CHEONGJU, North Chungcheong Province – Cheongju, the largest city in North Chungcheong Province, 137 kilometers south of Seoul, is home to the world’s oldest metal-printed book Jikji. Acknowledged by UNESCO, Jikji was created in 1377 during the Goryeo Kingdom (918-1392) at Heungdeok Temple in the city. Cheongju Craft Biennale was launched in 1999 to succeed the legacy of Jikji, or Jikji Simche Yojeol, tha.
Korea, Italy strengthen ties through sustainable design
Posted : 2021-07-26 13:26
Updated : 2021-07-26 16:43
Participants of the fifth Italian Design Day webinar in Seoul, themed Project and Materials: new challenges for the sustainable recovery of the Made in Italy, are seen in the screens. / Courtesy of Italian Embassy in Korea
By Kwon Mee-yoo
Italian designer Giulio Cappellini unveiled the design trends for the post-coronavirus pandemic world during the fifth Italian Design Day events in Seoul on July 21 and 22, centering on new materials and projects that integrate the concept of beauty with the values of sustainability and the environment.
Italian Design Day, established in 2017 by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, promotes Italian expertise in this sector, creating connections with the design scenes of the selected countries involved, including Korea.