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Our Neighborhoods Entering a New Era: Seongsu EditionSeongsu is often described with a range of defining keywords: the No.1 district in foreign visitor growth and one of the strongest sales growth markets for top global brands.
Lina Lee • May 29, 2026
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Our Neighborhoods Entering a New Era Season 4In this issue, we focus on Gangnam, which consistently ranks No.1 in terms of mentions, and Myeongdong, where foreign consumer activity remains strong.
Lina Lee • April 02, 2026
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Seoul High Street Retail Report 2025In 2025, Seoul’s high-street retail districts experienced a moderation in growth momentum, with recovery patterns varying across submarkets.
Suki Kim • December 05, 2025
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Our Neighborhoods Entering a New Era: Gangnam EditionThe high street, Gangnam, has been regaining its prominence, reaffirming its influence in the market.
Kelly Nam • December 02, 2025
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Our Neighborhoods Entering a New Era: Hannamdong EditionHannam-dong has emerged as the center of K-fashion.
Kelly Nam • October 31, 2025
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Our Neighborhoods Entering a New Era: Hongdae EditionThe high street, Hongdae, influenced by the nearby university areas, attracts a large share of visitors in their 20s and 30s.
Kelly Nam • October 13, 2025
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Our Neighborhoods Entering a New Era: Myeongdong EditionMyeongdong is one of Korea’s most historic high streets.
Kelly Nam • September 23, 2025
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Our Neighborhoods Entering a New Era: Medical FocusKorea’s medical aesthetics market is growing by over 30% annually, fueled by diverse demand from the MZ generation, middle-aged consumers, grooming-conscious men, and foreign tourists.
Jeff Kwon • July 03, 2025
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Our Neighborhoods Entering a New Era: Dosan Park EditionOne of the high streets, Dosan Park has become a hotspot for sophisticated consumption despite its small size.
Kelly Nam • July 01, 2025
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K-retail OutboundKorean retail brands are rapidly expanding their presence in global markets. While overseas expansion was once led primarily by large conglomerates, the landscape is now diversifying with the growing prominence of designer labels, athleisure brands, and indie beauty companies.
May 26, 2025
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2024 Seoul High Street Retail ReportSeoul high street retail market showed a gradual recovery in 2024 compared to 2023.
Suki Kim • October 17, 2024
