Toilets: inside or outside the gate
Every station has toilets, but their location varies. Some are inside the paid area (after you tap your card), others are in the free concourse before the gates.
If you need one before entering, check the signs near the entrance. If the only toilet is inside the gate and you have not paid, station staff can usually let you through briefly. Look for the staff booth near the gates.
Lockers for your bags
Most busy stations have coin lockers, and many now use touchscreen lockers you pay for with a transit card or card payment. They are handy for storing luggage while you explore, and far cheaper than dragging bags around.
Locker sizes and availability vary by station. Major hubs and stations near tourist areas have the most, including large sizes for suitcases.
Nursing rooms and baby facilities
Larger stations have nursing rooms (수유실) with a private space to feed a baby, a diaper-changing table, and often a hot water dispenser. See our dedicated guide to nursing rooms in Korea for what to expect.
Accessibility: elevators and lifts
Most stations have elevators from street level to the platform, and tactile paving for visually impaired travelers. A few older stations rely on wheelchair lifts on the stairs instead. If step-free access matters, check before you travel.
Safety and emergencies
- Emergency call buttons on platforms connect you to station staff or emergency services.
- AED (defibrillators) are installed in many stations, usually near the staff booth.
- Platform screen doors at most stations prevent falls onto the tracks.
- Lost and found: items are collected at the station office and later at a central lost-and-found center.
Other conveniences
Many stations have free public Wi-Fi, convenience stores, small shops, and cultural spaces or art displays in the concourse. Some larger stations connect directly to underground shopping streets, which are great when it rains.