
Updated at 2025-04-19
These elegant accessories showcase traditional Korean najeonchilgi craftsmanship, where delicate pieces of mother-of-pearl are inlaid to create luminous patterns. Both the surface of the card holder and the center of the pen feature this technique, shimmering beautifully under light. The card holder is adorned with a traditional Korean fan motif, beneath which are thirteen Sam-Taegeuk emblems in yellow, blue, and red—symbolizing humanity, heaven, and earth, respectively. This reflects the philosophical ideal of harmony and coexistence. The fan’s face illustrates a scene of classical music and dance performance from Korea’s past, capturing the charm of traditional culture.
Alliance date: Sept. 7, 2016
Language: Korean
Area: 615.3 square kilometers
Population: Approx. 401,000 people
Main Industries/Features: The main industries are cutting-edge electronics and related machinery parts; semiconductors; and information technology. Gumi is a city where traditional culture and cutting-edge industries meet (It has a long history and tradition, as well as the country’s largest industrial park whose tenants include Samsung, LG, and other international companies).