At least that's what this sign in a station on Line Nine suggests: "Together Forever, Love, Happiness". It's part of a celebration of Seoul's Metro Line 9 having been open now for 10 years. Some long-time readers may remember that I rode a preview ride with Andy and Nick (https://seoulpatch.blogspot.com/2009/05/subway-saturday.html) and my blog post in the day or two after it officially opened (https://seoulpatch.blogspot.com/2009/07/tuttle-rides-nine.html). Ten years ago.
I have seen a couple of other signs in the subway extolling the 10 years of accomplishment, and various statistics of its size and usage.
One thing I've noted that the signs are not so keen on pointing out is that many of the merchants are pulling out of the stations--and not like trains pull out, either. They are closing up shop--I am assuming these companies had a ten-year contract.
Beautiplex:
CU convenience stores:
and bakeries/fast food stalls:
Although the small pocha seem to be sticking around at least for now:
Well, anyway: Happy first decade, Line 9!
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