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Located in Yeouido, Parc1 is a large-scale mixed-use development comprising a shopping mall, luxury hotel, and office towers.

Total Investment: Approximately $1.5 billion USD (~1.5 trillion KRW)
Developer: Skylan Properties Korea Ltd., with Morgan Stanley as financial advisor
It is one of the most ambitious real estate projects in Seoul and features some of the tallest buildings in the city.

Situated in Munjeong-dong, Songpa District, Garden 5 is one of Korea’s largest specialized shopping complexes.

Investment: Around 1.3 trillion KRW
Originally developed as a relocation site for Cheonggyecheon merchants, the complex faced high vacancy rates at first but has since evolved into a vibrant commercial and cultural space.

Located in Sindorim-dong, Guro District, D-Cube City is a massive mixed-use development.

Construction Cost: Approximately 1.3 trillion KRW
Developer: Daesung Industrial Co., Ltd.
The complex includes a department store, office spaces, theater, hotel, park, residential units, and an art center.

Built on the site of a former textile factory in Yeongdeungpo District, Times Square opened in 2009 and remains one of Seoul’s most popular malls.

Construction Cost: About 600 billion KRW
It attracts approximately 210,000 visitors daily and integrates shopping, entertainment, and cultural facilities in a spacious layout.

Designed by world-renowned architect Zaha Hadid, the DDP is a landmark of Seoul’s contemporary architecture and a hub for design and fashion.

Construction Cost: About $451 million USD
Opened in 2014, it includes exhibition halls, a design museum, and multipurpose spaces.
Though not a traditional shopping mall, its impact on the commercial and cultural landscape of Seoul places it among the most significant investments.