Hanji master Jang Seong-woo comes from a long line of renowned hanji makers. His studio Jangjibang is a place that tries to preserve the traditional method of making hanji, which was passed down through generation. Master Jang Seong-woo is not only technically exceptional, but, unlike other hanji shops, tries to stick to the old hanji production method as much as possible. He even cultivates his own hanji ingredients - mulberry trees and sunset hibiscus.

Jang joined the family business immediately after he was discharged from the military in 1990, but he didn't think he would spend his entire life making hanji. But a visit from a Japanese hanji fan changed his mind and made hanji his life's work.

Now at the forefront of this traditional craft, Jang is letting the world know about the excellence of hanji, as he gets ready to teach Italian students about Korea's traditional papermaking in Italy this November. His dream and duty is to keep making hanji in the time-honored way and keep the hanji tradition going strong.