Jeong Ki-hwan's "Najeon Chrysanthemum Pattern Jewelry Box" Wins Presidential Award at Traditional Craft Transmission Exhibition

Prime Minister's Award Goes to Kim Cheongun for "Geumseodae"

Jeong Kihwan's "Najeon Chrysanthemum Pattern Jewelry Box," winner of the Presidential Award

The National Heritage Administration, in collaboration with the National Intangible Heritage Skills Association, will hold the "Korea Traditional Craft Transmission Exhibition" from December 11 to 19 at the National Intangible Heritage Training Center Exhibition Hall in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

This event highlights the achievements of artisans who have preserved the lineage of Korean traditional crafts for half a century. This year, 339 works were submitted across twelve categories. After the first round of judging, 163 candidate works were selected. These underwent a public online review, on-site expert inspections, and a second round of judging, ultimately resulting in the selection of nine main award-winning pieces, including the Presidential Award.

The Presidential Award was given to Jeong Ki-hwan for his "Najeon Chrysanthemum Pattern Jewelry Box," which was recognized for its combination of durability and traditional beauty through the use of traditional weaving methods and lacquer techniques.

Geumseodae by Kim Cheongun, recipient of the Prime Minister's Award

The Prime Minister's Award went to Kim Cheongun for "Geumseodae." The work was noted for its delicate craftsmanship, which brought out the patterns of the materials used for the seodae. The seodae was a belt worn by officials with their official robes during the Joseon Dynasty, typically adorned with rhinoceros or buffalo horn.

The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award was presented to Kim Hyunju for the "Juni Jongjeongdo Embroidery Folding Screen," which received praise for its intricate depiction of ancient ceremonial vessels using various embroidery techniques.

The National Heritage Administration Director's Award was awarded to Kim Sunjeong and Kim Moonjeong for the "Eunipsa Chaekgeori Folding Screen," recognized for its color contrast and painterly expression achieved through the use of silver inlay.

‘Junijongjeongdo Embroidery Folding Screen’ by artist Kim Hyunju, winner of the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award

The Chairperson of the Korea Arts Council Award went to Lee Youngae for "Royal Belt and Paeok," the National Heritage Promotion Agency Director's Award was given to Kim Gyurin for "Nosanahu Buldo," the Korea Craft and Design Foundation Director's Award went to So Joong-han for "Three-Tiered Chest with Doors," the Cultural Heritage National Trust Chairman's Award was presented to Lee Sunyong for "Yeongdo," and the National Intangible Heritage Skills Association Chairman's Award was given to Byun Doyeon for "Jibul."

The opening ceremony and awards ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. on December 10, the day before the exhibition, at the "Pungnyu" Theater in the National Intangible Heritage Training Center.