
Seoung-joo YOO
A widely covered journalist specializing in design and culture, Seoung-joo YOO contributes to influential media outlets in Korea, Japan, Singapore, the UK, France, and Italy, particularly focusing on timeless values for humans and our environment. Driven by a passion for cross-cultural exchange, she fosters collaborations between multidisciplinary creatives across Asia and Europe.
Latest articles

The new metric of design influence
In a field customarily judged by aesthetics, functionality, and individual achievement, what new criteria should govern its value? For the Seoul Design Award 2025, the mandate is clear:…

Preview of Seoul Living Design Fair 2025
Starting with the curated narratives of a lifestyle publication, this 30th fair became a remarkable crossroads where Korea’s living design community passionately unites.

A launchpad for Korean industrial design
The DDP Design Launching Fair, a cornerstone of Seoul Design, forged connections between Korean designers and global markets, solidifying the growing influence of K-Design worldwide.

Exploring the essence of DEFINE SEOUL
In a city overflowing with creative vitality, DEFINE SEOUL illuminated the confluence of design and fine art, provoking contemplation and defying convention.

What if we could visualize the inner workings of artificial intelligence?
New media artist Yiyun Kang’s latest exhibition, LIGHT ARCHITECTURE, attempted to do just that, offering an eye-catching and conceptually thought-provoking exploration of AI and its potential impact on…

Korean design at Maison&Objet
Last September, according to data released by the organizers immediately following Maison&Objet FW, Korea boasted the highest participation rate among Asian countries, with 39 brands.

