The Core of Seoul,
The Core of Tomorrow

서울의 중심, 내일의 중심!

ABOUT

Evolving from the core of the rail industry,
to the core of global business for the future
Location
40-1 Hangangno 3(sam)-ga, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Total Area
456,099 m²
Period
November 28, 2024 (District Designation Date) – End of 2029
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The Future Global Business Hub
Begins in Yongsan

WHY YONGSAN

Global Transport Hub
Connecting Airport and City
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WHY YONGSAN

Railway Hub Connecting
Major Cities Nationwide
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WHY YONGSAN

Beyond the center of Seoul,
Shaping the Future of Korea

Between Yeouido and Gangnam,

On Seoul’s central business axis,

Yongsan sets a new global standard.

OUR GOAL

Global talent in international business & advanced industries will gather here,
fostering a new urban space that supports a future-oriented and
environmentally friendly work-live-play balance

  • Work, Live and Play – All in ONE Place A vertical city with mixed-use development

  • For Climate Change Adaptation Eco-friendly city for the future

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DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

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DEVELOPMENT
STRATEGY
Work, Live and Play – All in ONE Place Vertical City with Mixed-use Development
  • Global Compact City with Work, Exchange, Living and Leisure
  • Integrated Innovation City with Vertical and Horizontal Mix of Uses
02/04
DEVELOPMENT
STRATEGY
Multilayered Green Walkable City in harmony with nature
  • Multilayered, Compact City
  • Walkable, Multi-Level Garden City
03/04
DEVELOPMENT
STRATEGY
Smart Eco-City the beginning of Seoul Carbon Neutrality
  • Smart Mobility City with Transit, Autonomous Driving, and Robotic Parking
  • Eco-City with Climate Action and Energy Self-Reliance
04/04
DEVELOPMENT
STRATEGY
City of Collaborative & Emotional Connections uniting global citizens
  • Cultural Space Enhancing Seoul’s Urban Competitiveness
  • Global Festivals and Events Showcasing Seoul’s Uniqueness

International Business Zone

International Business, Conventions, Culture & Transit Hub

Work
Multinational Corporations
MICE
Exhibitions, Conventions, Hotels
Culture
Commercial and Cultural facilities
Transit
Integration with Yongsan Station
Autonomous Driving / UAM Operations

Business Complex Zone

ICT-Based Hub for Next-Generation Industries

Work
Companies in Digital and Other Industry 4.0 Sectors
(Yongsan AI & ICT Innovation District Associated with Hyundai R&D)
Live
Housing for Expatriates and Corporate Employees; Advanced Logistics Facilities
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GLOBAL REACH

A city where global talent aspires to live is
a true measure of competitiveness
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EFFECT

Creating a global business hub
To make Seoul the economic capital of opportunity and innovation

STEP 01Public Development: Infrastructure Setup

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PROGRESS

Possibilities build over time,
Seoul’s Global Business Hub is taking shape
24.02.14

Public Announcement of Development Plan

24.11.28

Announcement of District Designation
& Development Plan

(Seoul Notice No. 2025-577)

25.11

Approval of
the implementation plan

26. First Half

Infrastructure Construction
& Land Sales Start

End of 2029

Completion of Site Preparation and
Infrastructure Works

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DEVELOPERS

The project will be led by the public sector,
to ensure a stable urban development
The project will be led by the public sector,
to ensure a stable urban development

BRAND

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The Core of Seoul, The Core of Tomorrow

Railway Transport Hub

Civic Partnership Hub

Global Business Hub

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Trust, Connectivity, Stability, Mobility

Vitality, Balance, Resilience, Public Value

Global Reach, Creativity, Future Vision