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NC Square is a mid-sized shopping mall in Seoul, South Korea, opened in 2015, spanning 65,000 square meters of gross leasable area across five levels. Owned by NC Corporation and managed by NC Management, it hosts 250 stores with a diverse tenant mix anchored by Lotte Mart, CGV Cinema, and Uniqlo, emphasizing retail, dining, and entertainment. Annual footfall reaches 5 million visitors, with an average dwell time of 120 minutes; motivations include shopping (40%), dining (35%), and home decor (25%).

Occupancy is strong at 95%, supported by sales of 10 million KRW per square meter and a 30% conversion rate. Average rents are 10,000 KRW per square meter monthly, with medium lease term flexibility.

Accessibility benefits from high public transport links, proximity to main roads, heavy pedestrian traffic, and 2,000 parking spaces. The catchment area serves 1.3 million residents, median age 44, with household incomes averaging 50 million KRW annually and per capita retail spending of 5,000 USD.

Market position is competitive amid high e-commerce penetration (96% internet access) and dense local rivals, yet promotional events (50 yearly) and a 40% loyalty program penetration aid performance.

Leasing advantages encompass available 2,000 square meters of space and a pipeline of 10 new tenants, though drawbacks include demands for more trendy fashion, international dining, and family amenities to retain young demographics.

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Hours of Operation

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Monday10:00 AM — 09:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM — 09:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM — 09:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM — 09:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM — 06:00 PM
Holiday Hours

Hours may vary on public holidays. Check with individual stores for specific holiday schedules.

123 Gangnam-daero, Seoul, South Korea

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Demographic Profile

The primary catchment for NC Square encompasses 1.3 million people within a 300,000 square kilometer radius, extending secondarily to 1 million more. Median resident age is 44 years, with average household size of 2.3 and 70% tertiary education attainment. Median household income stands at 50 million KRW yearly, supporting per capita retail spending of 5,000 USD, including 1,200 USD on apparel, 2,500 USD on groceries, and 800 USD on electronics. Population growth is 1.2% annually, unemployment at 3%, and cost of living index at 80, indicating a stable, middle-income base suitable for mid-tier retail but sensitive to economic shifts in Seouls northern districts.

Competition and Market Risks

NC Square operates in a high-density competitive environment with numerous similar shopping malls nearby, alongside intense e-commerce rivalry given 96% internet penetration and 20% click-and-collect adoption. Retail sales per square meter are 10 million KRW, but market saturation in fashion and daily goods categories poses risks, with young adults seeking more sustainable and streetwear options. E-commerce competition erodes physical traffic, while local rivals draw comparable footfall; vacancy remains low at 5%, yet broader Seoul retail faces 3% projected growth tempered by online shifts and post-pandemic habits, requiring adaptive tenant mixes to mitigate turnover.

Lease Terms and Operational Quality

Average rents at NC Square are 10,000 KRW per square meter per month, with 2,000 square meters currently available and medium flexibility in lease durations. Occupancy at 95% reflects operational strength, bolstered by 50 annual promotional events, digital signage, and a 40% loyalty program uptake. Infrastructure includes modern 2015 build quality, but aging elements may emerge soon; security features like CCTV and guards limit retail crime to 0.5 incidents per 1,000 visitors. Accessibility via high public transport and 2,000 parking spots supports logistics, though high competitor density could pressure negotiations for favorable terms in a saturated market.

Building Details

Property Type
Shopping Mall
Gross Leasable Area
80,000
Year Built
2015
Parking Spaces
2000
Average Monthly Footfall
416,667
Owner
NC Corporation
Anchor Tenants
Lotte Mart,CGV Cinema,Uniqlo

Detailed Market Analytics

Primary Catchment Area
300,000 sq km
Secondary Catchment Area
1,000,000 sq km
Catchment area population
1,300,000 People
Population growth rate
1.2 %
Median age
44 Years
Household size
2.3 People
Education level (tertiary)
70.0 %

Median household income
50,000,000 KRW
Unemployment rate
3.0 %
Cost of living index
80 Index

Retail spending per capita
5,000 USD
Spending on apparel
1,200 USD
Spending on groceries
2,500 USD
Spending on electronics
800 USD

Annual foot traffic
5,000,000 Visitors
Dwell time
120 Minutes
Conversion rate
30.0 %
Sales per square meter
10,000,000 KRW

Number of retail stores
250 Stores
Anchor tenant presence
Yes Presence
Competitor density (same category)
High Density
Tenant diversity
High Diversity
Unique Concepts
Yes Presence

Gross Leasable Area
80,000 sqm
Number of Levels
5 Levels
Average rent per square meter
10,000 KRW/month
Vacancy rate
5.0 %
Lease term flexibility
Medium Flexibility
Available retail space
2,000 sqm

Proximity to main roads
High Proximity
Public transport access
High Access
Parking spaces
2,000 Spaces
Pedestrian traffic
High Traffic

E-commerce competition
High Competition
Click-and-collect adoption
20.0 %
Internet penetration
96.0 %

Retail crime rate
0.5 Incidents/1000 visitors
Security measures
CCTV, Guards Measures

Promotional events
50 Events/year
Loyalty program penetration
40.0 %
Digital signage presence
Yes Presence

Projected foot traffic growth
3.0 %
New tenant pipeline
10 Tenants
Mall expansion plans
nan Plans
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