Hwaseong City Selects 2025 Craft Masters from Nov. 11-29

[Suwon Ilbo=Park Chan-hyuk] Hwaseong Special City announced on the 5th that it will select Hwaseong Special City Craft Masters for 2025 to promote the inheritance and development of traditional craft techniques.

This year, a total of 2 artisans will be selected from 6 craft fields: metalwork, ceramics, woodwork & lacquer, textiles & leather, paper, and others.

Any craftsperson who meets all qualification requirements—△15 or more years of experience in the respective craft field △5 or more years of residency registration in Hwaseong City as of the announcement date △5 or more years of operation at a business location within the city—can apply.

Craft masters are selected through document screening, on-site inspection, and deliberation by the master artisan review committee, with comprehensive evaluation of △degree of expertise △level of contribution to craft culture development △technical proficiency.

Craft masters receive various honors and benefits including △technology promotion grant of 5 million won △conferral of "Craft Master" title △master artisan certificate △master artisan plaque.

Application documents can be found on the Hwaseong City Hall website announcement board, and submissions are accepted in-person only at the Hwaseong City Hall Business Support Division from the 11th through the 29th until 6 p.m.

For more information, contact the Hwaseong City Business Support Division, Small & Medium Manufacturing Support Team (031-5189-3523).

Mayor Jeong Myeong-geun stated, "Traditional crafts, which craftspeople have carried with their hands over many years, represent the dignity and identity of our region," and added, "We hope for the active participation of many craftspeople who are continuing our region's unique beauty and traditions."