Shinsegae stock: Centum City deal targets a larger retail hub

Published on 11/04/2026 at 02:17 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Shinsegae stock is tied to a plan to combine its Centum City complex with Lotte's site in Busan. Regulatory review will precede closing.

What the Centum City deal changes

Shinsegae plans to connect its Centum City operations with Lotte's nearby site in Busan.
The planned complex is intended to combine shopping, culture, tourism and entertainment.
The transaction remains subject to regulatory review, and the closing date has not been set.

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Shinsegae plans to create a larger retail and lifestyle hub in Busan by acquiring Lotte Department Store's Centum City assets. The company submitted a business combination report to South Korea's Fair Trade Commission on October 29, according to Maeil Business.

Shinsegae targets broader Busan footprint

The plan would connect Shinsegae Centum City with the Lotte Centum City branch and develop a combined destination spanning shopping, culture, tourism and entertainment. Shinsegae said the project is intended to make Centum City a global landmark representing South Korea.

Shinsegae opened its Centum City department store in 2009 and added Centum City Mall in 2016. The company also plans luxury hotels, prime offices and premium residences on another site next year, according to Maeil Business. Management said the transaction should support economies of scale and improve operating efficiency, but the article does not provide a financial estimate for the deal.

Regulatory review remains ahead

The transaction is not yet complete. The closing date will be confirmed after the relevant review, while Lotte said the sale and closure formed part of a strategy to focus on businesses with stronger growth and profitability prospects.

For investors, the announcement points to a potential increase in Shinsegae's presence in Busan's commercial and tourism economy. The operational benefits will depend on regulatory clearance, the timing of the transfer and the cost of integrating the two locations.

A diversified Korean retailer

According to MarketScreener, Shinsegae is a South Korean retailer whose activities include department stores, duty-free shops, fashion and lifestyle products, real estate, passenger terminals and hotels, sold through online and offline channels. Its department-store business remains central, while the Centum City plan would deepen its footprint against Lotte Department Store in Busan. The proposed development therefore emphasizes scale and destination retail rather than a single-store expansion.