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title: "Jongno / Gwanghwamun (CBD), Seoul tenant profile"
description: "Which tenants cluster in Jongno / Gwanghwamun (CBD) and why."
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> Jongno / Gwanghwamun (CBD)'s tenant base is anchored by government, banking, professional services, conglomerate hqs.

## TL;DR

- Tier: trophy.
- Tenant character: Seoul's historic corporate spine.
- Average rent: ₩130,000/pyeong/mo · ≈ $31.6 PSF/yr USD.

# Jongno / Gwanghwamun (CBD), Seoul tenant profile

**Jongno / Gwanghwamun (CBD)'s tenant base is anchored by government, banking, professional services, conglomerate hqs.**

## TL;DR

- Tier: trophy.
- Tenant character: Seoul's historic corporate spine.
- Average rent: ₩130,000/pyeong/mo · ≈ $31.6 PSF/yr USD.

## Who clusters here

Government, banking, professional services, conglomerate HQs.

## What that means for newcomers

Newcomers to Jongno / Gwanghwamun (CBD) should expect peer-tenant scrutiny: covenant strength, brand fit, and signage standards are watched closely. Lease-up product underwrites by [anchor tenant](/glossary/anchor-tenant); secondary tenants typically benefit from anchor halo.

## 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%|

## Frequently asked questions

****What kind of tenants lease in Jongno / Gwanghwamun (CBD)?****
: Government, banking, professional services, conglomerate HQs.

## Related

- [**Jongno / Gwanghwamun (CBD) — submarket overview**](/cities/seoul/jongno-gwanghwamun)
- [**Seoul — full city profile**](/cities/seoul)
- [**Seoul submarkets — all**](/cities/seoul/neighborhoods-overview)
- [**Jongno / Gwanghwamun (CBD) — Rents**](/cities/seoul/jongno-gwanghwamun/topics/rents-and-availability)
- [**Jongno / Gwanghwamun (CBD) — Transit**](/cities/seoul/jongno-gwanghwamun/topics/transit-and-commute)
- [**Jongno / Gwanghwamun (CBD) — Amenity**](/cities/seoul/jongno-gwanghwamun/topics/amenity-and-lifestyle)
- [**Jongno / Gwanghwamun (CBD) — Buildings**](/cities/seoul/jongno-gwanghwamun/topics/trophy-and-comparables)

## Editorial provenance

Reviewed by [**Kenji Watanabe**](/about/authors/kenji-watanabe) — APAC contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our [methodology](/about/methodology) and [editorial standards](/about/editorial-standards).

### Primary sources for this page

- [CBRE Marketview reports](https://www.cbre.com/insights) — CBRE
- [JLL Office Insight](https://www.jll.com/en/trends-and-insights) — JLL
- [Cushman & Wakefield Marketbeat](https://www.cushmanwakefield.com/en/insights) — Cushman & Wakefield
- [Savills World Research](https://www.savills.com/research_articles/) — Savills
- [Colliers Global Office Outlook](https://www.colliers.com/en/research) — Colliers

[Full sources index](/about/sources) · [Submit a correction](/about/corrections)

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