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Data Centres

Powering performance in a digital world

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Driving value across the data centre lifecycle.

South Korea is a major hub for digital innovation, which means demand for data centres in Seoul, Busan, and other tech hotspots is soaring. As AI and cloud services expand, securing the right sites with enough power is a major challenge. We help our clients find their way through South Korea’s competitive market, combining local insight with technical skill to match real estate with digital needs.

We understand the market's unique hurdles, from regulations to land and power limits. Our strong relationships with utilities and local governments give you an edge. With deep market knowledge of supply, pricing, and power, we help you make smart choices for long-term growth. 

Ready to advance your data center strategy? Contact us today. 

What Sets Us Apart

End-to-end lifecycle support

We support clients from site selection and lease negotiation to facility management and disposition. Our integrated model ensures your real estate strategy aligns with digital infrastructure needs across South Korea’s evolving market, delivering continuity at every stage.

Sector-specific expertise

Our specialists offer technical knowledge of regional power, cooling, and regulatory standards. Whether for hyperscale expansion or enterprise migration, we provide strategies aligned with your operational goals and local market realities.

Connected to the market

We have strong relationships with operators, developers, and government agencies across Seoul, Busan, and emerging tech zones. This connectivity gives you a competitive edge in securing sites, navigating approvals, and entering new markets with confidence.

Powered by intelligence

Our proprietary research offers real-time visibility into supply, demand, pricing, and power availability in the data centre markets. This intelligence enables informed decisions backed by accurate data and forward-looking analysis.

Global reach, local execution

Our global platform enables portfolio-wide strategies, while our specialists in major data centre regions deliver tailored, on-the-ground execution that reflects the unique market dynamics. We offer consistent quality wherever you operate.

Performance-minded and future-focused

We prioritise resilience, sustainability, and cost efficiency. Our teams help you design and operate facilities that perform today while adapting to tomorrow’s technological demands, ensuring long-term operational excellence and readiness for future growth.

Services

Investor Services



Capital Markets


We connect investors with acquisition opportunities, joint ventures, and capital sources in South Korea. Our team offers transaction execution, market analysis, and strategic advisory for institutional investors and developers.

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Agency Leasing


Our specialists market available data centre capacity to qualified tenants and negotiate leases to optimise occupancy. We use extensive market intelligence and tenant relationships to maximise your rental income.

Learn more about our agency leasing services

Asset Services


We offer comprehensive asset management for data centre portfolios, including financial reporting and operational oversight. Our teams optimise property performance and ensure compliance with all investor and local regulations. 

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Valuation & Advisory


Our professionals deliver accurate data centre asset valuations based on technical specifications, power, and market position. We advise on acquisitions, dispositions, and portfolio optimisation strategies.

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Project & Development Services


We manage data centre projects from site acquisition to completion. Our teams coordinate with utilities and contractors to ensure projects meet technical specifications while controlling costs and timelines.

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Energy & Sustainability Services


Our specialists help investors optimise power consumption and integrate renewables. We develop strategies that reduce operating costs while meeting South Korea's environmental compliance requirements.


Occupier Services




Tenant Representation


We represent data centre occupiers, negotiating favourable lease terms and securing optimal colocation or build-to-suit facilities. Our advisors evaluate power reliability, connectivity, and infrastructure to ensure your facility meets operational requirements while controlling costs.

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Supply Chain & Logistics Advisory


Our logistics specialists help data centre operators optimise equipment delivery and streamline supply chain operations. We provide site analysis, evaluate transportation infrastructure, and develop strategies that minimise deployment timelines and enhance efficiency. 

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Location & Labour Analytics


We deliver comprehensive location analysis evaluating power, fibre connectivity, labour markets, and regulatory environments across South Korea. Our data-driven insights support site selection decisions and provide clarity on operational costs and infrastructure readiness.

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Project & Development Services


Our project management teams oversee data centre construction and fit-out projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery. We manage contractors, secure regulatory approvals, and provide technical oversight throughout the development process to meet your specifications.

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Facility Services 


We provide ongoing facility management for operational data centres, including preventive maintenance and compliance monitoring. Our teams ensure continuous uptime while optimising operational costs and maintaining South Korea's stringent facility standards. 

Learn more about our facility management services

Corporate Sustainability Services


Our sustainability advisors help data centre operators achieve energy efficiency targets and integrate renewables. We develop strategies aligned with your corporate ESG goals, ensuring compliance with South Korea's environmental regulations while reducing operational costs.

Team

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Dan Kim

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Research

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Insights • Supply Chain

Logistics Tenant Profile – Wide Busan

The Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam region accounts for approximately 12.3% of Korea's total logistics center supply, making it the second-largest logistics hub after the Seoul Metropolitan Area. 
Carter Kim • 10/06/2026
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Research • Supply Chain

Korea Logistics Market Report

The 2026 Korea Logistics Market Report examines the turn in the supply cycle, the structural shift in demand toward larger, higher-spec assets across wider geographies, and the concentration of investment activity in core assets, with in-depth analysis by submarket.
Suki Kim • 05/06/2026
Warehouse Internal Rack
MarketBeat • Investment / Capital Markets

Investment MarketBeat Report

Cushman & Wakefield's Q1 2026 Seoul Investment MarketBeat report is now available to download. Please click on the link to read our latest report.
Suki Kim • 30/04/2026
APAC Marketbeat
MarketBeat

Seoul MarketBeat

Cushman & Wakefield MarketBeat reports analyze quarterly economic and commercial real estate activity including supply, demand and pricing trends at the market and submarket levels.
Suki Kim • 29/08/2025
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Insights • Supply Chain

Logistics Tenant Profile #16 – Northeastern SMA: The Last Frontier in SMA

The Northeast region of SMA(Seoul Metropolitan Area) has had a limited supply of logistics centers due to legal regulations such as the designation of the metropolitan maintenance area and military facility protection zone, and only 1.4% of SMA's logistics centers is in the northeastern area.
Carter Kim • 27/05/2024
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Insights • Supply Chain

Logistics Tenant Profile #3 – Yongin: Still the Capital’s Cold Chain Leader?

Yongin has long been recognized as a key cold chain logistics hub in the SMA. While Suji and Giheung districts host many aging refrigerated and frozen logistics centers, new town developments have limited opportunities for redevelopment in these areas.
Carter Kim • 28/02/2023
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Insights • Supply Chain

Logistics Tenant Profile #2 – Icheon: Korea’s Premier Logistics Hub

Icheon has established itself as a traditional logistics center supply region within the SMA, thanks to its relatively low land costs and strategic location where major highways connecting the country intersect.
Carter Kim • 31/01/2023
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Insights • Supply Chain

Logistics Tenant Profile #1 – Incheon: From Trade Hub to E-commerce Battleground

Incheon has seen a steady increase in demand for logistics centers due to the growing cargo volumes at Incheon Airport and Incheon Port
Carter Kim • 30/12/2022
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The local market offers exceptional digital infrastructure, high internet penetration rates, and strong government support for technology development. Seoul and surrounding areas provide access to reliable power, skilled technical talent, and connectivity to major Asian markets. We help investors navigate local regulations, identify optimal sites with adequate power capacity, and execute transactions that capitalise on South Korea's position as a regional technology hub.

We evaluate potential sites based on power availability, fibre connectivity, proximity to network exchange points, and regulatory requirements. Our site selection process includes utility coordination, risk assessment, and financial analysis to ensure locations meet technical specifications while supporting long-term operational objectives across major hubs.

Primary challenges include securing adequate power capacity, navigating zoning regulations, and managing construction timelines in competitive markets like Seoul. We help clients overcome these obstacles through our relationships with utilities, local governments, and construction partners, ensuring projects progress efficiently while meeting technical and regulatory requirements.

Local data centre leases often incorporate power pricing mechanisms, service level agreements for uptime, and specific technical requirements for cooling and connectivity. We negotiate lease terms that protect tenant interests while ensuring facilities meet operational needs, providing clarity on power costs, maintenance responsibilities, and expansion options.

Energy efficiency, renewable energy sourcing, and water conservation are critical sustainability factors for the sector. We help clients implement energy-efficient cooling systems, pursue green building certifications, and develop strategies to reduce carbon footprint while managing operational costs and meeting corporate sustainability goals.

We provide comprehensive facility management services focused on uptime, cost control, and operational efficiency. Our teams implement proactive maintenance programmes, coordinate with vendors and utilities, manage security protocols, and provide detailed financial reporting. This ensures data centres operate at peak performance while supporting tenant satisfaction and long-term asset value across South Korea.

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