The Introduction of the Seoul Metropolitan Sub-way and the Planning Process of Line 1

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The research investigates the various stakeholders involved in the introduction of Seoul's first subway line and their perceptions and contributions.
Analyzed historical documents from the 1960-70s regarding urban planning and subway development in Seoul.
Examined the roles of Seoul city, governmental bodies, and Japan in the subway construction process.
Evaluated the implications of construction for urban modernization and international relations.
The construction of Line 1 represented a fusion of local planning, national growth strategies, and foreign investment.
The subway line opened in 1974, reshaping the urban structure of Seoul and marking its transition into a modern metropolis.
The project revealed the limitations of a development model heavily reliant on foreign investment and technology.

Analyzes the introduction of Seoul Subway Line 1, examining urban planning and international collaboration.

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Kyeongsang Kwak (2026) studied this question.

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