The next Korea’s largest retail multiplex
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Shinsegae Group will open a multiplex shopping mall in Hanam in South Korea’s Gyeonggi province, around September.
It says it will be the country’s biggest shopping multiplex with a dining area bigger than the Olympic stadium in Seoul. It will have four storeys above ground and another four below.
As well as luxury brands, the mega-mall will even have vehicle showrooms including BMW, Hyundai and Harley Davidson.
A Shinsegae department store and wholesale retailer E-mart Traders will bookend the mall.
On the rooftop will be outdoor swimming pools and spas, while the fourth floor will feature a sports area with badminton, basketball and tennis courts.
Shinsegae CEO Chung Yong-jin says the mall will be the culmination of the group’s retail know-how.
Questions & Answers
Q.What will be the most prominent retail anchors within the new Shinsegae multiplex?
What will be the most prominent retail anchors within the new Shinsegae multiplex?
The mall will be anchored by a Shinsegae department store and a wholesale retailer, E-mart Traders. These two businesses will be located at opposite ends of the shopping complex.
Q.What unique amenities will the multiplex offer beyond standard retail outlets?
What unique amenities will the multiplex offer beyond standard retail outlets?
The multiplex will include vehicle showrooms for brands like BMW and Harley Davidson. It will also feature rooftop outdoor swimming pools and spas, plus a sports area with badminton, basketball, and tennis courts.
Q.Where exactly will the new Shinsegae multiplex be located and when is it expected to open?
Where exactly will the new Shinsegae multiplex be located and when is it expected to open?
The multiplex shopping mall will open in Hanam, located in South Korea’s Gyeonggi province. Its opening is anticipated to take place around September of this year.
Q.How many storeys will the new shopping multiplex comprise in total?
How many storeys will the new shopping multiplex comprise in total?
The new shopping multiplex will have a total of eight storeys. Four floors will be located above ground, with an additional four floors situated below ground level.
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