Woo Jungkyung Plant studio 'Soopool Jeonggyeong' & landscape gardener
Introduction 
Hello, I’m Woo Jung-kyung, and I run a plant studio called Soopool Jeonggyeong. For a long time, I had a Sunday night routine of cleaning my home to wrap up the week. During that time, I would take my plants to the bathroom to water them. Every time I saw a new leaf sprouting, I felt a quiet kind of comfort—as if it was saying, “You lived this week well.” When a flower stem began to grow, I felt moved by that small sign of life. I wanted to share that feeling with others. I work to share not only the beauty of plants and nature, but also that gentle sense of encouragement to live another week well.
Around 2018, when the Eunpyeong Hanok Village was first built, I began visiting the area. The street lined with traditional Korean houses beneath Bukhansan Mountain brought me peace just by walking through it, and the place had a unique atmosphere that moved me.
That’s why the day I went to a landscaping meeting for Solhyangjae, I felt excited and nervous to visit the area again. Since I’ve always had a deep affection for the Hanok Village, my first encounter with Greenear became a naturally warm memory. While exchanging drafts after the meeting, I enjoyed the process of working together because Greenear’s desire to express both traditional and modern aspects of nature matched the sensibility of Soopool Jeonggyeong well. Thanks to their trust, it was a joy to co-create the space.
Highlight 
Operates the plant studio Soopool Jeonggyeong
Landscape design and plant placement
Lifestyle-based plant consultations and recommendations
What to expect while doing this
Ever since I began working in gardening, I naturally became interested in sunlight. Spending all day in a bright studio, I learned to tell the time based on where the light came in. It’s fascinating—how the length of day and night changes slightly depending on the 24 seasonal divisions. I often find myself admiring the wisdom of our ancestors who farmed with that knowledge. I even understand why someone would invent a sundial. Above all, I’ve come to enjoy how the seasons shift with each division.
Living in a country with four distinct seasons feels like a blessing. Colorful flowers in spring, lush green in summer, brilliant autumn leaves, and snowy trees in winter. When you fall in love with seasonal change, the world becomes more beautiful. These days, even trees and flowers on the street, the color of the sky, and moss growing between stones all seem lovable. I think that’s the charm of gardening. I hope you’ll feel the same joy through the works expressed by Soopool Jeonggyeong.
Interview
Q. What are some of your most memorable places and experiences in nature in Korea?
One of the most vivid memories I have is climbing snowy Mt. Hallasan last winter. At the start of the trail, I saw ferns and moss between melting snow. As I climbed, the temperature dropped, and the ground became icy, requiring crampons. It felt like the seasons were changing with each step. I kept walking, silently, through snowstorms and hail. Then, I turned around—and the sight of a mountain completely covered in white snow took my breath away.
Seeing snow blossoms that I had only seen in documentaries was overwhelming. It felt like the path would never end, but as I took each step forward, I realized even the summit has an end. During the nine-hour hike, I felt excitement, exhaustion, calm, and accomplishment. The view I saw at the end stayed with me for a long time. If I had to pick one place that best represents Korean nature, I would say snowy Hallasan without hesitation.
Q. What does nature mean to you?
Nature is something awe-inspiring, a blessing for humans and animals alike—something we must coexist with. It’s a peaceful place of rest, a quiet source of comfort. A space where complicated thoughts clear. Something I want to bring into daily life. A material that can express anything. Something I may never fully understand—but still want to keep learning about for the rest of my life.
Q. What do you want people to take away from the experience and healing you provide?
Many people love plants but often say they once failed to care for one. But I’d like to say this—it’s not that you’re bad at growing plants, you just haven’t met the plant that suits you yet. Even though I manage many types of plants, I still struggle with one kind of fern called Adiantum. But people who love to check on their plants every day say, “It’s perfect for me because I water it daily.” Just like that, I believe every person has a plant that suits their nature.
I hope more people enjoy nature in their everyday lives through plants. Whether it's on the street, in a café, at your office desk, or anywhere in your home—when you're with plants, and when you care for them, I believe in the quiet strength that green life gives us. With a little courage and affection, I believe anyone can find their perfect “green.”
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Woo JungkyungPlant studio 'Soopool Jeonggyeong' & landscape gardener
Introduction
Hello, I’m Woo Jung-kyung, and I run a plant studio called Soopool Jeonggyeong. For a long time, I had a Sunday night routine of cleaning my home to wrap up the week. During that time, I would take my plants to the bathroom to water them. Every time I saw a new leaf sprouting, I felt a quiet kind of comfort—as if it was saying, “You lived this week well.” When a flower stem began to grow, I felt moved by that small sign of life. I wanted to share that feeling with others. I work to share not only the beauty of plants and nature, but also that gentle sense of encouragement to live another week well.
Around 2018, when the Eunpyeong Hanok Village was first built, I began visiting the area. The street lined with traditional Korean houses beneath Bukhansan Mountain brought me peace just by walking through it, and the place had a unique atmosphere that moved me.
That’s why the day I went to a landscaping meeting for Solhyangjae, I felt excited and nervous to visit the area again. Since I’ve always had a deep affection for the Hanok Village, my first encounter with Greenear became a naturally warm memory. While exchanging drafts after the meeting, I enjoyed the process of working together because Greenear’s desire to express both traditional and modern aspects of nature matched the sensibility of Soopool Jeonggyeong well. Thanks to their trust, it was a joy to co-create the space.
Highlight
Operates the plant studio Soopool Jeonggyeong
Landscape design and plant placement
Lifestyle-based plant consultations and recommendations
What to expect while doing this
Ever since I began working in gardening, I naturally became interested in sunlight. Spending all day in a bright studio, I learned to tell the time based on where the light came in. It’s fascinating—how the length of day and night changes slightly depending on the 24 seasonal divisions. I often find myself admiring the wisdom of our ancestors who farmed with that knowledge. I even understand why someone would invent a sundial. Above all, I’ve come to enjoy how the seasons shift with each division.
Living in a country with four distinct seasons feels like a blessing. Colorful flowers in spring, lush green in summer, brilliant autumn leaves, and snowy trees in winter. When you fall in love with seasonal change, the world becomes more beautiful. These days, even trees and flowers on the street, the color of the sky, and moss growing between stones all seem lovable. I think that’s the charm of gardening. I hope you’ll feel the same joy through the works expressed by Soopool Jeonggyeong.
Interview
Q. What are some of your most memorable places and experiences in nature in Korea?
One of the most vivid memories I have is climbing snowy Mt. Hallasan last winter. At the start of the trail, I saw ferns and moss between melting snow. As I climbed, the temperature dropped, and the ground became icy, requiring crampons. It felt like the seasons were changing with each step. I kept walking, silently, through snowstorms and hail. Then, I turned around—and the sight of a mountain completely covered in white snow took my breath away.
Seeing snow blossoms that I had only seen in documentaries was overwhelming. It felt like the path would never end, but as I took each step forward, I realized even the summit has an end. During the nine-hour hike, I felt excitement, exhaustion, calm, and accomplishment. The view I saw at the end stayed with me for a long time. If I had to pick one place that best represents Korean nature, I would say snowy Hallasan without hesitation.
Q. What does nature mean to you?
Nature is something awe-inspiring, a blessing for humans and animals alike—something we must coexist with. It’s a peaceful place of rest, a quiet source of comfort. A space where complicated thoughts clear. Something I want to bring into daily life. A material that can express anything. Something I may never fully understand—but still want to keep learning about for the rest of my life.
Q. What do you want people to take away from the experience and healing you provide?
Many people love plants but often say they once failed to care for one. But I’d like to say this—it’s not that you’re bad at growing plants, you just haven’t met the plant that suits you yet. Even though I manage many types of plants, I still struggle with one kind of fern called Adiantum. But people who love to check on their plants every day say, “It’s perfect for me because I water it daily.” Just like that, I believe every person has a plant that suits their nature.
I hope more people enjoy nature in their everyday lives through plants. Whether it's on the street, in a café, at your office desk, or anywhere in your home—when you're with plants, and when you care for them, I believe in the quiet strength that green life gives us. With a little courage and affection, I believe anyone can find their perfect “green.”
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