Jongno jewelry festival to open master workshops on Oct. 24
Running alongside the stone walls of historic Jongmyo Shrine in central Seoul lies the Jongno jewelry district, a cluster of brick buildings and crowded storefronts that serves as the beating heart of Korea’s precious metals industry. Concentrating roughly 20 percent of the nation’s jewelry manufacturing operations and more than 3,000 related businesses — spanning design studios, metal…
On October 24, Seoul will host the K-Jewelry Jongno Festival, a celebration of the city's prestigious Jongno jewelry district. This historic quarter, nestled behind stone walls, houses a thriving cluster of jewelry manufacturing businesses, accounting for over 70 percent of Korea's gold and jewelry transactions. Over the coming months, the district will open its private workshops to the public, offering visitors a unique glimpse into the region's artisanal heritage.
Labeled "The Street Where Jewelry Is Born," the festival will transform the historic pedestrian alleyways near Jongmyo Shrine into an open-air artisanal studio. From noon until 9 p.m., attendees can explore the neighborhood's rare craftsmanship and gain insight into the intricate processes that transform raw materials into exquisite jewelry. This annual event aims to showcase the neighborhood's rich history and its vital role in Korea's precious metals industry.
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