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‘2023 Korea Public Design Awards’ Competition

Recommending outstanding examples of public design experienced in everyday life

Selecting outstanding cases across 6 business sectors; new local government category established

KCC’s ‘Firefly House,’ Now in Its 6th Year

Signs housing support agreement

with Seocho-gu for the socially vulnerable

“A window tailored to me becomes a work of art within the home!”

Kumho Petrochemical’s ‘Hugreen’ unveils new TV commercial

Introducing Hugreen windows suited to diverse living environments

Samhwa Paints Carries Out Environmental Improvement Project

Donates eco-friendly paint

to Lindenbaum Kindergarten in Jongno-gu

The 4th Suwon Architecture & Interior Expo

Jaehyun Haneulchang’s ‘Elevation-Divided Window’ Earns Green Technology Certification

‘Divided-window formation and manufacturing technology using frame-reinforcing joiners’

Excellent insulation and airtightness; Grade 1 energy efficiency rating

Technical Excellence Recognized by U.S. Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Association

LG Electronics system air conditioners

win ‘Performance Award’ for 6 consecutive years

The 63rd MBC Architecture Expo, Participating Companies

Membership Program ‘Ace Rewards’ Revamped

Eugene Group’s Ace Hardware upgrades its membership program

Plans to greatly expand benefits for its loyal customer base

Accelerating Its Push Into the European HVAC Market

Samsung Electronics participates in ‘ISH 2023’

Exhibits high-efficiency heating and cooling systems

DeWalt ‘Free Hammer Drill Inspection Service’

Provides internal cleaning and grease replacement services free of charge

Opens DeWalt Busan direct service center, the largest in the southern region

Switching to Bio-Based Adhesives

IKEA reduces its carbon footprint

Aims to cut emissions by 30% by 2030

2023 Korea Commercial Real Estate Market Trends

Colliers continues to expand despite an uncertain market environment

Domestic commercial real estate investment totaled about KRW 49 trillion in 2022

Desker Renovates Brand Store

Provides professional consulting services

for corporate office clients

Product

OLIVIA, ‘White Basin Faucet’

Kaspion Launches ‘Claro Duo’ Air Sterilizing Purifier

Adopts high-temperature sterilization to kill up to 99.9% of viruses and bacteria

Handles sterilization and purification at once; popular in daycare centers and kindergartens

KCC Launches Water-Based Organic Fireproof Coating

‘Firemask AQ Series’

Fast drying speed saves time

Finnish Sauna Collection ‘BASTUA’ Launched

A limited-edition collection from a collaboration between IKEA and Finnish brand Marimekko

Comprising furniture, glassware, textiles and more, showcasing Nordic wellness culture

‘BESPOKE Water Purifier’ New Product Launched

Samsung Electronics targets single-person households

Equipped with Smart Clean Care function

Hug Company Launches High-End Brand ‘Origin.H’

Also launches ‘Silence Mat,’ a new product addressing weight and inter-floor noise

Continuing the existing Hug Mat’s goal of ‘solving inter-floor noise’

Enex’s 2023 ‘EKI National Kitchen’

Crisp clear-white color

Boasts a reasonable price range

GNI Gaenari Wallpaper’s Silk Wallpaper ‘2023 Avenue’

‘Home Archive’ concept, a space embodying lifestyle and personal taste

Four themes: Essential Modern, Living Natural, New Retro, and Kids Design

Poly-Ceramic Coated Window Material Launched

SM Namsun Aluminum

Also develops aluminum single-pane fireproof window

IL Kunus, ‘Smart Sterilization System Restroom’

UVC toilet-seat sterilizer sanitizes the interior as well as the seat and lid

Hygienic management by sterilizing 99.9% of pathogenic bacteria and norovirus

2023 Air Purifiers Targeting Pet Families

SK Magic launches ‘Core Air Purifier’

Two models: Core Pet and Core Max

Trade Show

‘Adding Safety to Architecture and Industry’

‘2023 Housing Brand Fair’ closes, held alongside the Tool & Safety Show

Trade Show

Korea’s Largest Living Exhibition, ‘2023 Seoul Living Design Fair’

See at a glance the domestic and international living design trends and latest lifestyles that will lead 2023!

Sample House

‘The Summit Cheongpung,’ a Private Second Home Embracing a Lake

A mixed-use complex uniting residence, lodging and camping; a nature-friendly wooden-structure house

Sample House

‘Songdo Station Kyeongnam Honorsville,’ a Prime Transit-Hub Premium Complex

Introducing a wide-span living room design that secures ample views and natural light, with a space layout that enhances practicality

Brand

‘Soop Dodam’ Flooring for Children and Pets Relaunched

HomeCC Interior adds 6 new patterns that render the feel of natural materials even more realistically

Hot Issue

Engineered Stone ‘Opimo Collection’ Launched

Hyundai L&C achieves the world’s first natural-stone quartzite pattern, expanding its premium product lineup

Hot Issue

Yerim Forestry’s ‘Wood-Color Interior Door,’ Newly in the Spotlight in 2023

Oak-tone interior doors that bring out the texture of natural wood grain, creating classic and trendy spaces

Issue

Hyundai Livart Strengthens Competitiveness by Expanding Its High-End Kitchen Furniture Line

Signs exclusive sales contract for Italian luxury kitchen furniture brand ‘Valcucine,’ building a full kitchen-furniture lineup

Zoom In

‘Digital Transformation (DT)’ Strategy Through the Integrated Platform ‘Hanssem Mall’

Presents a concrete direction for digital transformation at ‘Analyst Day,’ expanding customer touchpoints online

Issue

‘H Silent Lab,’ Commercializing Grade-1 Inter-Floor Noise Technology, Goes Into Full Operation

Hyundai E&C carries out everything from basic research to technology development, verification and real-world application in one stop

Living

Three Bedding Items in Collaboration with Karim Rashid

Evezary Sleep&Sleep

Collaboration bedding targeting those in their 20s and 30s

‘Culture Activity’ for a Space of Rest and Inspiration

An activity to offer value beyond a sofa and a new experience

‘Sofa of Inspiration’ chosen as the first theme

Royal Copenhagen ‘Bespoke Mug,’ Seasonal Limited Edition

Handcrafted by skilled artisans

Sold in a limited quantity of 200

Samsung Electronics, 2023 Air Solution

SPOT

Reseoul Gallery Holds Ha Seok-hong Solo Exhibition

Holds its eighteenth solo exhibition, ‘Theoria-Dream rock’

The archetype of nature and the infinite spectrum of light captured in stone paintings

<Library of Echoes and Frost>

Perigee Gallery, until April 29

Solo exhibition by artist Park Sun-min

Topper Mattress All-Round Series

<Ai Weiwei Solo Exhibition> Held

Tang Contemporary Art

Open until April 22