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RM’s journey didn’t begin in museums, but in poems scribbled on a classroom forum. Today, his love for Korean art and literature sits in policy rooms, museum halls, and global conversations. From collecting Yun Hyong-keun’s paintings to urging APEC leaders to fund culture, he proves that art isn’t a hobby—it’s heritage, diplomacy, and a way of thinking.

A decade in Seoul has changed Polo Ralph Lauren in quiet ways. The stitching stays the same, but the story feels different. From Garosu-gil to Ralph’s Coffee, the brand has learned to listen rather than lead — blending Western heritage with Korean sentiment. This piece explores how Korea taught Ralph Lauren to feel its own legacy differently, where belonging quietly replaced branding.