Founded in 1884, KCCI represents over 180,000 businesses, ranging from small enterprises to large corporations.

During Japan's occupation of Korea, the Japanese authorities sought to control the local economy by managing regional chambers of commerce.

Through this consolidated organization, Japan exploited Korea's economy by monitoring local markets and promoting the interests of Japanese nationals.

After Korea's liberation, efforts were made to revive the Seoul Chamber of Commerce.

It also has three international offices located in Beijing, China; Hanoi, Vietnam; and Frankfurt, Germany.