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Masterpiece
I passed the Korean National Bonsai Exam! Woooohooooo
- Thread starter BunjaeKorea
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cmeg1
Imperial Masterpiece
Great work!
kyle8734
Seedling
Congrats man!
congrats @BunjaeKorea
can you describe what the training and exam where like?
I'm sure many of us are more familiar with the 6-year apprenticeship model and examination in japan. Was it similar in Korea?
I've only ever heard about Ryan and Bjorn's experiences to be honest. Always curious to hear first-hand what it's like
can you describe what the training and exam where like?
I'm sure many of us are more familiar with the 6-year apprenticeship model and examination in japan. Was it similar in Korea?
I've only ever heard about Ryan and Bjorn's experiences to be honest. Always curious to hear first-hand what it's like
leatherback
The Treedeemer
That was not surprising at all. I would have been disappointed had you not passed. Not surprised that you did.
WELL DONE! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!
WELL DONE! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!
namnhi
Masterpiece
Finally we have a pro that coming from Korea and not Japan.
Congrats.
Congrats.
Mayank
Chumono
Congratulations on your achievement! Any pics of the tree that you worked on for the exam? Or maybe others that you styled?
leatherback
The Treedeemer
I just finished the Korea National Bonsai Certification Test
I just finished the test. My brain is going to explode from memorising all the Korean, Latin and Chinese. 3 long hours are finally over and now I have to wait for the result. Of course it isn't at all nerve wracking to have an eagle eyed judge with super blank and stony expression standing...
Tentakelaertje
Omono
Van harte gefeliciteerd!
It's Kev
Omono
Well done, I’ll definitely come find you if I ever visit Korea, I’m only a 3 or 4 hour flight away.
P.S. is that north or south?
LOOOL, just kidding
P.S. is that north or south?
LOOOL, just kidding
n8
Chumono
Cheers!
sorce
Nonsense Rascal
we have to pay for your advice here now?
We shouldn't have to.....
We don't understand Korean!
Sorce
Rafael Najmanovich
Mame
Congrats! @BunjaeKorea, your post made wonder and I take the liberty to ask you, how does bonsai in Korea differ from either or both Chinese and Japanese bonsai in terms of aesthetics?
BunjaeKorea
Omono
Korean bonsai developed from penjing during its vassalage to the Tang Dynasty. At this time there was also considerable interaction between China and Japan as well as Korea and Japan. The Japanese took the Korean style and localised it probably during the Imjin War period and bonsai from that time are National treasures in Japan.
Stylistically Korean bonsai falls between Chinese and Japanese styles. It focuses on harnessing nature without necessarily controlling it
BunjaeKorea
Omono
There should be a thread on this. But basically it is similar. Apprenticeships are as hard to come by as diamonds these days but Master Kim Young Jong was willing to take me on as a disciple instead.
Which is similar except I have another job and study with the master when I wasn't working elsewhere.
To take the test the master needs to fill out a form guaranteeing your experience.
3 Years for apprenticeship test (yes you need to pass a test to be an apprentice) 2nd Degree Junior
6 for the 1st Degree Senior
10 For Master test.
There are also schools but the tutelage is often poor.....something I am working on changing. Also some 'schools' offer certificates but these are not recognized at all. I plan on trying to make a system for foreigners to come study.
BunjaeKorea
Omono
I mean you can technically go to the north but you ain't coming back
just.wing.it
Deadwood Head
Sipping my Jameson to you, dude!
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
Rafael Najmanovich
Mame
Interesting, thanks.
Vance Wood
Lord Mugo
Congratulations. Hope you continue to share and participate here.
Johnathan
Omono
Very cool. Congratulations!
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