South Korea

Seoul prime office rents record highest increase since 2008

Face rents grew 8.1% in the first quarter of 2023.

Seoul prime office rents record highest increase since 2008

Face rents grew 8.1% in the first quarter of 2023.

Why there is limited hotel supply growth in Seoul

Most of the new supply is slated to enter destinations such as Busan and Jeju.

Seoul office vacancy rate hits 13-year low of 2.5% in Q3

This is the lowest recorded vacancy rate since Q2 2009. 

Why Seoul’s office market has been resilient despite uncertainties

Annual rental growth was at a record 21.4% in Q3 amidst a global economic slowdown.

Seoul industrial net absorption continues its long-term positive streak in Q3

Net absorption was at 144,900 pyung, the 17th consecutive quarter of positive figures.

Seoul prime office vacancy rate falls to 3.3% in Q3

All major districts in the city saw declines in vacancy rates.

South Korea hotel transaction volumes to hit US$1.4b in 2023

Next year is expected to be a subdued one for hotel investments in the country.

Seoul industrial rents inch up 1.6% in Q2

Rents in all submarkets except the West increased in the quarter.

Seoul Grade A office vacancy rate hits 13-year low of 3.9%

The city’s vacancy now hovers below the natural vacancy rate.

Here’s how Seoul’s business districts are likely to perform in H2

Office leasing activity is expected to be subdued for the remainder of the year.

Seoul prime office rents up 2.7% in Q2

The Gangnam Business District saw the highest growth of 4%.