August 2025
Gongye × Ilsang
The word “공예” on the cover means “crafts,” while “일상” refers to everyday life or daily routine in Korean. We wanted to convey how crafts exist all around us, enriching our lives through both beauty and practicality. The cover features the glass artwork “Sunset after Rain” (2021) by Kim Joonyong.
Contemporary Korean crafts are undergoing a dynamic evolution. They are rooted in tradition, yet they are being boldly reimagined through innovation and modern aesthetics.
공예는 오랜 시간 동안 한국인의 일상과 깊이 이어지며, 언제나 시대의 흐름을 담아 왔다. 오늘의 한국 공예는 전통에 과감한 실험과 감각적인 해석을 더하며 새롭게 진화하고 있다. 전통과 현대, 실용성과 아름다움을 조화롭게 아우르며, 한국 공예는 다채로운 매력을 발산한다.
Craft is the oldest form of art and the newest kind of practice. The unceasing hand transforms materials and expands thought, creating a point of contact with the world. Here stand four artists at that very place.
Korean crafts have long been woven into daily life, but recently they’ve found fresh ways to become part of people’s everyday routines, making them more valuable than ever. From clever, practical products to international events that inspire the world, let’s explore the many faces of Korean craft today.
Korean craftspeople frequently offer modern reinterpretations of traditional techniques and materials in their work. Global audiences today are eager to consume Korean culture and are enchanted by the creations of Korean craftspeople that are linked to tradition. But what’s the source of that global appeal?
Taean-gun County
With the sun scorching down, it’s time to go on a well-deserved holiday break to bring back some energy to the rigors of daily life. We head towards Taean-gun County to look for both vibrancy and relaxation.
From endless waters and golden beaches to dense greenery, everything you expect to see on a summer scene is in Taean-gun County.
Myeolchi (anchovies) are abundant in the seas around Korea, where fishing crews have carefully perfected the complex art of selecting the best fish to catch over the course of the calendar year. Discover the secret of this often-overlooked ingredient—a key part of K-cuisine.
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