At the UNESCO Creative City International Forum in South Korea: How to establish and evolve eco- systemic approaches for development with culture and creative industries? Beyond silo-perspectives, cross-sectoral innovation and connecting attitudes are crucial. Always a great pleasure to be part of the UNESCO Creative City family and a wonderful experience in the City of Jinju - UCLG Leading City. Based on my key note speech at the UNESCO creative city conference in Jinju (South Korea), I have further explored the potential of cross-sectoral cooperation in and with crafts in the recently published Volume 3 of the international journal of crafts and folk arts. It is always a great pleasure and honour to cooperate with the professional colleagues from South Korea!