#46 - Tom Buschemann

Published: Nov. 6, 2015, 4:23 p.m.

South Korea\u2019s culture scene is booming and Seoul is steadily establishing itself as a regional and increasingly global hotspot for design, fashion and music.

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Our guest for this episode, Tom Bueschemann, is a household name in the Korean creative scene. Originally from Germany and now based in Korea, he is the co-founder and CEO of Platoon, a creative network that brings together designers, artists, movie directors, photographers and other creative minds.

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In Korea, Platoon is arguably best known for its Kunsthalle, an art space in Seoul\u2019s Gangnam neighborhood that has become a social and cultural landmark. It provides a platform for hip crowds, young artists and changemakers from all horizons, while hosting communication events for some of the world\u2019s major brands.

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Tom kindly agreed to talk to us about Seoul\u2019s artistic and cultural ecosystem, and how he and his business partners decided to set up shop in Korea almost a decade ago.