Here is the first version of my literal translation of Seoul’s Line 3. This is a rough version, so if you find any errors or feel you have a better version, please feel free to share!
First, an SVG of the line:
And in list form:
Line 3
Station # | Official English Name | Korean | Etymology (漢字/한글) | Literal Translation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 309 | Daehwa | 대화 | 大化 | Great Transformation |
| 310 | Juyeop | 주엽 | 注葉 | Poured Out (like) a Leaf |
| 311 | Jeongbalsan | 정발산 | 鼎鉢山 | Cauldron Mountain |
| 312 | Madu | 마두 | 馬頭 | Horse Head |
| 313 | Baekseok | 백석 | 白石 | White Stones |
| 314 | Daegok | 대곡 | 大谷 | Great Valley |
| 315 | Hwajeong | 화정 | 花井 | Flower Well |
| 316 | Wondang | 원당 | 元堂 | First House |
| 317 | Wonheung | 원흥 | 元興 | First Rising |
| 318 | Samsong | 삼송 | 三松 | Three Pines |
| 319 | Jichuk | 지축 | 紙杻 | Paper Apricot Holly |
| 320 | Gupabal | 구파발 | 舊把撥 | Old Government Post Station |
| 321 | Yeonsinnae | 연신내 | 연신내 | Delayed (Dawn) City |
| 322 | Bulgwang | 불광 | 佛光 | Light of Buddha |
| 323 | Nokbeon | 녹번 | 碌磻 | Green Stone Stream |
| 324 | Hongje | 홍제 | 弘濟 | Large Ferry |
| 325 | Muakjae | 무악재 | 毋岳재 | Stop Tall Mountain Pass* |
| 326 | Dongnimmun | 독립문 | 獨立門 | Independence Gate |
| 327 | Gyeongbokgung | 경복궁 | 景福宮 | Sunshine Blessing Palace |
| 328 | Anguk | 안국 | 安國 | Peaceful Nation |
| 329 | Jongno 3(sam)-ga | 종로3가 | 鍾路3街 | Bell Road 3rd Section |
| 330 | Euljiro 3(sam)-ga | 을지로3가 | 乙支路3街 | Heavenly Stem Support Road 3rd Section |
| 331 | Chungmuro | 충무로 | 忠武路 | Loyal Knight Road* |
| 332 | Dongguk University | 동대입구 | 東大入口 | East University Entrance |
| 333 | Yaksu | 약수 | 藥水 | Medicinal Water |
| 334 | Geumho | 금호 | 金湖 | Gold Lake |
| 335 | Oksu | 옥수 | 玉水 | Jade Water |
| 336 | Apgujeong | 압구정 | 狎鷗亭 | Familiar Seagull Pavilion |
| 337 | Sinsa | 신사 | 新沙 | New Sand |
| 338 | Jamwon | 잠원 | 蠶院 | Silkworm House |
| 339 | Express Bus Terminal | 고속터미널 | 高速터미널 | High Speed Terminal |
| 340 | Seoul Nat'l Univ. of Education | 교대 | 敎大 | Teaching University |
| 341 | Nambu Bus Terminal | 남부터미널 | 南部터미널 | Southern Village Terminal |
| 342 | Yangjae | 양재 | 良才 | Benevolent Talent |
| 343 | Maebong | 매봉 | 매봉 | Hawk Peak |
| 344 | Dogok | 도곡 | 道谷 | Way Valley |
| 345 | Daechi | 대치 | 大峙 | Great Hill |
| 346 | Hangnyeoul | 학여울 | 학여울 | Crane Rapids |
| 347 | Daecheong | 대청 | 대청 | Great Deck |
| 348 | Irwon | 일원 | 逸院 | Refuge Place |
| 349 | Suseo | 수서 | 水西 | Water West |
| 350 | Garak Market | 가락시장 | 可樂市場 | Righteous Music Market |
| 351 | National Police Hospital | 경찰병원 | 警察病院 | Police Hospital |
| 352 | Ogeum | 오금 | 梧琴 | Paulownia Zither |
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