Park Sung-jin

Sung-jin trained under Master Kim Jae-sung for over 20 years before being promoted to production manager. He initially joined as a teenage apprentice after attending vocational high school and has become one of the company's most valued traditional joinery experts. His father was also a carpenter who specialized in temple construction.

Experience: Master level carpenter with exceptional skills in traditional Korean joinery and over 35 years of experience (10/10)

Favorite Jobs

• Traditional Korean joinery
• Training apprentices
• Hanok construction

The beauty of Korean joinery is that we can create structures that last centuries without a single nail. I dedicate myself to passing these techniques to the next generation because our cultural heritage deserves to be preserved through living practice, not just in museums.

Physical Condition

Experiencing mild arthritic pain in his fingers today, particularly in his dominant right hand from decades of fine handwork. His knees also show signs of joint degeneration from years of kneeling on job sites.

Favorite Place

Sung-jin's favorite place is Bulguksa Temple in his hometown of Gyeongju. The ancient wooden structures exemplify the pinnacle of traditional Korean carpentry that he aspires to in his own work. He visits at least twice a year to study the joinery techniques used by masters centuries ago and finds spiritual renewal in the peaceful atmosphere among the ancient timbers that have weathered countless seasons.

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Works at Hanyang Mokjae Co., Ltd.