Fashion publisher i-D has announced the launch of i-D Korea and appointed Songin Han as editor. The digital publication has also launched with a dedicated local website and Instagram channel which will offer authentic content aiming to capture the spirit of one of Asia’s key fashion and culture capitals. Upcoming editorial and video content will focus on youth style in Korea, their passion for unique fashion finds, identity and the photographers making Seoul a centre of image-making right now.

Songin will take the helm of i-D Korea immediately with a remit to drive the editorial vision and growth of the brand across all parts of i-D’s business in Korea. Songin will report into Elektra Kotsoni, i-D’s global content editor and will be based in Seoul.

i-D has also appointed Jisun Lee, as the new social editor. Jisun will oversee all content and growth for the platform’s social channels, reporting into Songin and will be based in Seoul