Background
Kim Bak-young was born in December 20, 1929 in Wangsindong Yecheoneup, Gyeongsangbuk-do, of Korea as the eldest of three children. His father, Kim Hong-gyeong, was a famous Gundo-making master in Yecheon privince and his family have been Gundo-making masters for generations.
Education
When he graduated Daechang high school, his skill was almost professional.
Career
He was designated as an Ingan-munhwage in December 10, 1996 by passing pupil, assistant and semi-holder of Gundo-making master. He used wooyoun (Hangul: 우연(又連)) as a pseudonym. In 1964, he moved to Bucheon to start to learn Gundo-making from Kim Jang-hwan, who was famous for Gyeonggi style Gundo-making.
Bak-young died on April 11, 2011 at the age of 81.
In 2009, 5.25- 03.06, participated the 29th traditional crafts myeongpumjeon by the Important Intangible Cultural Property features Conservation Association of Korea at Seoul Important Intangible Cultural Center, 3rd Floor Planning Exhibition
In 2009, 05.15~2009.05.20, participated the 29th traditional crafts myeongpumjeon by the Important Intangible Cultural Property features Conservation Association of Korea at Yeoju Gyeonggi province. In 2009,27.02- 03.04, participated the 7th Bucheon crafts conference by Bucheon Crafts Exhibition Society / Bucheon City Hall at Arts Center
In 2005,05/11 - 11/10, art conference at the 9th yesol hoewonjeon yesolhoe at Bucheon City Hall Arts Center
In 2004, 16.07 - 23.07, participated at the 8th yesol hoewonjeon Bucheon City Hall Arts Center
in 2002, 12/26 - 30/12, participated at the 7th yesol hoewonjeon Bucheon City Hall Lobby (Hall)
In 2001, 15.06 - 20.06,participated at the 6th yesol hoewonjeon Bucheon City Hall Lobby (Hall)
Intangible Cultural Heritage Preservation Association hoewonjeon
Traditional crafts conference at 11th of Korea Foundation for Cultural Property Protection
international traditional handicrafts conference in Taiwan, Thailand
World"s Fair Expo "93 exhibition of works and performances
29th Annual Union Exhibition of Universities of Korean Museum Association
Museum exhibition of works and performances at Military Academy.