GH Holds 'National Heritage Dreamer' Experience Program

Gyeonggi Housing and Urban Corporation (GH) conducted the 'National Heritage Dreamer' experience program for children at the Dahamkke Care Center Branch 2 in Dongducheon City on August 6, 2025.

This program was organized in cooperation with the National Heritage Promotion Agency and consisted of digital experiences related to national heritage tailored to children's perspectives, as well as traditional crafts classes.

In the morning, participants explored the South Coast Dinosaur Fossil Site and toured Gyeongbokgung Palace using augmented reality (AR) technology. In the afternoon, they had the opportunity to create traditional crafts themselves with Kim Younghee, a master recognized as a holder of the national intangible heritage 'Okjang' (jade craft).

Gyeonggi Housing and Urban Corporation (GH) is conducting the 'National Heritage Dreamer' experience program for children at the Dahamkke Care Center Branch 2 in Dongducheon City on the 6th. Photo by Gyeonggi Housing and Urban Corporation

Master Kim Younghee has honed jade processing skills for 54 years and produced traditional ornaments, leading to official recognition last year as a holder of the national intangible heritage 'Okjang.' The care center where the event was held opened in December last year as the first pilot project site for GH's vacant house utilization initiative.

Since 2010, GH has consistently served as a 'National Heritage Guardian Institution,' contributing to the transmission of traditional culture through various experiential events and protection projects. In particular, GH conducts annual support projects to protect intangible heritage in Gyeonggi Province that is at risk of being lost.

As a result of these efforts, GH was selected as an 'Outstanding Institution for National Heritage Protection' last year and received a commendation from the Administrator of the National Heritage Administration.

Lee Jongseon, Acting President of GH, stated, "We will continue to expand field-oriented experiential programs so that our children can experience cultural heritage up close and nurture their dreams, thereby promoting the excellence of our traditional culture."

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