Global visual communication platform Canva is expanding its influence in the Korean market, signaling a revolution in workflow through next-generation AI technology. On May 30, Canva hosted the 'Canva in Real Life 2026' event in Seoul, where it unveiled specific use cases for its latest AI platform, 'Canva AI 2.'

A key highlight of the event was the adoption case of the domestic media brand 'NEWNEEK.' CEO Kim So-yeon stated that through early access to Canva AI 2, the company accelerated its entire workflow, including content planning, visual storytelling, design, and sales material production. She explained that applying the platform's AI tools simplified the production process, allowing team members to move away from repetitive tasks and dedicate more time to content creativity and storytelling.

Reports on productivity improvements in education followed. According to a demonstration by a high school teacher at the event, the process of visualizing complex concepts and creating teaching materials—which previously took hours—could be completed in just a few clicks using Canva AI 2, demonstrating significant resource savings. The event emphasized the tool's ability to maximize work efficiency, enabling anyone, regardless of their design adeptness, to quickly produce high-quality results through an intuitive UI.

South Korea is currently one of Canva's key growth markets globally, with the number of domestic monthly active users (MAU) more than doubling compared to the previous year. Kim Dae-hyun, Country Manager of Canva Korea, noted that Korean users are naturally integrating AI into their work and creative processes, and pledged to continue providing a new creative environment that turns imagination into efficient results.

Meanwhile, Canva continues to strengthen its investment in the Korean market. Since 2025, it has provided 'Canva for Education' to 2.9 million teachers and students across 11 regions through a partnership with the Ministry of Education, and it is expanding its reach to domestic users through initiatives such as a local partnership signed earlier this year with the university student community 'Everytime'.