The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced that it will hold 'Korea Craft Week 2025' from May 16 to 25 in collaboration with the Korea Craft and Design Culture Promotion Institute.
'Craft Week' is a craft culture festival that showcases various programs such as exhibitions, experiences, sales, and lectures to raise awareness of the beauty and value of crafts and to spread craft culture. This year's theme is 'Coexistence and Enjoyment,' which encompasses the idea of rediscovering the everyday nature and cultural significance of crafts and sharing joy.
A total of 112 programs will be held nationwide from Seoul to Jeju, including workshops, galleries, and cultural and artistic organizations. The opening ceremony will take place at the Korea Craft and Design Culture Promotion Institute (KCDF) gallery on the 16th, as well as in the hub cities of Goseong, Buan, and Jeonju.
At the Korea Craft and Design Culture Promotion Institute, an exhibition titled 'Future Craft' will be held, suggesting the future of crafts alongside the opening event, while Goseong will operate eco-friendly exhibitions and experience programs linked to marine ecology. Buan will present regionally specialized programs utilizing celadon, and Jeonju will showcase exhibition, experience, and market programs centered around Hanok Village.
Events vary by region. ▲ Seoul Namsangol Hanok Village 'Traditional and Modern Craft Exhibition' ▲ Chuncheon woodworking experience and 'Carpenter Market' ▲ Incheon 'Visiting Craft Experience in the 5 Islands of the West Sea' ▲ Gangneung 'Exhibition and Craft Therapy for Prosperity' ▲ Gwangju 'Festival Involving Young Artists' ▲ Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam 'Southeast Regional Craft Festa' will be held.