Gwangju Metropolitan City and the Gwangju Institute of Design Promotion are discovering and certifying outstanding craft and cultural products that embody the unique heritage of the region through the Gwangju Fine Handicraft and Cultural Product Designation Program. The selected works are systematically managed and supported to enhance their value and presence.
Established under Gwangju Metropolitan City Ordinance No. 1232, this program aims to preserve and carry forward the identity and value of Gwangju’s craft culture, while improving the quality and market competitiveness of locally produced craft and cultural products.
Products manufactured in Gwangju Metropolitan City that meet one or more of the following criteria are eligible for designation (imitation and unfinished products are excluded)
Valid for two years from the date of designation (with the option to apply for a one-year extension upon review).
