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[<Forum on Quantum Computing in the Financial Industry> Held]Date : 2025.04.17
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[Seoul Signs MOU with 'Intuitive Surgical', the Global Leader in Robotic Surgery, Securing KRW 15 Billion Investment]Date : 2025.04.16
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[[Call for Application] Invest Seoul All-In-One Pacakge [Pre-Support] in 2025]Date : 2025.03.26
WHY Invest in SEOUL
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Center of Global Business
Center of Northeast Asia, connected to over 30 large cities within 3 hours
Top 4 Best Airports for Cargo Handling, Ranked 6th (2020)
The world's 5th largest e-commerce market with a transaction volume of 104.1 billion dollars. -
Optimal Business Environment
Ranked first in ICT penetration rate for three consecutive years (2018-2020)
No.1 in UN E-Government Survey, E-Government Development Index, and E-Participation Index(2020)
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Abundant and High Quality Manpower
The highest university graduation rate among OECD countries (2021)
Ranked first in the university education system sector in Asia (2018)
Ranked third as a student-friendly city (2021)
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Industrial clusters
Strategically supporting the development of industrial clusters focused on
Seoul's core industries, including research and development, information and communications technology, artificial intelligence, and services.
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01Cash Grants
For Foreign Direct Investment that has a significant effect on the Korean economy,the state or a local government may provide the foreign direct invested company with cash grants to partially support the funds required for its business operation
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02Subsidies
Local governments may grant an employment subsidy and an education and training subsidy in consideration of the employment scale and the impact on the development of the local economy.
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03Tax Exemption
In cases where a foreign investment meets the following requirements, the relevant investment can be exempted from acquisition tax and property tax on real estate in accordance with the Restriction of Special Local Taxation Act.
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04Business Centers
Seoul Metropolitan Government operates 257 rooms at 10 sites to lease places of business for foreign direct invested companies.
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Support projects
The number of ongoing project : 1
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Company Invitation [Call for Application] Invest Seoul All-In-One Pacakge [Pre-Support] in 2025
- Screening Process : 1st
- Invitation Method : Selection after Assessment
- Number of Investors Invited : 0/0(Quota)
- Project Period : 2025-03-24 ~ 2025-11-28
- Application Period : 2025-03-24 00:00 ~ 2025-06-30 00:00
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Others The 2nd Foreign Startup School in 2025 (English Course)
- Screening Process : 1st
- Invitation Method : Selection after Assessment
- Number of Investors Invited : No Limitations to Applicant
- Project Period : 2025-04-17 ~ 2025-04-30
- Application Period : 2025-03-18 00:00 ~ 2025-04-07 15:00
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Company Invitation Call for 2024 FDI All-in-One Package
- Screening Process : 1st
- Invitation Method : Selection after Assessment
- Number of Investors Invited : 0/0(Quota)
- Project Period : 2024-03-04 ~ 2024-12-06
- Application Period : 2024-08-01 00:00 ~ 2024-12-06 00:00
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Others 2024 Foreign Start-up Idea Contest(A Big Think)
- Screening Process : 1st
- Invitation Method : Selection after Assessment
- Number of Investors Invited : No Limitations to Applicant
- Project Period : 2024-06-24 ~ 2024-10-24
- Application Period : 2024-06-24 00:00 ~ 2024-07-13 00:00
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Others [Call for Applications] 2024 The 4th Foreign Startup School
- Screening Process : 1st
- Invitation Method : In Order of Application
- Number of Investors Invited : 40(Quota), 0(Quota of Persons on Standby)
- Project Period : 2024-05-20 ~ 2024-05-31
- Application Period : 2024-05-03 18:00 ~ 2024-05-15 18:00
All
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News Seoul Signs MOU with 'Intuitive Surgical', the Global Leader in Robotic Surgery, Securing KRW 15 Billion Investment 2025.04.16
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News Mipim : 'Yongsan Seoul Core' selected as one of the top 5 real estate projects worldwide seeking investment 2025.03.13
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News Participating in 2025 MIPIM to promote major development projects in Seoul and attract investment 2025.03.04
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News ‘Seoul Investment Promotion Foundation Establishment Discussion Forum’ held 2025.02.18
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News Oh Se-hoon meets with foreign investment companies and says, “Seoul is a safe city… Please invest with confidence.” 2024.12.14
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Success Stories Seoul based Companies 8 - Elice 2024.11.18
Industries
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ICTDetails opened
ICT Industries
Seoul is the center of Korea's ICT industry.
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BIOClick to open details
BIO Industries
The city of Seoul is where the most clinical trials for new drug development are conducted in the world.
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R&DClick to open details
R&D Industries
Seoul nurtures global startups and small and medium-sized enterprises that will lead the future.
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Digital
ContentsClick to open detailsDigital Content Industries75% of Korea's digital content is produced in Seoul.
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TourismClick to open details
Tourism Industry
Hidden nature and palaces exist in many buildings, Hanok traditional architecture enhances the charm of Seoul.
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FashionClick to open details
Beauty Industry
Musinsa, Mediheal, honey glow mask.. The K-Beauty Unicorn was created and developed in Seoul.
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