Jeong Tae-woo

Jeong worked in the timber industry for fifteen years before joining Hana Traditional Woodworks. His extensive knowledge of wood species and quality assessment is invaluable to the company. He maintains relationships with sustainable forestry operations throughout Korea to source the highest quality materials.

Experience: Expert in wood selection with 25 years of experience (9/10)

Favorite Jobs

• Sourcing quality lumber
• Evaluating wood characteristics
• Managing inventory

The right piece of wood is already 50% of the finished product's quality. I've spent decades learning to read the story inside each log—how it grew, how it will behave when cut, and how it will age over generations.

Physical Condition

Jeong has developed excellent strength from years of handling timber. Today he is experiencing some muscle strain in his shoulders after helping unload a delivery of particularly heavy hardwood beams yesterday.

Favorite Place

The sustainable forest in Gangwon Province where he sources much of the company's hardwood. He finds peace walking among trees that are being selectively harvested according to traditional Korean forestry practices. The forest management approach aligns with his personal philosophy of respecting natural resources while utilizing them for cultural preservation through woodworking.

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Works at Hana Traditional Woodworks