i. Biography
Giulio Lee is the pizzaiolo at Spacca Napoli in Seoul, working within the discipline of Neapolitan pizza rather than around it. Trained in Naples, he brought that format back to Seoul without compromise, keeping the method grounded in restraint, precision, and respect for the form. The work reads as composition: measured, exact, and built on rhythm as much as repetition.
Coming Up
At Spacca Napoli in Seoul, the early groundwork of Giulio Lee’s career was laid through the daily demands of dough, oven, and service. That repeated labor shaped the standards behind the role, with each shift tightening the discipline required of a pizzaiolo. The move from maker to leader followed that same logic, with the craft itself providing the structure for what came next. President of APN Corea and owner/proprietor of Spacca Napoli, Giulio Lee now holds the same name that first formed his professional base. The progression is less a change of direction than a continuation of the same standards, carried from the pizza line into stewardship.
Where They Are Now
At Spacca Napoli in Seoul, Lee works as a pizzaiolo with a quiet directness that places technique before display. The role keeps him inside the daily identity of the restaurant, where Neapolitan tradition and execution meet in the most practical way. His place there is defined by consistency, not volume.
Signature
Giulio's signature dishes include Pizza Margherita, Pizza Diavola, and PIZZA 'CHAMPION' PALA. Each one speaks to a different register of his work: the balance and clarity of Pizza Margherita, the bolder edge of Pizza Diavola, and the distinctive character of PIZZA 'CHAMPION' PALA. Together, they trace the range of a pizzaiolo whose focus remains rooted in form, temperature, timing, and texture.
Honors
Giulio's honors include First Korean to win at the Pizza Napoletana Classic World Championship. For Neapolitan pizza in Seoul, that recognition marks a clear point of reference: a formal acknowledgment of training carried through with consistency. It sits alongside the rest of Lee’s work as evidence of a standard maintained over time.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Giulio
What recognition has Giulio Lee received?
First Korean to win at the Pizza Napoletana Classic World Championship (2015).
