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Gwanghui-dong's Central Asia Street: One neighborhood, many flavors

Immigrant-run restaurants and shops have turned this Seoul neighborhood near Dongdaemun Market into a culinary and cultural hub for Central Asians, Mongolians and curious locals alike.

2026.7.16

The Seoul Upcycling Plaza in Seongdong District, central Seoul [SEOUL DESIGN FOUNDATION]

Seoul Upcycling Plaza to guide startups with entrepreneurship program

The Seoul Upcycling Plaza (SUP) is set to run an entrepreneurship program for both current and aspiring upcycling startups through November, the Seoul Design Foundation said on Tuesday.

2026.6.2

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Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon speaks during a New Year's press conference held at the City Hall in central Seoul on Feb. 10. [SEOUL METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT]

Seoul mayor defends planned Korean War memorial, accuses central gov't of interfering

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon defends the Korean War memorial project at Gwanghwamun Square, asserting its importance in promoting freedom and democracy, while criticizing the central government's plan to halt it.

2026.2.10

Yoo Hyun-joon, professor of architecture at Hongik University, speaks to the JoongAng Ilbo to discuss how the city could further upgrade its appeal, at his office in Nonhyeon-dong, southern Seoul, on Sept. 4. [JUN MIN-KYU]

How 'KPop Demon Hunters' showcases Seoul's global potential

The success of 'KPop Demon Hunters' highlights Seoul's cinematic appeal, prompting discussions on enhancing tourism and urban development opportunities.

2025.9.9

Models walk the runway during the finale of Doucan’s 2026 Spring/Summer show at Seoul Fashion Week, held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Jung District, central Seoul, on Sept. 6. [SEOUL METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT]

Seoul Fashion Week goes back, to the future with palace and tech

Seoul Fashion Week's 2026 Spring/Summer edition wrapped up on Sunday to bring the curtain down on a more expansive version with a collaboration with Fashion Council Germany and a more diverse range of venues.

2025.9.8

Media art is being displayed on the facade of the Dongdaemun Design Plaza in central Seoul during the 2025 fall edition of the biannual ″Seoul Light DDP″ on Aug. 28. [NEWS1]

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.

2025.8.29

Influencers look at the exhibition booth at the 2025 Seoul Beauty Week, held at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza in central Seoul. [YONHAP]

Seoul Beauty Week begins at Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Seoul Beauty Week opened on Thursday at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in central Seoul.

2025.8.28

Foreigners try to find their personal color at 2025 Korea Beauty Festival

Foreigners at the 2025 Korea Beauty Festival, held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in central Seoul, experience finding their personal color on June 19.

2025.6.20

The Seoul Light DDP show, titled ″Poetry of Time,″ at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza in central Seoul in August 2024 [SEOUL DESIGN FOUNDATION]

Seoul Light DDP show 'Poetry of Time' wins iF Design Award

A Seoul Light DDP media facade show was named a recipient of the iF Design Award 2025, the Seoul Design Foundation said Wednesday.

2025.3.12

Installation view of the ″DDP Open Curating Archive″ exhibition at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza in central Seoul [SEOUL DESIGN FOUNDATION]

Seoul Design Foundation celebrates 10 years of 'Open Curating' with exhibition at DDP

For the past decade, the Seoul Design Foundation has supported 200 up-and-coming designers through its "DDP Open Curating" project. Now, it is currently exhibiting the 10-year history and archive of the project at the Gallery Moon inside the DDP.

2025.2.15