01 / TATTOO SERVICES
Tattoo services
Specialist artists work across tattooing, permanent makeup (PMU), and scalp micropigmentation (SMP).
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A home for K-Tattoo. Seongsu Tattoo Avenue
Seongsu Tattoo Avenue is a home for K-Tattoo, operated by the Korea Tattoo Art and Culture Industry Cooperative.
Leaders who have worked for 33 years to advance and legalize tattooing in Korea have come together with accomplished artists from across the field to develop the industry.
We invite you to support the artists whose skilled work shows what tattooing can offer, both as an art and in practice.
01 / HISTORY
History
- K-Beauty Federation established as an incorporated association
- 2025Korea Tattoo Art Association (KAITA) established
- 2026Joseon Tattooist Proclamation Ceremony hosted
- 2026Ink & Sound event hosted
- Korea Tattoo Art and Culture Industry Cooperative established
- Seongsu Tattoo Avenue opened
02 / BUSINESS
What we do
02 / EDUCATION
Education
Our programs explore tattoo techniques and styles and share practical experience from the studio.
03 / EXHIBITIONS
Exhibitions
We curate exhibitions of Korean tattoo records, contemporary work, and work by emerging artists.
04 / VENUE HIRE
Venue hire
The gallery and street booths are available for exhibitions, pop-up shops, and other projects.
03 / CHAIR PROFILE
Ilhyang Yoon
Chair, Korea Tattoo Art and Culture Industry Cooperative
Leadership & public service
- Co-representative, Korea Federation of Permanent Makeup and Tattoo Artists
- President, K-Beauty Federation
- Chair, Senior Fashion Model Association
- President, Mrs. Universe Korea Association
- Member, Seoul Beauty Industry Promotion Committee
- Executive Director, Korean Society of Beauty Arts and Management
- Executive Director, Korean Society of Beauty
Teaching appointments
- Lecturer, Myongji University
- Adjunct Professor of Beauty Management, Yong In University
- Lead Professor, KBS Institute of Sports, Arts and Science
Commendations
- National Assembly member’s commendation for work on legalization and a qualification system for permanent makeup
- Commendation from Seongdong District Council, Seoul
- Commendation from the head of Seongdong District, Seoul
Events & projects
- Organizing Committee Chair, K-Beauty Contest
- Lead planner, Seoul Senior Model Training Program
- Organizer, Maeil Business Senior Festa Senior Model Competition
- Lead planner, hanbok fashion show at the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family’s Korean Women’s International Network convention
- Organizing Committee Chair, Senior Korea Competition
Education
- Doctorate, Graduate School of Business, Yong In University
- Master’s in Beauty Business, Yong In University
04 / ORGANIZATION
Organization chart
- Chair
- Directors Auditor
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Secretariat
- Management Support
- Education, Hygiene & Safety
- Cultural Programs & Communications
- Industry Partnerships & Joint Projects