The Seoul city government said on the 22nd that it has created runner support spaces at Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5), Hoehyeon Station (Line 4), and World Cup Stadium Station (Line 6).
The spaces were set up by using idle areas inside subway stations. They are equipped with changing rooms, storage for belongings, and powder rooms. Vending machines were also installed to conveniently buy items needed before and after workouts, such as headbands, socks, knee supports, shower tissues, pain relief patches, and massage oil.
Entry is available via Naver QR or KakaoTalk verification, and there is no separate usage fee. Personal lockers are linked to Seoul Metro's "Ttota Locker" system and can be used through an application.
The Seoul city government also plans to run customized running programs once or twice a week at the stations where these spaces are installed, allowing participation tailored to individual levels and daily routines.
Kim Bong-cheol, acting head of strategic business at Seoul Metro, said, "We will continue to identify idle spaces in stations that can be used for citizens and work to transform subway stations into new living and cultural platforms."
Lim Chang-su, Seoul's director-general for future space planning, said, "We will expand spaces not only in subway stations but also close to where citizens live so they can enjoy community sports and leisure culture."