Invest Seoul

WHY Invest in SEOUL

Center of Global Business
Center of Northeast Asia, connected to over 30 large cities within 3 hours
Top 4 Best Airports for Cargo Handling, Ranked 6th (2020)
The world's 5th largest e-commerce market with a transaction volume of 104.1 billion dollars.
Optimal Business Environment
Ranked first in ICT penetration rate for three consecutive years (2018-2020)
No.1 in UN E-Government Survey, E-Government Development Index, and E-Participation Index(2020)
70% or more of global brand companies are based in Seoul.
Abundant and High Quality Manpower
The highest university graduation rate among OECD countries (2021)
Ranked first in the university education system sector in Asia (2018)
Ranked third as a student-friendly city (2021)
Active early adopter and prosumer activities.
Industrial clusters
Strategically supporting the development of industrial clusters focused on
Seoul's core industries, including research and development, information and communications technology, artificial intelligence, and services.

01Cash Grants
For Foreign Direct Investment that has a significant effect on the Korean economy,the state or a local government may provide the foreign direct invested company with cash grants to partially support the funds required for its business operation
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02Subsidies
Local governments may grant an employment subsidy and an education and training subsidy in consideration of the employment scale and the impact on the development of the local economy.
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03Tax Exemption
In cases where a foreign investment meets the following requirements, the relevant investment can be exempted from acquisition tax and property tax on real estate in accordance with the Restriction of Special Local Taxation Act.
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04Business Centers
Seoul Metropolitan Government operates 257 rooms at 10 sites to lease places of business for foreign direct invested companies.
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The number of ongoing project : 0

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Industry Group status

Agriculture, forestry and fishing Mining and quarrying Manufacturing Electricity, gas, steam and water supply
Credit rating status
- Good (A1 ~ A3)
  
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- Fair (B1 ~ B3)
  
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- Caution (C1 ~ C2)
  
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- Poor (C3 ~ D)
  
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ICT Industries
Seoul is the center of Korea's ICT industry.
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BIO Industries
The city of Seoul is where the most clinical trials for new drug development are conducted in the world.
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R&DClick to open details
R&D Industries
Seoul nurtures global startups and small and medium-sized enterprises that will lead the future.
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Digital
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Digital Content Industries
75% of Korea's digital content is produced in Seoul.
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Tourism Industry
Hidden nature and palaces exist in many buildings, Hanok traditional architecture enhances the charm of Seoul.
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Beauty Industry
Musinsa, Mediheal, honey glow mask.. The K-Beauty Unicorn was created and developed in Seoul.
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