Hwaseong City Accepting Applications for 2025 Master Craftsman Until the 29th

For Citizens with Over 15 Years of Experience

Hwaseong City in Gyeonggi Province will select the "2025 Hwaseong Special City Master Craftsman" to preserve and develop traditional craft techniques.

The city will select two master craftsmen in each of six fields: metal, ceramics, wood lacquer, textile and leather, paper, and others.

To be eligible to apply, candidates must meet all of the following requirements: have worked in the relevant craft field for at least 15 years; have been registered as a resident of Hwaseong City for at least 5 years as of the announcement date; and have worked at a local workplace for at least 5 years.

The city will select the master craftsmen through a document review, on-site inspection, and deliberation by the Master Craftsman Review Committee. The evaluation will comprehensively assess the degree of expertise, contributions to the development of craft culture, and level of technical proficiency.

The selected master craftsmen will receive a technology incentive of 5 million won, the title of "Master Craftsman," a certificate, and a plaque.

Detailed information, including application documents, can be found in the announcements section of the Hwaseong City Hall website. Applicants must visit the City Hall's Corporate Support Division to submit their applications in person from August 11 to August 29.

Jung Myung-geun, Mayor of Hwaseong, stated, "Traditional crafts, which have been honed over many years, represent the dignity and identity of our region," and added, "I hope many artisans who carry on the unique beauty and traditions of our region will participate."