(Temu)
(Temu)

Chinese e-commerce platform Temu has reportedly signed a long-term lease for a large logistics center in Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province, marking the first time a Chinese e-commerce operator has secured a logistics facility in Korea.

According to news reports, the new logistics center spans an area equivalent to 23 football fields and is equipped with both high- and low-temperature storage facilities. The company is also said to be considering establishing its Korean headquarters at the site.

Strategically located near major airports and seaports, including Incheon Airport, the center is expected to serve as a key logistics hub for Temu’s Korean operations. Lotte Global Logistics, a subsidiary of Lotte Corporation, will oversee its management and operations.

Although Temu entered the Korean market four years later than its larger rival, AliExpress, the company is rapidly expanding its presence. Last year, it began recruiting Korean sellers for its online marketplace, and now, with the establishment of its first logistics center, it appears to be strengthening its foothold in Korea.


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