# Jongno / Gwanghwamun (CBD) vs other Seoul submarkets

> Jongno / Gwanghwamun (CBD) (trophy, ~₩130,000/pyeong/mo · ≈ $31.6 PSF/yr USD) is one of 6 Seoul Class A submarkets we track.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Jongno / Gwanghwamun (CBD) sits at trophy tier.
- Average rent ₩130,000/pyeong/mo · ≈ $31.6 PSF/yr USD vs city average 142000.
- Compared submarkets: Yeouido (YBD) (trophy), Gangnam (GBD) (trophy), Seongsu (prime).

## Key facts
- **city**: Seoul
- **submarket**: Jongno / Gwanghwamun (CBD)
- **tier**: trophy
- **averageRentLocal**: ₩130,000/pyeong/mo · ≈ $31.6 PSF/yr USD
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $34/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 5.2%

## FAQ
### What other submarkets compete with Jongno / Gwanghwamun (CBD) in Seoul?
Yeouido (YBD), Gangnam (GBD), Seongsu

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/seoul/jongno-gwanghwamun/topics/vs-other-submarkets), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.