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Danish brands spotlighted at 2026 Seoul Living Design Fair amid rising popularity in Korea

The 2026 Seoul Living Design Fair showcased 10 Danish brands, reflecting the growing popularity of Nordic design in Korea, with notable exhibitions from &Tradition, Silkeborg Uldspinderi, and Ester & Erik.

2026-02-26

DDP operator rejects mayoral hopeful's claim that landmark turned area in 'ghost town'

The Dongdaemun Design Plaza is central to Seoul's mayoral race, with data showing it boosts local sales and foot traffic, contradicting candidate Jeon Hyun-heui's calls for its dismantling.

2026-02-08

Roadside trees spark debate over aesthetics, environmental impact

Roadside trees in Korea trimmed into shapes like hearts, squares and mushrooms are drawing social media buzz while fueling debate over aesthetics, cost and ecological impact.

2025-11-27

Seoul Design Week defines the city's aesthetic with over 70 trendy brands

At the opening ceremony on Wednesday, Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon said, "During Seoul Design Week, every person will have the opportunity to experience design in daily life — to walk through it, enjoy it and make it part of their everyday journey.”

2025-10-15

The Boyz's agency expresses 'regret' over failure to agree with QWER over light sticks

K-pop boy band The Boyz and rock band QWER failed to reach an agreement over designs of their light stick merchandise, The Boyz’s agency One Hundred Label announced Thursday.

2025-09-25

Tesla redesigning door handles that drew scrutiny over safety, Bloomberg reports

Tesla is looking to combine the electronic and manual door-release mechanisms, which are currently in separate locations, the company's longtime design chief, Franz von Holzhausen, said on a Bloomberg News podcast on Wednesday.

2025-09-18

Renowned Design Miami 'naturally' brings first Asia fair to Seoul

For the first time in its 20-year history, the world-renowned design fair Design Miami has landed in Asia — and it chose Seoul, a decision born out of the rise in Korea's global esteem, which made it the "natural" choice, organizers said.

2025-09-01

Media art festival 'Seoul Light DDP' illuminates Dongdaemun Design Plaza for fall edition

As the late summer sun set on Thursday evening, Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) — central Seoul’s cultural landmark designed by famed architect Zaha Hadid — lit up with glittering art.

2025-08-29

Korean heritage is reimagined at Design Miami's exhibit at DDP

The quiet but assured rise of K-craft on the global stage will be on full display at home in September, showcasing the evolution of traditional craftsmanship to modern utility and design.

2025-08-26

Busan Design Festival 2025

Visitors take in a wide range of creative works at the seventh annual Busan Design Festival, held on June 26 at Exhibition Hall 2 of BEXCO in Haeundae District, Busan.

2025-06-26