Osan station
train station in South Korea
Osan Station is a train station on the Gyeongbu Line, and is also served by Seoul Subway Line 1. This is the main station in the city of Osan. There are many shops and restaurants located just outside the station. There is a bus terminal located next to the station and many local buses stop in front of the station. The name of the station was named after the area's surrounding area.
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