The city of Cheongju, together with UNESCO, commemorates the inscription of "Jikji" onto the UNESCO Memory of the World Register and presents the UNESCO/Jikji Memory of the World Prize to individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the preservation and utilization of the UNESCO Memory of the World, thereby promoting the great cultural heritage of Cheongju, the birthplace of movable metal type, and Korea in general. “Jikji,” or Jikji Simche Yojeol: Anthology of Great Buddhist Priests' Zen Teachings, is the oldest book in the world to be printed with movable metal type. The Exhibition Center for Modern and Contemporary Printing introduces how the history of Korean printing has developed, starting from the introduction of lead type at the end of the 19th Century to the present-day Korean printing technology and its future directions. It is a place where one can learn how the Korean printing culture came to be in modern times, and what directions it will take as the world moves forward. Printing experience classes for children, families, and adults are available. They are expected to assist the visitors in understanding modern and contemporary printing culture.
information
- Inquiries and information 82-43-201-4266
- Parking availability Available
- Closed days Mondays January 1 Until 14 00 For The Day Of Seollal Lunar New Year S Day And Chuseok Korean Thanksgiving
- Usage fee Free
- Usage time 09 00-18 00 Br Guided Tour 10 00-17 00 Onsite Or Telephone Reservation At Early Printing Museum Information Desk
location
713, Jikji-daero, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do