Im pretty sure southkorea subway system is best in the world tidy and safe as well

@JetLagWarriors

4 жыл бұрын

I think you might be right! We were amazed. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@vassilistzaferis4277

4 жыл бұрын

Andy L Moscow and Paris are potential contenders too.

@spontaneously7002

4 жыл бұрын

@@vassilistzaferis4277 The Paris subway? The place where urine smells disgusting? LOL

@frankr7777

4 жыл бұрын

@@vassilistzaferis4277 Paris? Mosco? This is a joke right? Oh yes. French are very arrogant. They think they are the best people on the universe...

@Kenshin254

4 жыл бұрын

The Beijing metro is very good...seems similar to this one.

I totally agree that Seoul has the best ever subway system in the world!

@iknowyoucanhearme6483

3 жыл бұрын

Char

@user-mu7qq3pm8r

2 жыл бұрын

TOKYO SUBWAY AND SHANGHAI METRO:WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT???

@mashitta5969

2 жыл бұрын

Not only subway but also the bus system in Seoul was outstanding! So clean, organized and they are always on time. Love it.

@pokepork7747

2 жыл бұрын

@@user-mu7qq3pm8r Shanghai metro was TERRIBLE. The seat was small, people were so noisy and they were staring at me and pushing me. I had the worst experience there.

@saptarshichowdhury9138

Жыл бұрын

But no regional or suburban trains

Korea's public transportation including taxi's are subsidized by the government to make getting around cheap for everyone. Tokyo's subway system is run by different private companies that's why it's so expensive.

@errollquevedo6443

3 жыл бұрын

Government intervention is a must no matter how a country embraced capitalism

Wow! Seoul is on a roll

it’s so crazy to see how clean and quiet the system is when you’re used to LA and new york LMAO

@CrabTastingMan

4 жыл бұрын

I heard NYC renovated much of their subway system in the last few years, I imagine it's pretty good now. How is it now? I know way way back there were cat-sized rats called "Track Bunnies," people leaving paper cups with piss just waiting to be tipped over and flooding the floor, and even flashers or people jacking off to female passengers... (even in the 70s)

@miranblazek5303

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, but subways are more than just from point A to point B, they are experience, and in that sense, NY subway is great with it's station designs and aesthetics, same as London or Berlin...

The most memorable thing about korea is the subway

Out of all the countries i been travel, seoul has the best public transportation in the world.

Honestly one of the best bits of it when I was there was how easy it is to find the right exit - and that's coming form a Train nerd! Naver maps makes it so much easier, it's something that in my city's underground system is somewhat lacking - if you zoom in to map on the city's app, it'll show you the walking route, but numbered exits make it so much easier to remember and follow, and you don't need to have local knowledge of what is where to find the right one quickly! If I remember correctly, it even shows you which carriage- and door-number to stand in/at, to be closest to the correct exit! Genius!

Of course, better than Tokyo.. Seoul is my 2nd hometown (haha, but I don't know Korean) and when I came to Tokyo, its metro was a shock to me...

@JetLagWarriors

4 жыл бұрын

Hey! Thanks for watching. We were amazed by Seoul's underground... better than our hometown, that's for sure!

@kenadrian27

4 жыл бұрын

Tokyo is like 2 decades in development behind seoul... Its metro system looks like seoul in the late 90s

@JetLagWarriors

4 жыл бұрын

@@kenadrian27 Wow. I remember being very impressed with Tokyo's underground. The I got to Seoul! lol

@kenadrian27

4 жыл бұрын

@@JetLagWarriors interestingly, Japan helped build Korea's first subways in the 70s. Maybe korea should help Japan improve theirs

@JetLagWarriors

4 жыл бұрын

@@kenadrian27 Oh wow. To be fair, Korea could help just about every country with their subway! lol. Interesting stuff.

Seoul subway is the best, London might have been the first but compared to Seoul theirs is small and archaic. I was impressed by all the multiple exits going off in all directions, what a great idea.

@JetLagWarriors

4 жыл бұрын

RIght! Some of the tunnels for the exits are kilometers long. We were in Korea in the winter, so it was nice to stay underground and out of the cold and snow. We were pretty amazing by the underground system. Some of the transfer stations have 4 or 5 lines connecting, and some incredible long escalators to get back to ground level. Awesome stuff. Thanks for watching!

@user-xd7gb5wj7j

4 жыл бұрын

I lived few months in London and i think the transferring system in London underground is better than Seoul metro! In Seoul we have to walk up or down few minutes to transfer line, but in some stations in London you dont walk that much or just wait in the same platform and the other train comes in! I was really shocked and really really like that system so i think Korean railway company should learn that!🙂

@trisoil

4 жыл бұрын

@@JetLagWarriors You should check the subway in Shanghai.

@asianstud7

2 жыл бұрын

You think london is archaic? Try NY. LOL. complete joke. Horrific!!

@jinanguyen1129

Жыл бұрын

Moscow metro is best:)))

Fascinating.....Talk about excellent city planning. Toronto politicians should watch this!!

@muyaho420

4 жыл бұрын

You must have missed all that previous municipal and provincial elections where all candidates come up with their own *transit plan*

Great subway. Lots of information. Well done!

Seoul's subway system was my first and still my only experience with a subway system and I was blown away by how massive the underground system is.

Underground in Seoul is much more than just a subway. It is indeed an evacuation space built up to be used as a bomb shelter. Station is central Seoul are connected with vast underground walkways. Many stations seamlessly flow into underground shopping malls and same underground parking lots. I use to live in Tokyo for decade, but never seen such a well thought-out system like in Korea.

@JetLagWarriors

4 жыл бұрын

This!! Yes. Wish we knew this at the time; we certainly would've mentioned it in the video. Just incredible.

Sorry, but the numbered lines are not all, there are 13 more lines that are not numbered.

@JetLagWarriors

4 жыл бұрын

Wow! The underground keeps getting more impressive.

@SmileyRamonHappytime

4 жыл бұрын

@@JetLagWarriors Now there are 24 in total!

@FLASHkor

4 жыл бұрын

2019년 12월 1~9호선, 수인선, 분당선, 경의중앙선, 경춘선, 신분당선, 경강선, 서해선, 인천1호선, 인천2호선, 공항철도, 용인경전철, 의정부경전철, 우이신설선, 김포골드라인 24 lines

@PatheticTV

4 жыл бұрын

In Hong Kong, all the exits are lettered. People sometimes use exit letters instead of addresses lol

@user-yg97f5hfvh

4 жыл бұрын

@@FLASHkor Line 1~9, Suin, Bundang, Shinbundang, Gyeongui-Jungang, Gyuongchun, Gyeonggang, Seohae, Incheon 1, Incheon 2, Airport Railroad, Yongin LRT(Now Everline), Uijeongbu LRT, Ui LRT, Gimpo Goldline (it's 23)

You can transfer Metro and bus together. It’s compatible. It’s Cheaper ,easier and useful.

@JetLagWarriors

4 жыл бұрын

Good to know!

@maxjang-hq6iw

4 жыл бұрын

right. that’s what i wanna say~&

@TheDonner000

4 жыл бұрын

@@JetLagWarriors I'm force fed this information every day(well not now because corona). I get on the bus to my school, and the school is next to a train station. Everyone who gets on from there, and I mean EVERYONE is transferring. It becomes sorta a nightmare where you keep hearing 'Transfer' OVER AND OVER AGAIN until the bus is full to the brim.

@mo_iro

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheDonner000 I agree. That sound is too loud and so continual

I just stumbled upon your channel. I totally loved this vlog. I too was completely impressed with the Seoul subway system. I have to admit though, on my first day when I arrived from the airport, I was so completely confused when I had to transfer from the airport train to the line to get to my hotel. It took until the next day when I finally figured out how utterly easy it was once I understood how the lines work and how to read the directions. Oh....and I love the little music that plays when a train is arriving.

The difference between Seoul's subway and Tokyo's one is.. In seoul, You can transfer subway free, this means you need no extra charge. But in Tokyo, when you transfer the subway, you need to pay another fee. And also you can transfer to bus free when you have public transportation card.

@skim234

4 жыл бұрын

and sometimes you have to walk really far to transfer, too.

@steinwaldmadchen

4 жыл бұрын

But in that sense Seoul is not the best - in Hong Kong transfer means next platform. Not even need to go upstairs.

@ihateallrace.soimnotracist550

3 жыл бұрын

@@steinwaldmadchen hi hongkong

@kfx3907

3 жыл бұрын

muchim Marlin Gosari 말린 고사리 무침 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

@Yalelyfirey

3 жыл бұрын

@@steinwaldmadchen ok we know ur japanese but this is referring to a korean subway station..no need to defend ur tokyo station lmao...just say they both are good holy hell..i dont get how people say japanese people are all kind and patient while all I see are these kind of people online who try to lower other people and their country. Dont ruin japan image

I have lived and worked in Korea for over 10 yrs and the Seoul metro system is so amazing!! It's cheap, on time, clean, safe, convenient, peaceful, etc. I think it might be the best in the world!!

I was travelling alone last year for the first time and subway was one of the best thing in korea

Seoul : very disciplined and polite, great station, easily for first time rider especially foreigners. Tokyo : complicated for transit because different owner, unfriendly for foreigners, no screen doors.

@user-mb8is9py4i

Жыл бұрын

근데 역에 출구가 너무 많아서 헷갈림.. 복잡해요

@유튜브_YT-g9k

Жыл бұрын

​@@user-mb8is9py4i ㄹㅇ 출구찾기가 귀찮어

@ROKASniper89

Жыл бұрын

Japan is just unfriendly to foreigners in general

Man! You talk with so much speed, excitement, tonal clarity, factual accuracy! All on the spot as you roam through the crowds, without a scrip nor a stutter! I think you're a teacher or coach material. Liked and subbed.

@JetLagWarriors

4 жыл бұрын

WOW! This comment means a lot to me. When we started vlogging, I was too nervous in public to say anything to the camera, and when I did, it often made no sense anyway! Really glad you noticed that I am improving in that regard. Practice pays off! Hopefully more good content to come, once the lockdown ends. Thanks for watching and commenting!

Absolutely better than Tokyo. Accurate time. Cheaper fee .easy transit. free wifi. don't compare anymore

@User_subung

4 жыл бұрын

So accurate except Line1 Line1 is over 200km

@joon3900

4 жыл бұрын

korean subway is so expensive

@jsu8994

4 жыл бұрын

@@joon3900 Seriously, a dollar for 10km is EXPENSIVE for you? Bruh

@jsu8994

4 жыл бұрын

@Yushiro Tanabe Isn't that just elemental, simple rule to follow in first place tbh? To keep on time

@joon3900

4 жыл бұрын

@@jsu8994 yes. I live in Shanghai, where we have a super expansive metro system (im pretty sure the longest in total line lengths in the world) and its super cheap, for 25km we can be charged about a dollar only

Seoul public transport network: low cost, clean , accuracy ,IT information supporting, easy transfer and broad network.

@JetLagWarriors

4 жыл бұрын

You are right

Its shameful to campare with Tokyo. Seoul has the best subway in the world.

@kimurahundoshi4485

2 жыл бұрын

@ま 地震が多いからスカイラインとかほとんど高いですね(たぶん地下はダメだと思いますが個人的にスカイラインは景色がいいなので大好きです笑笑) でも東京も凄いと思います 私は韓国人ですが韓国と日本の交通が世界で一番いいだと思います 一つ願いがあれば東京の電車も安くなって欲しいです😭

@fmfmnico

2 жыл бұрын

No way

@saptarshichowdhury9138

Жыл бұрын

And what about the jr lines 🥱

@saptarshichowdhury9138

Жыл бұрын

@松田 say what the yamanote line and chou line trains are superior by far and toei 8000 series is way better

As an American, I found Korea's subway system 10x easier to navigate compared to Japan's, which was a nightmare! Korea's has clear signs in big, bold lettering in English, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese along with a PA system that delivers info in multiple languages. I love traveling to Japan, but their subway lines are too convoluted and user UNfriendly.

@steinwaldmadchen

4 жыл бұрын

To be fair, in Tokyo we don't remember all those 120 lines. We use transit apps to get instructions on which trains to board and which exits to align.

@michaellim4165

Жыл бұрын

@@steinwaldmadchen You shouldn't have e to resort to using an app to accomplish something so simple. In Seoul, they also use apps to make things even easier than it already is.

@steinwaldmadchen

Жыл бұрын

@@michaellim4165 I mean, JR East along has way more lines and stations in Greater Tokyo than all operators in Seoul combined, and JR East is just one of the railway operators among a few dozens in the region. There's no way you can put 120 lines onto a map without confusing anyone.

@szvqorwnpstahskypfwmp9821

Жыл бұрын

I agree with you 1000000000%

@enceladus9502

Жыл бұрын

@@steinwaldmadchen is this guy from PR team of Tokyo metro or something?

As a person who lives in korea, the subway system is amazing. you can also use credit cards as tmoney cards. if you are an elder and a student you can get a discount off of using the subway and bus system. the public bathrooms are cleaner than home bathrooms ive seen in the USA. The subway line is also constantly upgraded. My route i usually take, went from Wangshimni to Suwon station. its about 60km and its on a single subway line, no transfers. that was about a year ago. Now i can go about 100km on a single line no transfers. on the subway line you can go to multiple department stores, malls, litterally go to an airport, go to the capital city and then to an urban area, and much more. also where do we get the money to build these subway systems.

@SeoWoojin55

2 жыл бұрын

taxes, govt budget, and private funding. Seoul Metro is mostly operated by Korail with subsidies from funding by the Korean govt and Seoul govt. Seoul has a large budget considering that it is the 2nd richest city in Asia and 4th richest city in the world by GDP.

Because Tokyo is a facility 10-20 years ago. The Seoul Subway continues to replace equipment.

Tokyo is privatized and multiple companies running different lines that makes it confusing. Whole seoul is public and owned by one company.

@Matt-bm6cv

4 жыл бұрын

Uh... not only one company tbh. Old lines (1 to4) are owned by country and 5 to 8 are owned by private. Well, its nice they didn't split the system tho

@jsu8994

4 жыл бұрын

@Yushiro Tanabe Typical angry Japanese troll passing by

@slowdays...

4 жыл бұрын

As far as I know, all above replies could be right in different angle. Here is the information for better understanding. The line 1~4 are owned by the Goverment and line 5~8 are belongs to the Seoul City. However the entire lines 1~8 are operated by single company named 'Seoul Metro'. The Seoul Metro is a Public Company ruled by the Seoul City. I hope this reply helps.

@seahok

4 жыл бұрын

.It’s hard for those living in Tokyo to understand completely. We use some navigation apps or google map when we go out by train.

@user-rx3yw2bw5p

4 жыл бұрын

@@Matt-bm6cv 2017.5.31 서울메트로+5678서울도시철도=서울교통공사

Seoul metro system is efficient because it was designed and developed way ahead of the actual growth of the city(during 70s). Also ironically it was first developed under military regime, so construction was quick and efficient

@JetLagWarriors

4 жыл бұрын

Wow! Still amazed how quickly Korea developed after the war. Such hard working people. Some of the transfer stations have 6 or 7 lines connecting. Sheesh. Really impressive.

@hp5587

4 жыл бұрын

JetLag Warriors more constructions are coming. First high speed underground metro line is under construction (like RER in Paris) this will dramatically shorten the travel time from suburbs to downtown

@JetLagWarriors

4 жыл бұрын

@@hp5587 Wow. We plan to be back in Korea one day. So maybe we can check it out. Would be fun to see if Korea builds the high speed train on time, and on budget. In Toronto, we are usually over budget and years late.

@hp5587

4 жыл бұрын

@@JetLagWarriors it also gets delayed here almost every time :) Over budget and more safety inspections. Underground is packed.

@SKAZU1213

4 жыл бұрын

@@JetLagWarriors Japan built the first Korean subway. If Japan is next door, developing countries in Africa will develop rapidly.

Im not sure if you’ve been but in some subway stations there are shops and underground mall!!! I love Seoul. The history is very much intact and celebrated but it’s also super modern!

South Korea has amazing building and construction skills, technology and infrastructure. Seoul's is the best representation of that. You will one week see an empty land. The next week you'll see a skyscraper built on that place. No joke.

Gosh, this video reminds me that my mother and I went to Seoul National Museum by Seoul Metro on February 2019. At that time I wasn't accostumed to the subway because I live in some part of southern South Korea (in which there's no subway at all) and that was the time before entering an university in Seoul. Now I'm familiar with Seoul Metro, but STILL I'm in awe at how large and convenient the metro is!

Yes I love LOVE the subway system in Seoul. Blue, Green, and Purple line are my go to's

This video is amazing! Thank you so much for showing this system to us so enthusiastically! Awesome!

내가 매일 타는 서울 지하철인데 이렇게 다른 사람들이 타는거 보면 새로워보이더라~~

Seoul metro is really help me travelling through whole the city easily

4:57 That station is called 'Seoul Station'... Yes, It is the central station of the city and nearly 400 thousand people use the station per day.

You chose the key points well and explained them easily.

@JetLagWarriors

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😎

wow very nice vlog guys keep it going

@JetLagWarriors

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks :D

thats why we could say south korea is one of the most convenient countries in the world

As a Korean and one of the people who are deeply interested in Japan's Subway and Train System, main difference between Tokyo and Seoul is that whether subway operating company is public or non-public. In Tokyo, there are 11 subway and train company(not public corporation)including JR, but they don't have non-charge transportation system each other. But in Seoul, 90% of subway line is operated by 2 public corporation(KORAIL and SeoulMetro, non-charge tranportation available) and the other lines also operated by medium-sized public company or low-charge transportation available. Other metropolitan, Busan is almost same. But I think Tokyo also have good point related to Seoul, like they have extreme well organized Time-Space Diagram, so that they can operate Express Train and Local train in one line, and they also connect different subway line each other, even between different companies' lines, so some subway train go through several lines,

@YukiTora23

4 жыл бұрын

And you guys would know that Japan was much better technologically advanced country between 1900's and 1990's so most of Tokyo's subway and train line have constructed from 1900's to 1970's. But unfortunately that made Tokyo's lines unable to be efficiently improved now on lol (Seoul's first subway line was constructed in 1974) And train's electrical standards are all different each other(from 600V to 1500V, from Third-Rail to Overhead Line)

@GAENODAP

4 жыл бұрын

전 라인은 아니지만 1호선이나 9호선 같이 급행있는 라인도 꽤 많아용

@YukiTora23

4 жыл бұрын

​@@GAENODAP 그래도 옆나라 대형 사철이나 JR처럼 쾌속/급행을 5개씩 운용하거나 노선 직결하기가 어려운......(물론 분당선-수인선 직결이 곧 개통 하는 것)

@greenlatte99

4 жыл бұрын

아쉽게도 도쿄에서 한번도 한국보다 편리하다고 느껴본적 없음 ㅜ 출입구 시스템, 개찰구, 라인표지, 안내방송, 와이파이... 20년전의 한국보다 더 불편했고, 갈아탈때마다 표를 다시 끊어야하는 불편함도 최악이었음... 한국과 일본을 비교하는건 한국으로써는 자존심 상하는 일

@kfx3907

3 жыл бұрын

00 Apple 일뽕이 많아서 팩트무시하고 일본이 더 낫다고하는사람 많을듯요

Thank-you for that! Just got back from 15 days in Seoul and Daegu. Seoul's subway and the railroad system generally is definitely darned good! Maybe it is an old-man thing, but I was just as thrilled as you were!

The population of Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is about 10 million, but the population of the Seoul metropolitan area is about 25 million.With 26 million people, half of South Korea lives in the Seoul metropolitan area.

You need to take it at 8am and 6pm to really experience Korea

Thank you for your videos. I am a korean but I leave my country 20years ago so I am so much enjoying how changed my home country now. It's so much exciting to watch. Thank you guys.

Also you can take subway and bus for free or paying only small extra amount if you got off them before half an hour :)

Seouls metro doesn't hold a candle to Tokyo. Tokyos is much more extensive and many more people use it. It is part of the urban fabric and allows a nice walkable urban environment where owning a car is not necessary. Seoul is much more car orientation. That alone makes Seouls system worse.

@kenadrian27

4 жыл бұрын

you can get everywhere on seoul by train

This great that I don't have to worry about somebody pushing you behind into the rail like NYC.

When central planning is done right by very smart people, it can be a thing of beauty.

@JetLagWarriors

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. So useful and organized

As a Korean citizen I've actually spent the vast majority of my life abroad (living in Norfolk VA now) but one thing I do miss is this. I can't think of anywhere else in the world where you could step outside your home, get in a metro, get on a train, go to another city, get on that city's metro or bus, and essentially get dropped off right at your destination within a block or two.

@MA-ck4wu

2 жыл бұрын

The Netherlands has pretty dense coverage due to the country being small, by that I mean: most neighborhoods will have a bus stop every 200 meters and there'll be at least one train station in every city/town. However, only 4 cities here have a subway system, (probably because the other cities are too small to require one), but of course Holland probably nothing like South Korea. South Korea is definitely on top when it comes to this, I'm just trying to add some context!

Your excitement for subway systems......makes me now excited about subway systems......

The crazy thing is they are continuing to build new lines, extensions to existing ones, and linking up with the super-speed national railway system (GTX). I lived in NYC for 12 years and it's unfair to even compare the two systems.

The only thing that’s nice about Tokyo’s metro are the jingles on the platform lmao

I don’t know which is better but the fact that there’s only one company instead of two makes Seoul a lot less confusing at least!

Thanks for sharing. I’m planning on visiting, once this madness is over. I was thinking of vlogging on korean transit system. Good luck with ur channel!

@JetLagWarriors

4 жыл бұрын

Go for it! You will really love Seoul, and all of Korea to be fair. Will stay tuned to your channel to see your video

@ripplealohatv9059

4 жыл бұрын

@@JetLagWarriors haha Thanks! For sure. I'm actually from there haha just New to the youtubing scene. Planning on visiting just solely to shoot the clips. Cheers!

im so glad u enjoyed ur time in my home city haha. please feel free to come back again!!

@JetLagWarriors

4 жыл бұрын

We will! Thanks for commenting

Gosh I really enjoyed watching this video! I left Korea 10 years ago and visit every 2 years and every time I go back the subway lines are expanded!? I live in NY now and going down to take a subway feels like I am entering a giant’s asshole..so discussing!

Try using Mobile T-money. You can change your phone into a T-money card and it's really convenient (only for phones with NFC) (T-money cards are used for subways and buses in Korea. You can also use it in convenience stores, too)

Tokyo has too many subway providers. Whenever you transfer it’s guaranteed 15min walk since the companies use different platform.

they aren't all underground, routes operated by Korail are mostly on the ground

I just went to S. Korea last year. Yep their railway transit is so so amazing and at the same time you will be lost. I think it is not stated in the map that their is a line connecting to Incheon airport that's why I have a map of my own. You can go to anywhere just by riding the their train

The Seoul Metropolitan Subway System pretty much has over 98% of their platforms protected by what I call suicide prevention barriers. Unlike Japan’s platform barriers which are only average human chest-high, they are full-length which make it impossible to intentionally or accidentally fall onto the tracks. Only a few above ground stations do not have these barriers yet but soon every station will have them. Truly one of the safest and consequently most efficient subway systems in the world.

@bokuphishp684

2 жыл бұрын

One of the reasons why the spaces in the subway stations such as the tunnels are so large and also so far underground is because they double as bomb shelters. Almost all station exits have a sign that says 대피소 posted on them, meaning “shelter”. The threat of invasion from the north is not something most of the younger generation ever thinks about but it is still a terrifying possibility. South Korean residents practiced monthly air raid drills at least well into the late 90s.

I feel like looking at the map of all the lines and stations I'd be so confused, but I'm sure once I spent enough time studying it, I'd get my bearings in no time.

3호선 대치역이 앞에있는 나는 왜 이걸 보고있을까

@c_j9142

3 жыл бұрын

ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

@kimurahundoshi4485

3 жыл бұрын

부럽다. 저도 하루빨리 지방탈출해서 서울에서 살고싶어요 서울민국 ㅎㅎ 지방출신이라 말하면 창피해용 ㅜㅜ

@myoungraepark758

3 жыл бұрын

@@kimurahundoshi4485 무슨 고런 말씀을 지방이 어때서요^^

Korean subway manufacturer already exported the train to Canada a few years ago, which is now servicing in Vancouver, but not a subway system itself. I'm still spending extraordinary amounts of the monthly fee for commutation.

K metro has been designed not only to transport people but also to evacuate people from N.Korea's attack. Now it has been developed as world best subway system.

@JetLagWarriors

4 жыл бұрын

Oh. This is interesting. Thanks for sharing.

Haven't been in Tokyo yet. Visited Seoul 2 times. And... Want to spend my next vacation in Seoul too. Again. And in Busan.

@SKAZU1213

4 жыл бұрын

You had better not go to Tokyo. That way soul can be the best forever. It is happy for foreigners who like Korea to never know Japanese food, services, Japanese people's welfare and hospitality. Tribes in the mountains who don't touch modern civilization think they are the happiest.

@woosunglloydlee

4 жыл бұрын

@@SKAZU1213Japanese racist. Shame on you.

@FPxxfp

3 жыл бұрын

@@SKAZU1213 hey バカなネトウヨ go watch some anime wwww

@05rarara

3 жыл бұрын

@@SKAZU1213 可哀想な人

@user-bn2kf3cs9o

3 жыл бұрын

@@SKAZU1213 And ur what? Bunch of uncontacted people isolated in an island? Tokyo obviously wasn’t the worst city I’ve ever been, but nothing to be impressed with at the same time. The only good memory I have with that trip is the spa outside hotel located in one of the rural towns.

I don't know how it is in Tokyo or Toronto, but some of the subway platforms have a barrier between the train and the platform that opens when the trains come so people don't accidentally fall into the tracks. This doesn't exist in US subway systems.

@cafelatte1124

3 жыл бұрын

Suicide prevention

Thank you for saying good stuff about the Korean Metro! Hope you enjoyed Korea in general too! Try Korean Bus system too! Hope you enjoy the bus experience too. When you transfer from a bus to a train or the other way around within 30 minutes, you get to take the ride for free!

@JetLagWarriors

4 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for watching and commenting. Korea public transit is world class! We were just being honest. Thanks again!

There are only 4 subway transfers at Seoul Station, and there are also Gyeongbu Line Honam Line, Gyeongjeon Line, Jeolla Line, Gangneung Line, and Jungang Line.Seoul Station also operates a train called Mugunghwaho, KTX, ITX Saemaul, Nuriro, and sightseeing trains.Currently, the tourist train cannot operate due to the coronavirus.. It is very sad.

@user-mj1sv1ho3u

3 жыл бұрын

The most expensive thing for a tourist train is about 3 million won to 4 million won for 4 people. You can travel around Korea by train for 3 nights 4 days or 2 nights 3 days and see the food and tourist attractions provided by the train!

There are 9 lines basic and few more lines that connects Seoul to Capital Areas such as Seongnam, Goyoang etc. You can of course transfer easily with same price + few more :) In fact, you can go to Cheonan, which is probablly 100km away from seoul(idk deeply) with same line. I'm so happy that our metro system is being highly-evaluated :) (I'm korean so my english is kinda poor)

If u look closely that subway map actually has 23 lines cuz there's a bunch of lines that connect seoul with the metropolitan area. But they aren't numbered. Those metropolitan ones are named differently.

The biggest difference between Seoul and Toronto Metro systems (from the view of someone who lived in both for a long time). Seoul Metro checks and repairs its system while people are not using it (after official work hours). TTC checks and repairs its system when people need transportation the most (during the weekend etc). And more importantly, Seoul Metro 'prevents' system errors while TTC lets even raccoons impede its run.

Of course much much better than Tokyo

@kenadrian27

4 жыл бұрын

Tokyo metro is pretty bad when compared to Korea. Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, China are better than Tokyo as well

@keiming2277

4 жыл бұрын

@@kenadrian27 When Tokyo have their metro system, it was 1927. When most of the countries still fighting on the horse with a spear

@amycho514

4 жыл бұрын

​@@keiming2277 that really shouldn't be an excuse for a country that prides themselves in "efficiency"

@kenadrian27

4 жыл бұрын

@@amycho514 tokyo metro is at least accurate, on time, and clean. Unlike america, france, uk. Its just old

@jsu8994

4 жыл бұрын

@@kenadrian27 When UK and France had Metro, Japanese were so busy stabbing their own stomach weren't they

I love your video. Thanks.

Korean subway is owned by a Korail. A govt owned company. Unlike in Japan, their subway system is owned by different companies. Thus, the system is so efficient. SEOUL metro is indeed very convenient. But before you hop in, be sure to know what is your exit number coz there’s a lot of exit.

@AA_cowgomoo

3 жыл бұрын

Love the exit number system. Business will tell you which exit to come out to find them and people will tell you which exit to meet them so you're not lost. I think a lot of tour guide book tells you go to xxxx station exit 5 for museum for example.

It is very interesting to see your point of view of the public transportation in korea.

@JetLagWarriors

4 жыл бұрын

We were really impressed with Seoul's subway, even right from the first minute we arrived in Korea. Figured we should make a video about it! Thanks for watching and commenting

GoogleMaps doesnt work in Seoul for walking guidance...

Missed subway song!! Hehe 🥰

Actuall not many people know that the Seoul Subway System was built with nuclear war by North Korea in mind. The Seoul Metropolitan Subway is big enough to accommodate all Seoulites and strong enough to protect people from the Nuke.

THX for the awesome video 😁😎

@JetLagWarriors

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for having is 👍

It looks so cool I must go

Tokyo system is much more expensive and terribly complicated for foreigners to use.

@SKAZU1213

3 жыл бұрын

路線数が世界の他の都市と比較するとケタ違いに多いんだから複雑なのは当たり前だ。 東京の電車交通網を知らないのか？

@focushuman1816

3 жыл бұрын

@@SKAZU1213 路線数が多くて複雑だという意味ではなく、 ソウル地下鉄に比べて東京地下鉄を初めて利用する乗客や外国人が直観的に簡単に利用しにくいという意味です。

@SKAZU1213

3 жыл бұрын

@@focushuman1816 東京は地下鉄だけでなく私鉄やJRも多くて規模が大きいんだから当たり前だろ。 路線数が多くて複雑な方より路線数が少なくて単純な方がわかりやすいのは 当たり前の事だ。

@lennox6003

2 жыл бұрын

@@SKAZU1213 Did you not know that making simple things difficult is a characteristic of Japan?

각나라마다 지하철 시스템은 장단점이 다 있죠. 우리나라 지하철의 장점은 가격이 엄청싸고 표지판이 잘되어있어서 길 헷갈리지 않죠... 정돈이 잘되어 있어요. 깨끗한 편이라(미국이나 유럽권은 좀 더러운데 많아요.) 쾌적하죠. 와이파이 잘되있고...(무료) 출구도 찾기 쉽고... 지하철 시스템은 정말 잘되었어요. 예전에는 지하철에서 물건파는 잡상인이 많았는데 현재는 거희 없구요.. 여러나라 여행다니면 느껴요. 우리나라 지하철 시스템 참 잘되었구나. 그리고 너무 싸구나....

Him: Flat Elevator. Me: Erm. That's an escalator, right?

Hope to see you in Korea again once we can freely travel! Stay safe and see you soon! 🇰🇷

@JetLagWarriors

2 жыл бұрын

Yesss! We will be back just as soon as we can ❤️👍

i can't believe only 13000 people watched this video! you should watch this video!!!

@JetLagWarriors

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We were honestly quite impressed and figured this video was a must. Glad you enjoyed it!

thank you for appreciating Korean metro system!!

@JetLagWarriors

3 жыл бұрын

It really is amazing.

'There are 24 lines, (AND 728 STATIONS!)... all underground!' About a third of the stations in this system are aboveground, some lines in this system have no underground stations btw

Line number 1 going to another province.seoul-incheon line,seoul-sinchang line,seoul-cheonan express,etc.

thanks for coming seoul

Every few months, the number of stations rises. Just recently Imjingang station near the DMZ has been connected.

@JetLagWarriors

4 жыл бұрын

Right! Ivana and I were laughing when we filmed this video... 'the numbers on how many lines and stations will be outdated in a few weeks I bet!' What an impressive construction project. Just wow.

Nice brother and 1:59 entrance is so clean and neat.

I enjoyed your vlog. but one thing I'd like to add is the electronic screen which show where the next trains are and when they are arriving. it's super punctual in a second scale.

@JetLagWarriors

4 жыл бұрын

Good point! Wish we mentioned this in our vlog. The trains are never late, and it's super easy to find train times, even for a foreigner. Thanks for watching and commenting

You can use Tmoney for bus, Taxi, subway (Its tmoney because it means 'Transportation money') and now usually students and old people use tmoney , and actually most of the citizen use smartphone or credit card as transportation card. and when u transfer to other transportation in 30 minutes, u can get a discount And there is also Early bird discount when u take transportation before 6:30 am (Its quite useful if u go to work early) and after 00:00 there is Owl bus (only in seoul, not whole Korea) so u can use public transportation until nearly 3:00am (Its good when u go to club and going back to home) and there is 23 lines of subway in Seoul right now ( 2021.05.25) ...........from Korean who lived in seoul for 25yrs. P.S. In Korean transportation, buskers are not welcomed, because Being loud and noisy is very rude in korea So if u want to do busking, going to plazas and parks will be much better.

"The benefit of having a great subway system is like the air quality is way better." Beijing left the chatroom

@JetLagWarriors

4 жыл бұрын

lolololololol

@AA_cowgomoo

3 жыл бұрын

Don't you need to go through a metal detector and a bag check for Beijing subway?

@keiming2277

3 жыл бұрын

@@AA_cowgomoo Not only the capital of the country which built the Great Wall of internet

…and it is rapidly expanding to nearby cities.

1:28 how did you do this? that's dope!

@JetLagWarriors

4 жыл бұрын

DJI Osmo Pocket! Pretty handy little camera. Thanks for noticing 😜

New York City has a lot of catching up to do