Hwaseong City to Select Two "2026 Master Craftsmen"... 5 Million Won Technical Incentive

Application period: August 13 to 31
Two craftsmen selected from six categories, including metal and ceramics
5 million won technical incentive for those chosen
Master Craftsman certificate and nameplate awarded

Hwaseong Special City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Jeong Myung-geun) announced on August 3 that it will select the "2026 Hwaseong Special City Master Craftsman" in order to discover artisans with outstanding craft skills.

2026 Hwaseong Special City Craft Master Application Notice. Provided by Hwaseong City.

The city will select a total of two craftsmen across six fields: metal, ceramics, wood lacquer, textiles, leather, paper, and other categories. Applicants must have worked in the respective craft field for more than 15 years, and as of the announcement date, must have been registered as residents of Hwaseong City for at least five years and have worked for at least five years at a business located within the city.

The city plans to conduct a comprehensive assessment based on document and on-site evaluations and the deliberations of the Master Craftsman Review Committee, including professionalism, technical proficiency, and contributions to the development of craft culture. Those selected as master craftsmen will receive a technical incentive of 5 million won, along with the title of Master Craftsman, a certificate, and a nameplate.

Applications can be submitted in person at the Corporate Support Division of Hwaseong City Hall from August 13 to 6 p.m. on August 31. For details such as required documents, please check the announcements and notices section on the city hall website.

Hwaseong Mayor Jeong Myung-geun stated, "The Master Craftsman program serves as the foundation for passing down the region's excellent craft skills and artisan spirit, and for enhancing the competitiveness of our craft culture," and encouraged active participation from skilled artisans with exceptional abilities and extensive experience.

Meanwhile, alongside the Master Craftsman selection, Hwaseong Special City is pursuing various projects such as hosting the Hwaseong Special City Craft Competition, supporting participation in the Gyeonggi-do Craft Competition, and holding the Craft 3rd Generation Harmony Exhibition to assist the creative endeavors of local artisans and vitalize the craft culture in the area.

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