Return of foreigners saves properties in Seoul's main shopping district

Skyrocketing vacancy rates in Myeongdong have started to come down to earth

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The vacancy rate in Myeongdong looks to be about 10% to 20% these days, with no vacant stores visible on the main street. (Photo by Kotaro Hosokawa)

KOTARO HOSOKAWA, Nikkei staff writer

SEOUL -- The Myeongdong shopping district in downtown Seoul has mostly recovered from the pain of COVID-19, bustling once again as foreign tourists return and help boost store rents.

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