IM Box, Korea's No. 1 self-storage corporations, said on the 17th it opened a total of 20 new branches in key parts of the Seoul metropolitan area in the first quarter.
IM Box began the year by opening seven branches, including Paju Unjeong and Yeomchang Station, in January, followed by Janghanpyeong Station and Goyang Doreaul in February. On the 15th, it opened 11 branches, including Gangnam Nonhyeon, Samjeon Station, and Anyang Pyeongchon, spanning core areas of Seoul and new towns.
In the first quarter, IM Box focused on improving customer access to services in new towns with dense residential populations and major station areas. The goal is to build a tight storage network across the capital region, from Paju and Gimpo in northern Gyeonggi to Dongtan and Pyeongtaek in the south, and Gangnam and Songpa in Seoul.
IM Box's steady expansion is seen as the result of accurately linking landlords seeking to use idle space efficiently with consumer demand for a pleasant storage service. IM Box provides a safe and convenient 24-hour environment through constant temperature and humidity technology based on the Internet of Things (IoT).
In particular, it is strengthening partnerships with landlords by presenting a win-win model that addresses vacancy issues while sharing stable revenue.
Operating more than 220 branches, IM Box plans to accelerate the build-out of a nationwide service network this year.
An IM Box official said, "By securing hubs across the metropolitan area, we have laid the groundwork for customers to use personal storage conveniently anytime, anywhere," and added, "We will continue to provide storage solutions that help improve residential environments through the steady expansion of branches."