The Soul of Seoul: A Legacy Reimagined Kim Dae-soo’s artistic odyssey is deeply rooted in the vibrant, historical soil of Seoul, South Korea. Born in 1965, his early years were steeped in the quiet power of traditional Korean painting techniques and ancient philosophies. While he often allows a certain mystery to shroud his personal biography—preferring that his canvases serve as his true voice—the echoes of the past are unmistakable i…