I know it's a little odd, but I am fascinated by the subway stations in Seoul. They're so clean and go beyond "functional". Unlike subways stations in the US (ok, that's a broad statement, I have not been that many places in the US with a subway, but my experience with the few I have been to have a tendency to be more "functional" and less their own thing). And depending on where they are, they are decorated/outfitted to match the world above.
The first one is Gangnam Station, and it's shiny and pretty and like a little underground shopping mall. In fact, if you were so inclined, you probably would not need to go above ground if you didn't want to.
The next one in Gyeongbokgung Station...near Insadong and the palace. It has regally themed decorations and the closer you get to the palace, there are a set of stairs that mimics the stairs in the palace. (Plus there is a museum INSIDE the station if you take exit 5, the same one going to the palace).
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