“City Profile - Seoul” provides historical and forecast data on key city level metrics along with analytical coverage of the latest political, economic, social, technological, infrastructural, legal and environmental issues affecting Seoul.
The report contains detailed tourism, retail, construction, technology and public infrastructure data and insight into economic, social, and industry trends.
Seoul is the capital and most populous city of the Republic of Korea (ROK). Seoul is a key financial and economic hub of South Korea accounting for around 21.2% of the national GDP. In 2024, Seoul's economy grew by 2.7% in real terms as it encountered significant challenges, resulting in minimal growth due to political turmoil and weakened domestic demand. The impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo led to declining consumer and business confidence, raising concerns about South Korea's global creditworthiness and straining an already pressured economy amid rising external risks.
The report contains detailed tourism, retail, construction, technology and public infrastructure data and insight into economic, social, and industry trends.
Seoul is the capital and most populous city of the Republic of Korea (ROK). Seoul is a key financial and economic hub of South Korea accounting for around 21.2% of the national GDP. In 2024, Seoul's economy grew by 2.7% in real terms as it encountered significant challenges, resulting in minimal growth due to political turmoil and weakened domestic demand. The impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo led to declining consumer and business confidence, raising concerns about South Korea's global creditworthiness and straining an already pressured economy amid rising external risks.
Scope
- The Industry and service sectors remain the key contributor to the regional economy and the major employers.
- In 2024, Seoul's tourism sector rebounded significantly after three challenging years, driven by government initiatives and the Korean Wave's popularity. The city has shifted from an IT hub to a global tourist destination, attracting more visitors from Southeast Asia, North America, and Europe, while arrivals from China have declined. Notably, there has been growth in tourists from the US, the Netherlands, and France, highlighting Seoul's appeal to international travelers.
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- Gain a comprehensive knowledge of future economic and demographic trends and understand the performance of various sectors within the city.
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Table of Contents
1. City Snapshot4. Business Environment Analysis
2. PEST Analysis
3. Technology and Infrastructure
5. Travel and Tourism
6. Construction and Real Estate
7. Retail
List of Tables
List of Figures
