[Photo] Opening of 'IKEA Planning Studio Cheonho'

Gangdong-gu Mayor Lee Jeong-hoon Attends Opening Event of Korea's First Urban Store 'IKEA Planning Studio Cheonho' on April 30

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Lee Jung-hoon, Mayor of Gangdong-gu, attended the opening event of 'IKEA Planning Studio Cheonho,' the first urban-type store in Korea, on April 30th, with about 100 guests including the CEO of IKEA Korea and the Swedish ambassador.

Located on the 9th floor of Hyundai Department Store Cheonho Branch, the 'IKEA Planning Studio Cheonho' spans approximately 506㎡ (about 153 pyeong) and is a new type of urban customer contact store where more people can easily and conveniently experience home furnishing.

Lee Jung-hoon, Mayor of Gangdong-gu, said, "Congratulations on the opening of 'IKEA Planning Studio Cheonho,'" and added, "The district will also cooperate in the construction of the large-scale complex facility 'IKEA Godeok Branch,' scheduled to open in 2025 within Godeok Biz Valley."

Since signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with IKEA Korea in 2015 expressing intent to move in, Gangdong-gu confirmed the entry of an IKEA store on December 24th last year on a 60,200㎡ (18,200 pyeong) site designated for distribution and sales facilities within Godeok Biz Valley.

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