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Seongnam Seeks Traditional Craft Masters
Applications Open Oct 21-23
Deadline Deadline October 23 · Application Deadline for Craft Master Selection

In short
Seongnam City is recruiting masters of traditional crafts.
You can apply if you have 15+ years of experience and have lived in Seongnam for 10+ years.
Selected applicants receive the master title and 5 million won in encouragement funds.
Key facts
| When | Applications are accepted from October 21 to 23. |
|---|---|
| Who | Applicants must be craftspeople with 15+ years of folk craft experience and 10+ years of residency in Seongnam. |
| What | One person will be selected in each of 6 fields: woodwork, lacquerware, ceramics, metalwork, textiles, paper, and others. |
| How | Results will be announced in December after document review, on-site evaluation, and committee deliberation. |
What it means for me
If you work in traditional crafts, it's worth checking the eligibility requirements and application documents in advance.
Self-employed craft business owners can gain funding support and expanded sales opportunities if selected as craft masters.