can be challenging and expensive in city centers. Public lots available.
For greater flexibility, notably when investigating areas outside the main city, consider rental options.
Uijeongbu Ta-reung (의정부 따릉이) via an exclusive app.
Dedicated paths along Uijeongbu Stream and in some parks.
Helmets are recommended. Cycling on main roads can be challenging.
Buy a T-Money card once you arrive for easy public transportation.
It simplifies travel across subways, buses, and some taxis.
