Gwangju Design Biennale Highlights Inclusive, Human-Centered DesignThe 2025 Gwangju Design Biennale is underway at the Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall, running through Nov. 2. Highlights include Kang Yoon-jung’s interactive installation, part of this year’s theme, “You, the World: How Design Embraces Humanity,” which explores inclusive design addressing the needs of communities and the planet.
Ha Chong-Hyun Art Center Opens in PajuThe Ha Chong-Hyun Art Center opened on Sept. 1 in Munbal-dong, Paju, honoring the pioneer of Korean modernism. The venue presents a retrospective of Ha’s works, showcasing his experimental approach and artistic philosophy from the 1960s onward.
Tesla Launches Cybertruck in KoreaTesla Korea officially launched the all-electric pickup truck, the Cybertruck, on Aug. 29, marking about a year and a half since the vehicle debuted in the U.S. The Seoul showroom featured the striking vehicle, available in both all-wheel-drive and high-performance “Cyberbeast” trims.
Marking Korea’s Anniversary of National HumiliationOn Aug. 29, Gwangmyeong City Hall employees in Gyeonggi Province shared bowls of white porridge to mark the Anniversary of National Humiliation, remembering Korea’s loss of sovereignty to Japan in 1910. The simple ritual honored the nation’s history and resilience.