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South Korea Facility Management - Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts (2026 - 2031)
Market Report I 2026-02-09 I 100 Pages I Mordor Intelligence
South Korea Facility Management Market Analysis
The South Korea facility management market was valued at USD 25.77 billion in 2025 and estimated to grow from USD 26.53 billion in 2026 to reach USD 30.71 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 2.97% during the forecast period (2026-2031). This growth is being underpinned by hyperscale data-center construction, stringent safety regulations, and rising demand for energy-efficient building operations. Outsourced, technology-enabled service models are gaining momentum as corporations focus on core competencies and delegate increasingly complex building tasks to specialist providers. Steady urbanization in the Seoul Capital Area and government incentives for zero-energy buildings are expanding the addressable base for professional facility services. Meanwhile, risk-transfer motives linked to the Serious Accidents Punishment Act (SAPA) and emerging ESG disclosure mandates are accelerating the shift toward certified, compliance-oriented partners.
South Korea Facility Management Market Trends and Insights
Technology-led Integrated FM Drives Market Transformation
IoT-enabled sensors, AI analytics, and building-management platforms are converging to deliver predictive maintenance that cuts facility downtime by 15-20% while shrinking energy bills by close to one-quarter. Korean service providers embed cloud-based diagnostics in elevators, HVAC units, and security networks, enabling real-time fault isolation in dense urban complexes. Labour shortages and rising wage costs are pushing owners to automate inspection routines, sustaining investment in building-automation software even during economic slowdowns. Indoor 5G roll-outs promise faster device-to-device communication, allowing high-bandwidth data streams from smart cameras and environmental sensors to feed central dashboards. Integrated FM contracts built around guaranteed uptime and energy-saving metrics command premium pricing and foster deeper, multi-year alliances with occupiers.
ESG Compliance Mandates Reshape Service Delivery Models
From 2026, listed firms with assets above KRW 2 trillion must publish ESG reports in line with IFRS Sustainability Standards, expanding to all listed companies by 2030. The Korea Sustainability Standards Board has specified carbon-reduction and energy-performance indicators that facility managers must monitor, audit, and improve. Building owners therefore bundle metering, waste-management, and environmental data analytics into FM contracts to prove year-on-year progress. Outcome-based agreements-where providers are remunerated for delivering specific carbon-emission cuts-are gaining traction, particularly among conglomerates seeking to future-proof regulatory disclosures. The shift is steering investment toward smart meters, renewable-ready electrical infrastructure, and LEED/G-SEED certification advisory services, positioning FM partners as guardians of corporate sustainability credentials.
Economic Pressures Constrain Service Expansion
Construction revenues slid 6.7% to USD 166 billion in 2023 as tighter monetary policy cooled new-build pipelines, prompting building owners to defer non-essential upgrades. Steel and cement prices surged 35% and 28% respectively in 2024, squeezing capex budgets and steering demand toward minimal-scope maintenance contracts. Facility management teams now pitch demonstrable ROI via energy-cost reductions, deferred capex through asset-life extension, and stricter safety compliance as antidotes to owners' budget caution.
Other drivers and restraints analyzed in the detailed report include:
Urbanization Accelerates Demand for Sophisticated FM ServicesLabour Standards Enforcement Creates Compliance OpportunitiesWorkforce Skills Gap Limits Service Quality Advancement
For complete list of drivers and restraints, kindly check the Table Of Contents.
Segment Analysis
Hard services accounted for 59.42% of the South Korea facility management market in 2025 and remain indispensable because mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems must meet strict uptime and safety codes. Asset-management revenues are rising as 72.3% of national water infrastructure is forecast to reach obsolescence by 2035, amplifying the need for proactive maintenance. Compliance with SAPA has also boosted demand for certified life-safety inspections. Integrated hard-service contracts have delivered 30% downtime reductions and 25% energy savings compared with siloed outsourcing models.
Soft services, though smaller, are projected to outpace hard services at 4.41% CAGR to 2031. Robotic cleaning, AI-driven security analytics, and premium workplace amenities are reshaping expectations among technology tenants in Seoul's Grade-A offices. Hybrid-work footprints compel continuous re-planning of desk allocation and conference areas, fostering growth in space-optimisation advisory. As ingredient prices climbed 18% in 2024, catering providers introduced menu-engineering software and dynamic pricing to safeguard margins while maintaining employee-experience standards.
The South Korea Facility Management Market Report is Segmented by Service Type (Hard Services, Soft Services), Offering Type (In-House, Outsourced), End-User Industry (Commercial, Hospitality, Institutional and Public Infrastructure, Healthcare, Industrial and Process, and More). The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).
List of Companies Covered in this Report:
CBRE Group Inc. S-1 Corporation Seoul Facility Management Sodexo Korea Veolia Korea Savills PLC Korea Facilities Corporation Hyundai GBFMS Samkoo Inc Co., Ltd SGS SA Sean Technical Company Hines Group JLL Korea ISS Facility Services Korea SK ecoplant FM Johnson Controls Korea Cushman & Wakefield Korea
Additional Benefits:
The market estimate (ME) sheet in Excel format
3 months of analyst support
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
1.2 Scope of the Study
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 MARKET LANDSCAPE
4.1 Market Overview
4.1.1 Current Occupancy Rates
4.1.2 Profitability Rates of Major FM Players
4.1.3 Workforce Indicators -Labor Participation
4.1.4 Facility Management Market Share (%), by Service Type
4.1.5 Facility Management Market Share (%), by Hard Services
4.1.6 Facility Management Market Share (%), by Soft Services
4.1.7 Urbanization and Population Growth in Major Metros
4.1.8 Sector Investment Priorities in South Korea's Infrastructure Pipeline
4.1.9 Regulatory Drivers Specific to Labour and Safety Standards
4.2 Drivers
4.2.1 Technology-led Integrated FM Drives Market Transformation
4.2.2 ESG Compliance Mandates Reshape Service Delivery Models
4.2.3 Urbanization Accelerates Demand for Sophisticated FM Services
4.2.4 Labour Standards Enforcement Creates Compliance Opportunities
4.2.5 Hyperscale and AI Data-Center Boom Spurs Critical-Environment FM Demand
4.2.6 ZEB Incentives and Green-Remodeling Subsidies Propel Retro-Commissioning Services
4.3 Restraints
4.3.1 Economic Pressures Constrain Service Expansion
4.3.2 Workforce Skills Gap Limits Service Quality Advancement
4.3.3 Volatile Electricity Tariffs Compress FM Operating Budgets
4.3.4 Short-Term, Price-Driven FM Contracts Inhibit Technology Investment
4.4 Value Chain Analysis
4.5 PESTEL Analysis
4.6 Regulatory and Legislative Framework for Market Entrants
4.7 Impact of Macroeconomic Indicators on FM Demand
4.8 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
4.8.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.8.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.8.3 Threat of New Entrants
4.8.4 Threat of Substitute Services
4.8.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
4.9 Investment and Funding Analysis
5 MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FORECASTS (VALUE)
5.1 By Service Type
5.1.1 Hard Services
5.1.1.1 Asset Management
5.1.1.2 MEP and HVAC Services
5.1.1.3 Fire Systems and Safety
5.1.1.4 Other Hard FM Services
5.1.2 Soft Services
5.1.2.1 Office Support and Security
5.1.2.2 Cleaning Services
5.1.2.3 Catering Services
5.1.2.4 Other Soft FM Services
5.2 By Offering Type
5.2.1 In-house
5.2.2 Outsourced
5.2.2.1 Single FM
5.2.2.2 Bundled FM
5.2.2.3 Integrated FM
5.3 By End-user Industry
5.3.1 Commercial (IT and Telecom, Retail andWarehouses, etc.)
5.3.2 Hospitality (Hotels, Eateries, Large-scale Restaurants)
5.3.3 Institutional and Public Infrastructure (Govt, Education, Transportation)
5.3.4 Healthcare (Public and Private Facilities)
5.3.5 Industrial and Process (Manufacturing, Energy, Mining)
5.3.6 Other End-user Industries (Multi-housing, Entertainment, Sports and Leisure)
6 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
6.1 Market Concentration
6.2 Strategic Moves and Partnerships
6.3 Market Share Analysis
6.4 Company Profiles (Includes Global level Overview, Market level overview, Core Segments, Financials as available, Strategic Information, Market Rank/Share for key companies, Products and Services, and Recent Developments)
6.4.1 CBRE Group Inc.
6.4.2 S-1 Corporation
6.4.3 Seoul Facility Management
6.4.4 Sodexo Korea
6.4.5 Veolia Korea
6.4.6 Savills PLC
6.4.7 Korea Facilities Corporation
6.4.8 Hyundai GBFMS
6.4.9 Samkoo Inc Co., Ltd
6.4.10 SGS SA
6.4.11 Sean Technical Company
6.4.12 Hines Group
6.4.13 JLL Korea
6.4.14 ISS Facility Services Korea
6.4.15 SK ecoplant FM
6.4.16 Johnson Controls Korea
6.4.17 Cushman & Wakefield Korea
7 MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE OUTLOOK
7.1 White-space and Unmet-Need Assessment
7.2 Technology-led Integrated FM (IoT, BMS, AI-based Predictive Maintenance)
7.3 ESG-compliant FM Solutions Demand
7.4 Future Service-Model Shifts (Outcome-based Contracts)
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