Incheon is superior for businesses relying heavily on international air cargo or immediate maritime imports. However, Gyeonggi-do (specifically regions like Yongin or Icheon) is the strategic hub for domestic fulfillment, as it houses the majority of "Mega Hubs" and provides the best road connectivity to the 25 million residents of the Greater Seoul Area.

To achieve 7:00 AM delivery, top-tier 3PLs operate on a hyper-compressed schedule. This requires a WMS capable of handling 11:00 PM order cut-offs and automated sorting systems that can route parcels to urban micro-fulfillment centers (MFCs) within hours of the order being placed.

Due to land scarcity around the capital, Seoul-adjacent warehouse rents are premium. In 2026, average pallet storage rates typically range between ₩18,000 and ₩28,000 per month, though brands can find significant cost-saving levers by utilizing secondary hubs in the Chungcheong region for slower-moving SKUs.

Yes. South Korea is a global specialist in these verticals. Most top 3PLs offer ISO-certified clean rooms for cosmetics and ESD-safe (Electrostatic Discharge) environments for high-value electronics, along with specialized kitting and international marketplace labeling (Amazon, Shopee, etc.).