Seoul
South Korea • East Asia
Primary City: Seoul
Primary State/Province: Seoul
Primary Language: Korean
Population: 26.0M
GDP: $1.0T • GDP per capita: $38,643
GAWC Class: 3
Global Rank
Power Score
% of Country Score
54.8%
National Capital
Capital city of South Korea
Largest City
Largest metro area in South Korea
Walkable Elite Quarters
Neighborhoods that clear the dense, historic, walkable, elite residential test.
From The Last of the Marylebones. 103 of 4,200+ metros clear the bar.
Key Statistics
Major Teams
7
Total Teams
13
Major Companies
58
Market Cap
$2.7T
Metro Stations
517
Commuter Rail
306
Universities
20
Michelin Stars
51
Cultural Events
2
Dimension Breakdown
| Dimension | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Major League Teams/Venues ↗ | 7 | #T-38 |
| Total Teams ↗ | 13 | #T-48 |
| Major Sporting Events ↗ | 2 | #T-66 |
| Major Companies ↗ | 58 | #13 |
| Market Cap Score ↗ | $2.7T | #8 |
| Cultural Events ↗ | 2 | #T-35 |
| Universities ↗ | 20 | #4 |
| Top Universities, Hospitals, & Research ↗ | 14 | #2 |
| Museums & Landmarks ↗ | 23 | #T-6 |
| Ports, Exchanges & Infrastructure ↗ | 6 | #T-15 |
| Airport Score ↗ | 8.0 | #T-12 |
| Luxury Stars (Michelin) ↗ | 51.0 | #29 |
| Metro Stations ↗ | 517 | #6 |
| Commuter Rail Stations ↗ | 306 | #13 |
| Train Hubs ↗ | 1 | #T-45 |
| Skyscrapers ↗ | 166 | #9 |
Sports
Major League Teams/Venues
Football/Soccer • South Korea
FC Seoul
Seoul • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • South Korea
Suwon FC
Seoul • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • South Korea
FC Anyang
Anyang • Level: 1
Notable Venues4 venues
Olympics/Athletics
Seoul Olympic Stadium
Seoul
Football
Seoul World Cup Stadium
Seoul
Baseball
Gocheok Sky Dome
Seoul
Esports
LoL Park
Seoul
Other Teams
Other Men’s Teams10 teams
Baseball • Minor Lg Base
Doosan Bears
Seoul
Baseball • Minor Lg Base
Kiwoom Heroes
Seoul
Baseball • Minor Lg Base
KT Wiz
Suwon
Baseball • Minor Lg Base
LG Twins
Seoul
Baseball • Minor Lg Base
SSG Landers
Incheon
Basketball • Int'l Basketball
Anyang Jung Kwan Jang Red Boosters
Anyang
Basketball • Int'l Basketball
Goyang Sono Skygunners
Goyang
Basketball • Int'l Basketball
Seoul Samsung Thunders
Seoul
Basketball • Int'l Basketball
Seoul SK Knights
Seoul
Basketball • Int'l Basketball
Suwon KT Sonicboom
Suwon
Major Sporting Events
Championship Finals2 events
1988 Summer Olympics
Olympics
1988 • Seoul
1960 Asian Cup Final
Football Final
1960 • Seoul
F1 Races4 events
Korean Grand Prix
F1 Race
2013 • Korea International Circuit
Korean Grand Prix
F1 Race
2012 • Korea International Circuit
Korean Grand Prix
F1 Race
2011 • Korea International Circuit
Korean Grand Prix
F1 Race
2010 • Korea International Circuit
Top Companies
| # | Company | Valuation | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samsung | $974B | Public |
| 2 | SK Hynix | $546B | Public |
| 3 | Hyundai | $96B | Public |
| 4 | GS Caltex | $86B | Private |
| 5 | LG Energy Solution | $67B | Public |
| 6 | SK Square | $61B | Public |
| 7 | Samsung Biologics | $51B | Public |
| 8 | Kia | $42B | Public |
| 9 | KB Financial Group | $40B | Public |
| 10 | Coupang | $39B | Public |
| 11 | Samsung Electro-Mechanics | $36B | Public |
| 12 | Shinhan Financial Group | $34B | Public |
Total Market Cap: $2.7T across 58 companies
Cultural Assets
Cultural Events
Notable One-off Events
2025 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting
Gyeongju • International Summit
2010 G-20 Seoul summit
Seoul • International Summit
Museums & Landmarks
Museums & Galleries8 items
Leeum Samsung Museum of Art
Seoul • Art
National Museum of Korea
Seoul • Art
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
Gwacheon • Art
National Palace Museum of Korea
Seoul • Art
Museum Kimchikan
Seoul • Cultural Heritage
National Folk Museum of Korea
Seoul • Cultural Heritage
Changdeokgung Palace
Seoul • History
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Seoul • History
Performing Arts Venues3 items
Seoul Arts Center (Concert Hall)
Seoul • Concert Hall
Lotte Concert Hall
Seoul • Concert Hall
Daehangno Theatre District
Seoul • Theatre
Parks, Zoos & Theme Parks5 items
Bukhansan NP
Seoul • Park/Garden
Namsan Park
Seoul • Park/Garden
Everland
Yongin • Theme Park
Lotte World Adventure
Seoul • Theme Park
Seoul Grand Park Zoo
Seoul • Zoo
Landmarks & Civic6 items
Hallyu/K-Drama Hub
Seoul • Film Hub
Cheong Wa Dae (Blue House)
Seoul • Government
War Memorial of Korea
Seoul • Memorial
Lotte World Mall
Seoul • Shopping
Myeongdong
Seoul • Shopping
Starfield COEX Mall
Seoul • Shopping
Supertall Structures (350m+)1 structure
| Building | City | Height (m) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotte World Tower | Seoul | 555 | 2017 |
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities20 entries
Seoul National University
Seoul, South Korea
Yonsei University
Seoul, South Korea
Korea University
Seoul, South Korea
Sungkyunkwan University
Seoul, South Korea
Hanyang University
Seoul, South Korea
Kyung Hee University
Seoul, South Korea
Sejong University
Seoul, South Korea
Chung-Ang University
Seoul, South Korea
Ewha Womans University
Seoul, South Korea
Catholic University of Korea
Seoul, South Korea
Konkuk University
Seoul, South Korea
Inha University
Incheon, South Korea
Ajou University
Suwon, South Korea
University of Science and Technology, Korea
Seoul, South Korea
Dongguk University
Seoul, South Korea
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology
Gwangju-si, South Korea
Gachon University
Incheon, South Korea
University of Seoul
Seoul, South Korea
Sogang University
Seoul, South Korea
Dankook University
Yongin, South Korea
Top 250 Hospitals16 entries
Ajou University Hospital
Suwon • Hospital
Asan Medical Center
Seoul • Hospital
Chung-Ang University Hospital
Seoul • Hospital
Ewha Womans University - Seoul Hospital
Seoul • Hospital
Gangnam Severance Hospital - Yonsei University
Seoul • Hospital
Inha University Hospital
Incheon Metropolitan City • Hospital
Kangbuk Samsung Hospital
Seoul • Hospital
Konkuk University Medical Center
Seoul • Hospital
Korea University - Anam Hospital
Seoul • Hospital
Kyung Hee University Hospital
Seoul • Hospital
Samsung Medical Center
Seoul • Hospital
Seoul National University - Bundang Hospital
Seongnam • Hospital
Seoul National University Hospital
Seoul • Hospital
Severance Hospital
Seoul • Hospital
The Catholic University of Korea - Seoul St. Mary's Hospital
Seoul • Hospital
The Catholic University of Korea - Yeouido St. Mary’s Hospital
Seoul • Hospital
Top Research Institutions1 entry
Korea Institute of Science and Technology
Seoul • Research Organization
Infrastructure
Airport2 entries
Incheon International Airport
Seoul • 1 - Mega Hub
Gimpo International Airport
Seoul • 2 - Major International
Port1 entry
Incheon
Incheon • Container
Military Base2 entries
Ministry of National Defense
Seoul • Military HQ
Camp Humphreys
Pyeongtaek • Overseas Base
Notable Bridge/Tunnel/Dam/Canals1 entry
Banpo Bridge (Rainbow Fountain)
Seoul • Bridge - Concrete
Notable Train Hubs1 entry
Seoul Station
Seoul • Intercity Rail Hub
Metro System (517 stations)5 entries
Gimpo Goldline
Gimpo • 10 stations
Incheon Subway
Incheon • 68 stations
Korail metro lines
Seoul • 86 stations
Seoul Metropolitan Subway
Seoul • 337 stations
Shinbundang Line
Seoul • 16 stations
Suburban Rail (306 stations)4 entries
AREX
Seoul • 14 stations
Great Train eXpress (GTX)
Seoul • 9 stations
Korail
Seoul • 260 stations
Korail Donghae Line
Busan • 23 stations
Trade Venue1 entry
Korea International Exhibition Center
Goyang • Trade Venue
Central Bank1 entry
Bank of Korea
Seoul • Central Bank
Stock Exchange1 entry
Korea Exchange
Seoul • Stock Exchange
Luxury Hospitality
3-Star Michelin1 entry
Mingles
Seoul
2-Star Michelin7 entries
Jungsik (Seoul)
Seoul
Kojima
Seoul
L'Amant Secret
Seoul
Alla Prima
Seoul
Onjium
Seoul
Evett
Seoul
The Born
Seoul
FTG 5-Star2 entries
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
Seoul
The Shilla Seoul
Seoul
FTG 4-Star6 entries
Art Paradiso Boutique Hotel
Seoul
Conrad Seoul
Seoul
Josun Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seoul Gangnam
Seoul
Paradise Hotel & Resort
Seoul
Park Hyatt Seoul
Seoul
Signiel Seoul
Seoul