Where Innovation Meets Ambition

South Korea
South Korea is rapidly redefining what urban living looks like. As one of Asia’s most advanced economies, it’s home to a real estate market that blends cutting-edge technology, design sophistication, and large-scale investment with a deep focus on quality of life.

South Korea is a country where landmark buildings aren’t just statements of style—they’re expressions of strategy, resilience, and smart planning.

From vertical green villages and smart waterfront cities to globally awarded cultural centres, South Korea’s property sector is transforming at pace. Behind it is a unified national vision—driven by policy, private capital and a generation of planners, architects, and developers set on shaping cities that work for tomorrow.

Key characteristics of South Korea’s real estate vision:

  • Future-ready infrastructure
  • Green and smart urban planning
  • International collaboration and investment
  • Enhancing housing accessibility and quality of life

Momentum Across the Map

Whether it’s Seoul’s ever-evolving skyline or the smart city ambition of Songdo, investment in South Korea is translating into transformational change.

Flagship developments include:

Name of project Cost to complete Year of completion
Songdo International Business District $40 billion Ongoing
Yongsan International Business District $30 billion 2027
Busan Eco Delta Smart City $6.7 billion 2030
Gwanggyo New Town $10 billion 2026
Magok District (Seoul) $5 billion Ongoing

Your Next Opportunity Is Here

We are hiring for a range of career-defining roles across South Korea’s real estate developments. These roles give you exposure to cutting-edge design, sustainable construction techniques, and high-profile international partnerships.

Relocation Package

Example benefits you could expect as part of your move:

  • Comprehensive relocation support
  • Paid annual leave plus public holidays
  • Social insurance and medical
  • Laptop, cell phone and software packages
80 +
international placements across Asia in 2024
4 +
current openings in South Korea
14
real estate specialist consultants across Asia
3
MRG offices across Asia
$ 16.5 bn
in commercial real estate transactions in 2024 - a 49% increase year-over-year
60 %
of commercial deals were offices dominating the market, led by 32 mega-deals over $77 million USD each
62 %
of investors plan to buy property in 2025 — the highest level on record

Latest opportunities

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Architecture Lead / Design Manager

  • USD 45,000 - 75,000 Per Annum
  • Permanent
  • Seoul, Korea; Republic Of (South)

Architect – High-Rise Mixed-Use Landmark – Seoul Join a globally ambitious project shaping the future of Seoul’s skyline. We’re working with a major Korean conglomerate as they build out...

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Executive Advisor

  • USD 50,000 Per Month
  • Consultancy
  • Seoul, Korea; Republic Of (South)

Executive Advisor – Major Mixed-Use Development – Seoul (3-Month Contract, Extendable) We’re representing a leading Korean group as they launch a landmark high-rise, mixed-use project in the heart of...

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Head of Architecture and Design

  • Permanent
  • Seoul, Korea; Republic Of (South)

Head of Design & Architecture – Landmark Mixed-Use Project – Seoul Help shape one of Seoul’s most iconic new developments. We’re representing a major Korean group as they embark...

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Head of Development Planning

  • Permanent
  • Seoul, Korea; Republic Of (South)

Head of Development Planning Division – Major Mixed-Use Development – South Korea A unique opportunity to lead the development planning for one of South Korea’s most ambitious real estate...

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Global team

Olly Piltz

Regional Managing Director

Matt Donovan

Regional Director

Nicky Harrison

Business Director

How to Apply

If you would like to find out more about any of the opportunities we have, would like to request an initial conversation with our team, please email us here.

Contact us

Can’t see the right role for you?

Matt Donovan – EMEA/North America
Email Matt
m: +44 7964 465 343

Oliver Piltz – APAC
Email Olly
m: +60 14200 9873