Hwaseong, South Korea

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Hwaseong, although not widely known outside South Korea, is a booming city south of Seoul. It's home to the global research facilities of Hyundai (HYMTF) and Samsung (SSNLF), as well as flagship plants for Kia and LG Electronics.

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The city is investing heavily in new residential real estate in the super modern Dongtan district.

First published April 29, 2016: 5:44 AM ET
Source: McKinsey Global Institute
The ranking is based on GDP per capita. McKinsey's top 10 cities by 2025 also include Oslo, Yosu (South Korea) and San Jose (California).

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