South Korea

Downsizing, relocations to shape Seoul office market in 2026

The market faces moderate vacancy shifts this year amidst relocations.

Seoul prime office rents rise 5.1% in Q4

CBD, GBD, and YBD all posted rental increases.

Seoul office take-up steady despite relocations across major districts

The market recorded a total net absorption of 11,200 sqm in Q4.

Seoul CBD to see first prime office leasing supply since 2020

Three new prime towers are set for completion in 2026.

Seoul CBD office supply in 2029 likely to fall short of projections

Only 56% of projected 2029 CBD office supply likely to hit leasing market.

Seoul CBD office vacancies to remain tight over next three years

Savills sees 343,000sqm of new supply with minimal impact on vacancies.

Seoul CBD set for major office supply wave through 2032

More than 2.5m sqm of prime space will be completed over the next seven years.

Seoul prime logistics supply to remain lacklustre in 2026

2025’s total supply will just be over a quarter of last year’s levels.

Why Seoul recorded negative office demand in Q3

Net absorption was -102,600sqm during the quarter.

Why Seoul’s office leasing market might be volatile through H1 2026

Major conglomerates are either downsizing or relocating.

Seoul’s 2025 office transaction volume on track to surpass 2021 peak

Transaction volumes reached a record KRW14.6 trillion in 2021.

Seoul industrial transaction volumes record strong rebound in Q3

Thanks to landmark deals that were delayed from the prior quarter.

Seoul Q3 prime office rents climb 4.6%

Meanwhile, average office maintenance fees rose 2.9%.

Seoul prime office net absorption hits -18,600sqm in Q3

Learn more about how net absorption in each of the submarkets fared.