Designed by architecture firm Samuso Hyojadong, Aesop Seochon is modelled on the traditional open-sided pavilion and invites people, nature and the elements in

Herzog & de Meuron’s first project in South Korea, for the SONGEUN Art & Cultural Foundation, is inspired by distinct elements of local context, culture and environment

Seoul-based creative collective Studio Fragment drew inspiration from the informality, fun and irreverence of skate culture in the design of Dorrell’s new Seoul outpost

Korean designer Teo Yang redesigned the lobby spaces of Gyeongju National Museum’s Silla History Gallery and Silla Art Gallery with the intention of creating emotional connections between people, space and objects, and fostering deeper engagement with history and culture

Seoul-based architect and designer Hyunjong Kim founded Atelier KHJ in 2018 with the intention of exploring and reinterpreting materials in new ways. We spoke with the young designer to find out more about his background and practise

The young Korean designer may only be about to start his postgraduate studies at the Design Academy Eindhoven, but already we’re intrigued by his practice and interest in exploring monochromatic colours

Kukje Gallery’s collaborative partnership with digital design company d'strict marks a first for the gallery

Seoul-based designer Teo Yang’s recent collaboration with de Gournay is inspired by the history and culture of his native Korea

Seoul-based design studio Z_Lab established its own series of boutique hotels across South Korea, called Z_Stay. We spoke design director Jung Hyun Park to learn more about some of the newest properties in their portfolio

Established in Berlin in 2015, has recently opened its first flagship store on home soil, in Seoul’s Seongsu neighbourhood. Local studio LABOTORY designed the interiors to exemplify the refined minimalism and innovative technology that YUN is known for

The husband and wife founded Seoul- and Europe-based Studio Word in 2018 with the aim of creating neutral objects with a clear purpose. We speak to them to find out more about their journey and practise

Industrial and interior design meet in Seoul’s latest urban co-living space designed by Joongho Choi Studio

On a recent visit to the Grand Hyatt Seoul, we were struck by BAR’s design of rooms, suites and F&B spaces, all of which are contemporary, sensitive reinterpretations of John Morford’s original design

Credit card company Hyundai Card’s design philosophy and approach to creativity mean the company has become a cultural force in South Korea