{{Short description|Train station in South Korea}} {{infobox station | name = {{Infobox station/Header Korail |native_name=팔당 |name =Paldang |station_number =K128 }} | mlanguage = {{Infobox Korean name|child=yes | hangul = 팔당역 | hanja = {{linktext|八|堂|驛}} | mr = P'altang-yŏk | rr = Paldang-yeok }} | image = Korail Paldang Station.JPG | alt = | caption = | address = 399-7 Paldangni, <br/> 107 Paldangno, Wabu-eup, <br/> [[Namyangju|Namyangju-si]], [[Gyeonggi-do]] | coordinates = {{coord|37|32|53.78|N|127|14|38.35|E|source:kowiki_region:KR_type:railwaystation|display=title,inline}} | passengers = | operator = [[Korail]] | lines = {{rail color box| system=Seoul Metropolitan Subway| line=Gyeongjung|inline=yes}} | platforms = 2 | tracks = 4 | bus_routes = | structure = Aboveground | opened = | years = April 1, 1939 | events = {{rail color box| system=Seoul Metropolitan Subway| line=Gyeongjung|inline=yes}} opened | years2 = | events2 = | years3 = | events3 = | years4 = | events4 = }}
'''Paldang Station''' ({{IPA|ko|pʰalt͈aŋ}}) is a station on the [[Gyeongui–Jungang Line]], located in the city of [[Namyangju]] by the northern banks of the [[Han River (Korea)|Han River]]. Although it is one of the older train stations in Korea (built prior to the 1945 liberation), the area around the station is not developed to a great degree.
==Cultural Heritage==
The old station is well preserved, and is one of the best surviving examples of the architectural style of the Japanese occupation era. The blue roof is typical of early train stations in Korea, and for this reason, it was designated as a national cultural asset.<ref>Paldang Station, official nomination as cultural Assets ''문화재지정 앞둔 간이역 ‘남양주 팔당역’''국민일보 2006-10-26 http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=103&oid=005&aid=0000260714</ref> The old station building is currently juxtaposed with the newly renovated station (completed in 2007), and is a striking example of how Korean railroads have evolved so rapidly over a relatively short period of time.
==Subway==
Many residents near the station commute to Seoul daily, but the infrequent passenger train service previously rendered the area relatively isolated. To rectify this problem, residents petitioned local politicians and the Ministry of Construction.<ref>Requirement for early open of the station. ''팔당주민, 팔당역 조기개통 요구'' Newsis 2007-01-19</ref> In response, Dosim & Paldang Stations were incorporated into the Jungang Line commuter rail system earlier than originally planned.<ref>전철 조기개통으로 지역민원 해결 네이버 [[YTN]] 2007.12.27</ref> The opening of this service has reduced commute times by over 30 minutes.<ref>[http://www.fnnews.com/view?ra=Sent0501m_01A&corp=fnnews&arcid=00000921189915&cDateYear=2007&cDateMonth=12&cDateDay=26& First-Class경제신문 파이낸셜 뉴스<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
==References== {{Commons category}} <references/>
==External links== *{{in lang|ko}} [http://www.letskorail.com/ebizprd/stationMainView.do?stationSeq=10281076&searchCondition=main1 Station information] from [[Korail]]
{{Adjacent stations|system1=Seoul Metropolitan Subway |line1=Gyeongjung|left1=Dosim|right1=Ungilsan |line2=Gyeongjung|type2=GY|left2=Dosim|right2=Ungilsan|to-right2=Yongmun }}
{{Seoul Metropolitan Subway stations|jungang=yes}}
[[Category:Seoul Metropolitan Subway stations]] [[Category:Railway stations in South Korea opened in 1939]] [[Category:Metro stations in Namyangju]] [[Category:Heritage listed buildings and structures in South Korea]] [[Category:Registered Cultural Heritage of South Korea]]