South Korea
Jiyongkim Launches First Flagship in Seoul
The 2024 LVMH Prize semifinalist has opened a gallery-like space in a former residential building to display…
EXCLUSIVE: Piaget Taps Jun Ji-hyun as Global Ambassador
The South Korean actress joins a roster that includes Ella Richards, Lee Jun-ho, and Apo Nattawin.
EXCLUSIVE: Jisoo Redefines Herself as an L.A. ‘It’ Girl in Alo’s Latest Campaign
Ahead of her highly anticipated world tour, Jisoo talks about exploring West Coast wellness and effortless…
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Prada Cuts Ties With Kim Soo Hyun Amid Dating Scandal With Late Actress
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EXCLUSIVE: Loewe Names Minsi Ko as Brand Ambassador
The South Korean actress is known for her lead role as an unhinged hotel guest in Netflix series "The Frog."
Seoul Metropolitan Government, WWD Korea Organize Seoul Fashion Forum
The forum was held to help celebrate the 25th anniversary of Seoul Fashion Week and strategize about the…
Yoon Ahn Teams Up With Chase Sapphire Reserve for Seoul Campaign
The Tokyo-based fashion designer stars in the new "Seoul Is in the Details" campaign — and she talks to WWD…
EXCLUSIVE: Korean Niche Fragrance Brand Borntostandout Secures Series A Funding
The funding round was led by Touch Capital with participation from BOLD, L'Oréal's venture capital fund.
Korean Fashion Designer Kim Rieul, Who Dressed BTS, Dies at 32
The designer and entrepreneur had collaborated with Samsung Galaxy, McLaren and other brands.
System Hits the Right Note of Nostalgia for Fall 2025
South Korean designer Hee Soo Kim dug into the brand's archives but didn't do dupes, plus a collaboration…
Solid Homme Is All Jazzed Up for Fall 2025
The South Korean brand offered a soft and playful take on dressing geared for after hours.
2024 Runway to Seoul Celebrates Korean Fashion, Beauty, K-Pop and Technology
The second annual event, organized by WWD Korea and the Seoul Business Agency, celebrated Korean culture with…
Touting Social Responsibility Efforts Can Boost Global Online Shopping Purchases
Research highlights the positive impact of corporate social responsibility on international e-commerce and…
L’Oréal Catches New Rising K-beauty Wave With Dr. G Acquisition
Beauty from South Korea, which spawned global trends such as BB Cream, is having a moment.