Restrictions have been eased on the export of post-war Korean art, and artist resale royalties introduced
The fair feels effects of economic slump, but benefits from two local biennials and new city-wide initiatives
As South Korea’s presence in the international art world grows rapidly, we look at what makes it unique and the challenges it faces
The city’s collectors, museums and state support make it a key player in Asia—but sales from the fair show its market is still nascent
After breaking records in 2022, South Korea's art sales have dropped to pre-Covid 19 levels amid wider economic problems
The report's author breaks down her findings, from gender splits to price points and why buying art is becoming more desirable among under 40s
With the inaugural Frieze Seoul opening in September, more international gallerists are staking a claim in the city's rapidly expanding scene
Korea’s longest-running art fair will feature more than 100 Korean galleries and run concurrently with its satellite fair, Kiaf Plus, and the first edition of Frieze Seoul
The global fair brand will bring an international flavour to the Korean capital when it debuts this September, but exact terms of its partnership with the Kiaf fair remain unclear
Two bronze Buddha statues are likely to make records for cultural artefacts at auction in Korea
Seoul's biggest auction houses have allegedly violated an agreement made with Galleries Association Korea to ensure "healthy balance" within the art market
Buyers were active in recent auctions and three new art funds have been started