☆Cheongjajang is a person or skill that makes celadon. The celadon production process is very complex and requires sincerity and precision, and most of them go through similar processes such as soil mulch removing, figuration, sculpture, decoration, bisque firing, glaze, and roast twice. It takes between 24 and 25 steps in 60 to 70 days to become a complete product.
And in order to reproduce the mysterious color of celadon, the three elements of fire, clay, and glaze must be harmonized, and there are a lot of difficulties in production because they cause changes in the action of fire and weather conditions in the kiln.
Lee Yong-hui is a native of Gangjin, born and raised in Sadang-ri, Daegu-myeon, Gangjin-gun, the center of Goryeo celadon production, and is a craftsman who reproduces Goryeo celadon technology by honing its functions in the atmosphere of making pottery of history and tradition. He participated in the protection and management of the gist area since 1964, and since 1977 when he participated in the project under the guidance of early definition, he has served as the R&D director of Gangjin Cheongja Reproduction Office since 1985 and contributed to enhancing the status of Gangjin Cheongja.
In addition, it has been recognized for its ability to win prizes in numerous craft competitions, and has trained a lot of human resources, and has also conducted research on the development of celadon wrappers and research on the characteristics of celadon glaze.
Gangjin is responsible for fostering the culture and tourism industry in the region by operating the Cheongja Recycling Office, which is an important business, and Lee Yong-hee has not only individual skills but also competence as a conductor of celadon production produced by specialization and division of labor.