Current Status of Gungsijang

1. National Level: Intangible Cultural Heritage Holders

Bow making (Gungjang) and arrow making (Sijang)

No. Category Name Gender Craft / Skill Region Date of Recognition
1 Honorary Holder Kim Jong-guk Male Sijang Daegu 2021-09-01
2 Holder Park Ho-jun Male Sijang Incheon 2008-05-07
3 Holder Kwon Young-hak Male Gungjang Gyeongbuk 2015-05-27
4 Holder Yu Se-hyeon Male Sijang Gyeonggi 2022-10-11
5 Holder Kim Seong-rak Male Gungjang Gyeongbuk 2022-10-11
6 Holder Kim Yun-gyeong Male Gungjang Gyeonggi 2022-10-11

2. Local Government Level: Intangible Cultural Heritage Holders

The following table details the individuals recognized by local governments for their specialized skills in traditional archery crafts.

No. Category Name Gender Craft / Skill Local Gov. Date of Recognition
1 Holder Ju Jang-eung Male Jwa-ui Gungsa Sejong 2012-12-31
2 Holder Kwon Young-hak Male Yecheon Gungjang Gyeongbuk 1980-12-30
3 Holder Yang Tae-hyeon Male Sijang Chungbuk 2006-11-24
4 Honorary Holder Kwon Mu-seok Male Gungjang Seoul 2000-04-20