Seoul Design Week (Oct 15–19) has opened at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza, featuring over 70 lifestyle brands in themed zones like “Maximalist Life” and “Quiet Foodie.”

Seoul Design Week (Oct 15–19) has opened at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza, featuring over 70 lifestyle brands in themed zones like “Maximalist Life” and “Quiet Foodie.”
Seoul’s design culture is going global—and going green. The Seoul Design Foundation showcased seven Seoul brands at Maison & Objet Paris 2025 (September 4-8) combining craftsmanship, eco-friendly materials, and urban style for international audiences.
Seoul Fashion Week (서울 패션 위크 – Seoul Paesyeon Wikeu) is celebrating its 25th anniversary, running September 1 to 7, 2025. This season, designers are blending 전통 (jeontong – tradition) with 현대 (hyeondae – modernity), staging shows at landmarks like the 덕수궁 돌담길 (Deoksugung stone wall path) and Oil Tank Culture Park.