In a landscape of rapid transformation, South Korea's office market presents unique opportunities. As businesses adapt to hybrid work and evolving sustainability mandates, a forward-thinking office strategy offers a distinct competitive advantage. We deliver comprehensive advisory services that align real estate decisions with core business objectives, leveraging deep market knowledge to drive optimal outcomes within Seoul's sophisticated commercial landscape.
Industries & Specialties
Office
Strategic environments, global reach, high-performance workspaces
What Sets Us Apart
Talent-first Workplace Strategies
We create workplaces that attract top talent in Seoul's competitive market. Our strategies align office design with Korea's unique labour dynamics, blending traditional business culture with modern flexible work models to improve talent retention and productivity.
Global Scale, Gateway Intelligence
Our Seoul experts combine a global perspective with deep local knowledge of the CBD, Gangnam, and Yeouido. We offer clients unparalleled access to off-market opportunities, providing nuanced insights across Seoul's distinct business districts to ensure optimal real estate positioning.
ESG & Regulatory Compliance
We guide clients through Korea's green building landscape to meet sustainability goals. Our specialists identify G-SEED certified properties and develop strategies to ensure your portfolio aligns with corporate commitments and future-proofs assets against evolving environmental standards.
Korean Lease Structure Expertise
We master Korea's unique leasing practices, from large security deposits to complex rental structures. Our advisors possess deep expertise in local lease negotiation, ensuring optimal terms and effective risk mitigation in Seoul's distinctive real estate environment.
Integrated Lifecycle Services
From site selection to project delivery, we provide seamless, end-to-end service. Our integrated approach streamlines the complexities of fit-outs, measurements, and timelines, ensuring your project is completed on schedule while navigating local market practices.
Data-driven Market Intelligence
We leverage real-time market data to optimise portfolio performance. Our analytics track vacancy, rental growth, and transaction trends across Seoul's key submarkets, providing actionable intelligence to help landlords and investors navigate market cycles effectively.
Services
Investor Services
Capital Markets
We connect clients to active capital, leveraging deep investor relationships to maximise asset value and achieve optimal pricing in Seoul's dynamic investment market.
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Agency Leasing
Our bespoke strategies enhance asset awareness and stabilise occupancy by targeting premier domestic and multinational tenants and aligning with Korean corporate priorities.
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Asset Services
We elevate asset performance by delivering superior property management and tenant experiences that meet both international standards and local expectations.
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Valuation & Advisory
We provide precise, data-driven valuations that reflect Seoul's complex market dynamics, empowering clients to make informed, strategic portfolio decisions.
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Occupier Services
Tenant Representation
We secure ideal locations and negotiate favorable terms by leveraging our deep understanding of Korea's unique leasing environment and commercial landscape.
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Total Workplace
We design high-performance workspaces that balance Korean corporate culture with modern collaborative needs, enhancing productivity and employee satisfaction.
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Flexible Office Solutions
We provide strategic advice on navigating Seoul’s expanding flexible workspace sector, ensuring optimal solutions that align with your portfolio and business goals.
Project & Development Services
We manage complex projects from start to finish, delivering workspace transformations that meet global standards while adhering to local practices and timelines.
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Sustainability & ESG
We deliver expert guidance to help you achieve your ESG objectives, navigate green building certifications, and enhance your corporate reputation in a sustainability-focused market.
Research
MarketBeat • Investment / Capital Markets
Cushman & Wakefield's Q2 2026 Seoul Investment MarketBeat report is now available to download. Please click on the link to read our latest report.
Suki Kim • 03/08/2026
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
Research • Investment / Capital Markets
The average vacancy rate in Seoul's prime business districts was 2.4% in the first quarter of 2024, marking the seventh consecutive quarter with vacancy rates in the low 2% range, creating a fully landlord-dominated market.
Jin So • 03/07/2024
Research • Workplace
2024 Korea Commercial Real Estate Market Outlook Report
This report provides an overview of the current domestic economy using macroeconomic data and presents a 2024 outlook on the commercial real estate market for key sectors of the industry.
Jin So • 18/12/2023
Research • Workplace
REWORKING the Office Asia Pacific
Our ‘REWORKING’ series examines decision-making for occupiers under four key considerations: Cost, Carbon, Culture and Community – under which the changing demands, needs and impacts on office spaces and strategies can be examined.
Anshul Jain • 03/11/2023
Insights • Workplace
Obsolescence Equals Opportunity
Much has been written about the potential death of the office, with justifiable concern that some office properties may never again be fit for their original purpose. Running counter to the doomsday narrative is Cushman & Wakefield’s new publication, Obsolescence Equals Opportunity. In it, we offer a perspective focused on the upside potential for owners who are able to meet the market’s call to action.
Kevin Thorpe • 22/02/2023
Research • Workplace
Asia Pacific Office Outlook 2023
Supply, Demand, Vacancy and Rent: A look at the fundamentals underpinning Asia Pacific’s key office markets in 2023 and beyond.
Insights • Investment / Capital Markets
Sorim Jie: South Korea’s commercial real estate investment market continues to thrive
South Korea’s commercial real estate investment market has been on fire since 2017, and investment volume continued to ramp up in 2020 and 2021 despite the pandemic.
Sorim Jie • 14/02/2022
Insights • Investment / Capital Markets
Cross-border Investment Webinar 2020
This webinar focused on US office and logistics investments and was set to help investors in Korea formulate their real estate strategies as the global economy prepares for a full recovery from the global health crisis.
Sorim Jie • 10/12/2020
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Leasing an office in Seoul involves unique practices, such as key money deposits and specific lease systems. We help clients navigate these structures, ensuring a smooth leasing process that protects their interests. Our expertise also includes understanding lease terms, renewal rights, and the cultural aspects of landlord-tenant relationships in Korea.
Sustainability is becoming increasingly important for businesses choosing office spaces. We assist clients in selecting energy-efficient buildings and developing strategies to reduce their environmental impact, ensuring they align with their sustainability goals while creating healthier work environments.
Seoul's office market includes distinct districts, each with a unique character. CBD is popular among traditional corporations, Gangnam (GBD) is known for tech and finance, and Yeouido (YBD) is a hub for financial services. We help clients choose locations that match their business needs and corporate culture.
Korean buildings often include larger common areas, which can impact how space is utilised. We guide clients in understanding local space layouts, negotiating optimal usage, and creating office designs that balance cultural preferences with operational efficiency.
Environmental performance is a key factor in office selection. We help clients identify buildings that combine sustainability features with high-quality workplace environments, ensuring both employee wellbeing and alignment with corporate values.
