This is incorrect. Yes, people appreciate the subways but not in the way you just described. It's the "wealthy" that use the subway as well as a car, but the e

This is incorrect. Yes, people appreciate the subways but not in the way you just described. It's the "wealthy" that use the subway as well as a car, but the expensive condos in Gangnam are not using or caring about the subway. The subway is just a plus. People living in the expensive parts of Gangnam(-gu) are not riding the subway. People living in the affordable parts of Gangnam(-gu) are. In fact, if you look on a map in Gangnam, you will find the apartments at the doorsteps to subway stations are huge complexes for generic wealthy people. But the expensive apartments are as far as possible between the subway stops, but still in walking distance: - 서초그랑자이 - 래미안 리더스원 - 서초푸르지오써밋 - 신반포 area services insanely expensive apt blocks but is just 1 lame station.