The capital city of Seoul

Seoul

Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...

 in South Korea

South Korea

The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...

 plans to build up to seven new Light Rapid Transit

Light Rapid Transit

The name Light Rapid Transit is used by specific light rail systems, either as an official name or otherwise:* Please see List of tram and light-rail transit systems.-See also:* Light Rail Transit* light railway* light rail* tram/streetcar* Premetro...

, or LRT lines by 2017. They would be connected to the Seoul Metropolitan Subway

Seoul Metropolitan Subway

The Seoul Metropolitan Subway or Metropolitan Subway in Seoul, in Seoul, South Korea, is one of the most heavily used rapid transit systems in the world, with well over 8 million trips daily on the system's thirteen lines...

 giving access to several hundred subway stations. As opposed to traditional subway lines, LRT lines have a lower capacity and speed and are above ground.

EverLine Rapid Transit System

EverLine Rapid Transit System

The EverLine Rapid Transit System will be a fully automated 18.5-kilometre rapid transit system in the city of Yongin, South Korea connecting the Everland amusement park to the Seoul Metropolitan Subway. The new line will serve 15 stations...

EverLine Rapid Transit System

EverLine Rapid Transit System

The EverLine Rapid Transit System will be a fully automated 18.5-kilometre rapid transit system in the city of Yongin, South Korea connecting the Everland amusement park to the Seoul Metropolitan Subway. The new line will serve 15 stations...

 will be a new line branching off the Bundang Line

Bundang Line

Bundang Line is a commuter subway line of Korail, the national railway of South Korea. The name 'Bundang Line' refers to the fact that the line was constructed for the commuters of Bundang ward in Seongnam. The line starts in southeastern Seoul, travels through northern Seongnam, and finally...

 extension and running east into Yongin

Yongin

Yongin is a major city in the Seoul National Capital Area, located in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. With a population of nearly 1 million, the city has developed abrutly since the 21st century, recording the highest population growth of any city in the country. Yongin is home to Everland and...

 and then to the theme park Everland

Everland

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Ui LRT

Ui LRT

By the end of 2011, Seoul City plans to build a Light Rapid Transit line from Ui-dong to Sinseol Dong in northern Seoul . The line is expected to carry 110,000 passengers a day and will have 13 stations. It will connect to Line 4 at Sungshin Women's University, Line 6 at Bomun and Line 1 & 2 at...

By the end of 2011, Seoul City plans to build a 10.72 km (6.7 mi) light subway line from Ui-dong to Sinseol-dong in northwestern Seoul. The line is expected to carry 110,000 passengers a day and will have 12 stations. It will connect to Line 4 at Sungshin Women's University

Sungshin Women's University

Sungshin Women's University, located in Seoul, South Korea is a private, women's university founded by Dr. Lee Sook Chong.Sungshin Women's University consists of nine colleges, one open major division, and five graduate schools. About 10,000 students are enrolled...

, Line 6 at Bomun and Sinseol Dong (Lines 1 & 2).

Uijeongbu LRT

Uijeongbu LRT

The Uijeongbu LRT Project also called U Line, is light rail line currently under construction in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, to the north of Seoul. Upon completion in mid 2012, it will connect to the Seoul Metropolitan Subway...

Uijeongbu City in Gyeonggi-do is building a 15-station light rail line connecting various parts of Uijeongbu with Seoul Subway Line 1

Seoul Subway Line 1

Seoul Subway Line 1 of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway, formerly known as the Korea National Railroad of Seoul, is an operation channel which links central Seoul, South Korea to Soyosan Station in the northeast, Incheon in the southwest, and Asan via Suwon in the south. This line covers a large part...

. Opening is scheduled for June 27th, 2012.

Yeongjong Island

Although still in the early stages, there are plans to build up to seven LRT lines on Yeongjong Island

Yeongjong Island

Yeongjong Island is an island off the west coast of the city of Incheon, South Korea. The previously separate Yongyu, Sammok, and Sinbul Islands have been joined to Yeongjong Island by an area of reclaimed land built for the construction of Incheon International Airport...

 as part of the IFEZ

Incheon Free Economic Zone

The Incheon Free Economic Zone , located in Incheon, South Korea consists of the three regions of Songdo, Cheongna, and the island of Yeongjong and has a total area of . The goal of the IFEZ is to transform these three areas into hubs for logistics, international business, leisure, and tourism for...

 development program.

Myeonmokseon LRT

Myeonmokseon LRT (면목선 경전철) is a planned 12 station 9.05 km line from Cheongnyangni Station to the future Sinnae Station. Customers will be able to transfer to Seoul Subway Lines 1, 6, 7, and the Gyeongchun Line. Cost is estimated at 855.9 billion Won. Construction is scheduled to begin at the end of 2013 ending in 2018.