Figure 39: Annual Inbound Investment Volume (Price)
Foreign investors' heightened preference for Seoul is evidenced by recent data. In 2025, total inbound investment reached KRW 6.5 trillion, hitting an all-time high and underscoring Seoul's position as a premier investment destination in Asia Pacific. at around 20%. This suggests that as the overall market size expands, the absolute volume of inbound investment rises in tandem, contributing to the market's By sector, logistics dominates foreign capital inflows in terms of both transaction volume and price. Inbound investment in the logistics sector reached approximately KRW 4 trillion in 2025, accounting for 62% of the total, continuing a sharp upward trend that began in 2023. The office sector also showed steady demand, recording approximately KRW 2 trillion in 2025. Consequently, the dual-pillar structure of logistics and office has established itself as the core foundation of current inbound investment. There are emerging signs of new sectors being integrated into this dual-pillar structure. (2024-2025), indicating that investor interest is translating into actual execution. Meanwhile, investment in data centers by major foreign pension funds and global private equity firms is actively progressing; a trend expected to further bolster the share of foreign capital. This gradual inflow into hotels and data centers will serve as a foundation for Seoul's investment market to evolve into a more balanced, multi-sector