The Kosmosis Vol. 01 Has Launched

ByTaeyun Paik

The inaugural issue of The Kosmosis is now available.

Titled Perspectives, Places and People., this 116-page English-language journal captures the overlooked beauty of everyday Korean life — from neighborhoods shaped by quiet resilience to the expressive forms of Korean Cool.

Created by Seoul Goodman as a single-author publication, The Kosmosis is an independent quarterly journal crafted entirely without advertising. Every photograph, essay, and design choice reflects a clear, personal vision.

Vol. 01 is available online in Korea via our Naver smartstore.

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