Seoul (South Korea) 13 October 2009 - A newly redesigned website has been launched for the World Design Capital 2010 programme of events (www.wdcseoul.kr),  showcasing the latest information that will be unveiled in the coming year. This new and improved version of the website unveiled a fresh look and includes the calendar of events, a variety of photos, as well as a number of relevant industry articles and information on all activities and events related to the World Design Capital Seoul 2010 calendar year.

Gateway to the City of Seoul's design information
As a part of the WDC, the Seoul Design Headquarters has chronologically posted details about its progress on a variety of design programmes on the WDC Seoul 2010 website. From this site, visitors can easily find a variety of information about the city’s design initiatives, including events such as the Seoul Design Olympiad (SDO), the WDC New Year’s Eve and Festival, the Seoul Design Assets Exhibition, and Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) designed by the world-renowned architect Zaha Hadid, which is currently in construction, to name but a few. To this end, the WDC Seoul 2010 website will serve as the gateway through which visitors can be directed to other major event websites.

As the primary communications tool for WDC Seoul 2010, the website will provide regular updates and detailed information about current activities, upcoming events, as well as other topics and useful links related to the Seoul Metropolitan Government’s design projects for the city. In addition, the Seoul Metropolitan Government plans to circulate a monthly electronic newsletter listing latest project news.

For more information about World Design Capital Seoul 2010, please visit: www.wdcseoul.kr

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For more information, please contact:
Mr. Sang-Mook Rhee
International Relations - Seoul Design Foundation
t: + 82-2-3705-0018
e:

Ms. Andréa Springer
Icsid Communications Manager – WDC Organising Committee
t: + 1 514 448 4949 ext. 232
e: aspringer@icsid.org

About World Design Capital (WDC)
While there are many awards that recognise individual accomplishments in design, the World Design Capital™ (WDC) designation is unique as it aims to focus on the broader essence of design’s impact on urban spaces, economies and citizens. The designation provides a distinctive opportunity for cities to feature their accomplishments in attracting and promoting innovative design, as well as highlight their successes in urban revitalisation strategies.
www.worlddesigncapital.com