Hanwha, LVMH heirs talk luxury at Galleria's Seoul flagship

What happened: Hanwha M&S President Kim Dong-seon hosted Loro Piana CEO Frederic Arnault at Galleria's Seoul flagship, touring the label's Christmas tree and renovated boutique, then visiting a Benson store. Key numbers: Hanwha Galleria plans about 900 billion won ($670 million) to rebuild the flagship over roughly seven years from 2027. Why it matters: The visit was Kim's first encounter with the LVMH family at Galleria since Hanwha M&S launched in August to oversee his businesses. Benson, which Kim personally championed, now heads for a national rollout under Ourhome.

Hanwha M&S President Kim Dong-seon hosted Loro Piana CEO Frederic Arnault at Galleria's Seoul flagship, touring the label's Christmas tree and renovated boutique, then visiting a Benson store.

The visit was Kim's first encounter with the LVMH family at Galleria since Hanwha M&S launched in August to oversee his businesses. Benson, which Kim personally championed, now heads for a national rollout under Ourhome.