How a Master Potter Makes Giant Kimchi Pots Using the Traditional Method Handmade

Jin-Gyu learned the ancient art of onggi pot-making from his parents. Today, he is the youngest of about 20 people left in Korea who are certified to properly recreate traditional Korean onggi, a process which requires intense physical labor and adherence to traditional guidelines. The pots are used to hold kimchi, soy bean paste, red pepper paste, and other foods that require air to ferment, which the clay — made from Korean rain water, plants, and mountain soil — provides. Credits: Producers: Pelin Keskin, Carla Francescutti Director/Field Producer: Nadia Cho Camera: Gerald Lee, Tim Han Editor: Murilo Ferreira Executive Producer: Stephen Pelletteri Development Producer: McGraw Wolfman Coordinating Producer: Stefania Orrù Audience Engagement: Daniel Geneen, Terri Ciccone ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more episodes of 'Handmade,' click here: