2018韩国房地产市场展望（英文版）_20页_4mb

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Moderate economic growth is expected in 2018, with the Bank of Korea forecasting full-year GDP growth of 2.9%.
2017 GDP growth reached 3.1%, the first time since 2014 that growth exceeded 3%.
Export growth is anticipated to continue, supported by the global economic recovery and domestic conditions.
Challenges include concerns over unemployment, household debt, overreliance on semiconductors, geopolitical tensions with North Korea, U.S. protectionism, and potential economic slowdown in China.
Construction and infrastructure investment remains stagnant, and higher oil prices, interest rates, and a stronger Won may negatively impact consumer sentiment and export competitiveness.

The Korea Labor Institute (KLI) forecasts 296,000 new jobs in 2018, a slight decline from 2017's 324,000 due to an aging population.
The minimum wage increase of 16.4% in 2018 will burden the retail and service sectors but is expected to support consumer spending.
Competition for talent is expected to intensify, especially among millennials, who are becoming the largest segment of office leasing demand.

The Bank of Korea raised the base rate to 1.5% in November 2017, the first hike since 2011.
Further rate hikes in 2018 are likely, which could dampen investment demand in the commercial real estate market.
U.S. and EU rate increases will also influence the local market.

New Grade A office supply reached 190,000 sq. m., pushing average vacancy to 10.7%.
Leasing demand was stable in Seoul's main business districts, with net absorption of 140,000 sq. m..
Key sectors contributing to leasing demand: IT, finance, and co-working.
Major tenants: Riot Games, Blizzard, Bluehole, and financial firms like KB Card, Hyundai Card, MetLife, and ACE/Chubb.

Net absorption is expected to rise to 230,000 sq. m., a 1.7x increase from 2017.
Technology sector growth, particularly in FinTech and AI, will drive demand.
Biotech investment is also expected to increase due to an aging population.

Global co-working providers continue to expand, with several new offices launched in 2017.
Local operators are expected to be more active in 2018, such as FastFive and Hyundai Card.
Anchor tenants are advised to secure early-bird discounts during pre-leasing to attract and retain tenants.

4 new Grade A office buildings with a total GFA of 322,000 sq. m. are expected to be completed in 2018, a 40% increase from 2017.
New supply is concentrated in CBD, GBD, and YBD, with YBD seeing the most new supply.

Average vacancy is expected to increase by 1.2% due to new supply and tenant relocations.
YBD will see a rise in vacancy due to LG subsidiaries moving to Magok LG Science Park.

Rental growth is expected to remain flat, with YBD seeing a marginal decrease due to increased vacancy and tenant exodus.
Core assets in GBD are expected to maintain stable rents.

E-commerce growth reached a 20% y-o-y increase in 2017, with a 21% forecast for 2018.
Online and mobile transactions are driving demand for modern logistics facilities.
Cold storage logistics is increasing due to the demand for fresh goods delivery.

1,750,000 sq. m. of new Grade A logistics space is expected to be completed in 2018, three times that of 2017.
New supply is concentrated in Gyeonggi Province, particularly in Yongin, Icheon, Bucheon, Ansan, and Hwasung.
Western Gyeonggi is becoming a new logistics hub, with 54% of new logistics supply expected in the next three years.

Prime logistics rents are expected to marginal increase due to new supply and demand.
Existing Grade A logistics assets may see a slight decrease in rents due to tenant options.

Prime logistics gross yield is expected to compress slightly to 6.5% by the end of 2018, down from 6.6% in 2017.

Total investment volume in Seoul reached KRW 7 trillion, a 34.6% y-o-y decline.
Smaller transactions in office and retail sectors helped maintain investment turnover.
Foreign investors accounted for 32.3% of total investment turnover, favoring value-added strategies.

Transaction volumes are expected to increase by 20% y-o-y, driven by new office supply and value-added opportunities.
Core assets will remain in high demand, with aggressive bidding expected.
Investor strategies will shift towards value-added and opportunistic investments due to limited core asset availability.

Capital values and cap rates are expected to diverge based on asset type and vacancy risk.
Core office assets with stable tenancies may see further price increases, while those with vacancy risk may experience capital value declines.

Potential rate hikes in 2018 could pressure investor demand and influence investment strategies and LTV levels.

GDP growth is expected to be moderate at 2.9% in 2018, with export growth continuing to support the economy.
Office sector is expected to see increased demand due to technology and co-working expansion, with net absorption forecast at 230,000 sq. m..
Logistics sector is experiencing strong growth, driven by e-commerce expansion and modernization of facilities.
Investor interest in Korea remains strong, with foreign capital accounting for 32% of Seoul commercial real estate transactions in 2017.
Wellness and amenities are becoming critical for attracting millennial tenants.
Pre-leasing activity is increasing, with incentives such as rent-free periods being used to secure tenants.
Interest rate hikes are a key concern for investors, potentially limiting yield compression and affecting investment decisions.

Korea's real estate market is expected to maintain steady growth in 2018, supported by moderate economic performance and global recovery.
Office demand is driven by technology and co-working sectors, with increased supply and competition.
Logistics demand is strong, fueled by e-commerce expansion and modernization.
Investment activity is expected to rise, with foreign and domestic investors focusing on value-added strategies.
Wellness and amenities are critical for differentiation in the office market.
Interest rates are likely to rise, affecting investment demand and rental trends.