{
  "id": 14147459,
  "title": "MetLife Korea opens new headquarters in central Seoul",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/metlife-korea-opens-new-headquarters-in-central-seoul",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-13T07:57:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/banking-finance/20261013/metlife-korea-opens-new-headquarters-in-central-seoul"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MetLife Korea has announced the relocation of its headquarters to the central Seoul district of Jongno, marking a significant shift from its previous location in Gangnam District. The decision was announced on Tuesday, and was celebrated with a commemorative ceremony on October 6, attended by MetLife Asia Regional President Lyndon Oliver, MetLife Korea CEO Song Young-rok, and several executives and employees.\n\nThe move aims to consolidate all teams into a more integrated workspace, fostering better communication and collaboration among MetLife Korea's various departments. This decision is expected to expedite decision-making processes within the organization.\n\nThe new office, designed around the concept of \"MetLife Village,\" integrates traditional Korean design elements. These include \"giwa,\" or curved roof tiles, and \"obangsaek,\" a color palette consisting of five hues representative of the cardinal directions.\n\nIn a statement, Oliver emphasized the importance of this move, stating that it represents a milestone in MetLife Korea's 30-year history of serving customers in Korea. He further highlighted the company's commitment to the market, noting that the new office will facilitate smoother operations and enhanced teamwork among the organization's employees.",
  "summary": "MetLife Korea relocated its headquarters from Gangnam District in southern Seoul to the central part of the capital, the insurer said Tuesday. MetLife Asia Regional President Lyndon Oliver, MetLife Korea CEO Song Young-rok and other executives and employees marked the opening of the new office at a commemorative ceremony, Oct. 6. The move to Jongno District brings teams that had previously been…",
  "key_points": [
    "MetLife Korea relocates headquarters to Jongno district in central Seoul.",
    "Commemorative ceremony held on October 6 with executives and employees.",
    "New office designed as \"MetLife Village\" with traditional Korean elements."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "MetLife Korea opens new headquarters in central Seoul",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/metlife-korea-opens-new-headquarters-in-central-seoul-14151086",
        "published": "2026-10-13T08:17:02.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}