Our History
Since its foundation in 1976, Hanwha Galleria has established itself as a leading distribution company in the premium lifestyle market.
No.1 Premium
Since the renewal of Galleria Luxury Hall, we have consolidated our
position as Korea’s hub for the latest fashion and lifestyle trends based on
our extensive networks of premium luxury brands.
Present - 2010's
2020
Gwanggyo Store Open
(2020.2 expected)
(2020.2 expected)
2014
Renewed Galleria Luxury Hall West
2013
Separated Beans & Berries
as a social enterprise
as a social enterprise
2012
Renewed Galleria Luxury Hall food court (Gourmet 494)
Premium
During the 2000s, we focused on strengthening our business capabilities
by expanding our department store business and strengthening our
competitiveness in the existing department store business.
2000's
2010
Opened Galleria Center City
2008
Partially renewed Galleria
Timeworld
Timeworld
2007
Opened The Galleria Jinju
2006
Extended two floors of The
Galleria Suwon
Galleria Suwon
2006
Changed CI
2006
Expanded Beans & Berries
2004
Renewed Galleria Fashion Hall into Luxury Hall West and the existing
Luxury Hall into Luxury Hall East
Luxury Hall into Luxury Hall East
2003
Opened The Galleria Concos
at Seoul Station
at Seoul Station
2000
Acquired Dongyang Department
Store, Co., Ltd.
Store, Co., Ltd.
First Mover
During the 1990s, we stood proud as the symbol of the premium luxury
hall by integrating the brand identity (BI) of all department stores into
“Galleria” and opening the first luxury department store for the first time
in
the Korean retail market.
1990's
1997
Integrated BI
1997
Opened Galleria Timeworld
1995
Changed company name to
Hanwha Stores Co., Ltd.
Hanwha Stores Co., Ltd.
1995
Opened The Galleria Suwon
1990
Renewed Galleria Department Store
Growth
During the 1980s, we secured our position as a professional distribution
company in Korea by expanding our department store business, among
other achievements.
1980's
1989
Opened Hanwha Department
Store Cheonanbranch
(formerly Center City)
Store Cheonanbranch
(formerly Center City)
1985
Opened the apparel store Parco
(Currently Galleria Luxury Hall East)
(Currently Galleria Luxury Hall East)
1985
Incorporated into Hanwha Group
as an affiliate; Acquired Hanyang
Distribution Co., Ltd.
as an affiliate; Acquired Hanyang
Distribution Co., Ltd.
1983
Opened Hanyang Shopping
Center Jamsil branch
Center Jamsil branch
Entrance
We grew into a reputable professional distribution company in Korea by
opening the first department store in Gangnam, Seoul, and expanding
our business areas.
1970's
1979
Opened HanyangShopping
Center Yeongdongbranch
(currently Galleria Luxury Hall West)
Center Yeongdongbranch
(currently Galleria Luxury Hall West)
1976
Established Hanyang
Super Co., Ltd.
Super Co., Ltd.
1975
Opened Hanyang Store
Yeouido branch
Yeouido branch