Korean cooper crafts new vision with Scottish tradition
Inside a workshop, wooden shavings fly through the air as the rhythmic sound of hammering fills the room. For Jeon Chang-hyun, this demanding environment is where he finally found his true calling. Jeon, a graduate of Hongik University’s Department of Woodworking and Furniture Design and a former product developer at Hanssem, Korea’s largest furniture and home furnishing company, took an unusual…
A Korean craftsman, Jeon Chang-hyun, has discovered a new path in his career by embracing the Scottish tradition of cooperage. After graduating from Hongik University’s Department of Woodworking and Furniture Design and working as a product developer at Korea’s largest furniture company, Hanssem, Jeon left his home country to become a cooper in Scotland.
Upon returning to Korea, he established Wee Branch Cooperage in Yeongwol, Gangwon Province. The name reflects his desire to blend Scottish heritage with Korean craftsmanship. Jeon explained to The Korea Times that he sought a profession that allowed him to exercise full control over his projects. While he found fulfillment in his previous roles, he craved a more personal connection to his work.
His journey showcases the fusion of Korean and Scottish craftsmanship, symbolized by a small Scottish branch taking root in Korean soil.
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