| Title | A Journey with Jikji through the Land of Gutenberg |
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| Writer | Cheongju |
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A Journey with Jikji through the Land of Gutenberg
- Klingspor Museum in Germany hosted a special exhibition for Jikji, organized in collaboration with Cheongju Early Printing Museum, on April 28th. - The exhibition featured replicas of Jikji and highlighted Korea's metal-type printing techniques along with traditional hanji paper and related topics. The oldest existing metal movable type known as “Jikji” has once again captured the spotlight in Europe, signaling its continued journey into the international arena. In a significant event, Cheongju Printing Museum organized the opening ceremony for the overseas special exhibition “In the Beginning There was Jikji - Korea's Big Bang of Printing History” at Klingspor Museum near Frankfurt, Germany on April 28th (local time). Showcasing Korean culture like traditional music and Korean desserts, the event received accolades from locals for promoting cultural and artistic exchanges and fostering public diplomacy. Furthermore, the special lecture led by Jeon Yong-un, Cheongju Early Printing Museum's director, and the hands-on experience program featuring the Jikji education kit were met with such warm reception that they were fully booked ahead of schedule. This exhibition follows the trail of the special exhibition for global printing exchange dubbed Salute to Korea - Treasures of Klingspor Museum from Klingspor Museum during the Jikji Festival in 2022. Through the trust built in the course of exchange and cooperation with Cheongju Early Printing Museum, Klingspor Museum proposed this exhibition to inform Europe widely that the history of metal-type printing started in Korea and that Jikji was published more than half a century earlier than the Gutenberg Bible. To ensure the success of the exhibition, the German partner has collaborated closely with Cheongju Early Printing Museum, allocating substantial budget, providing space, and engaging in diverse promotional activities in the local community. The exhibition will be open until June 30th, showcasing replicas of Jikji and shedding light on Korea's metal movable-type printing. With more than 60 items on display, the exhibition will feature hanji, the paper used in printing Jikji, alongside an assortment of hanji crafts. Moreover, there will be pop-up exhibitions across Germany, spanning locations such as Deutsches Museum in Munich, German Museum of Books and Writing in Leipzig, and international trade fair at Düsseldorf, drupa 2024. With annual footfall exceeding 1.5 million visitors, Deutsches Museum is known as the largest museum in the sphere of science and technology worldwide. On the other hand, the international trade fair at Düsseldorf, drawing close to 300,000 visitors each time, holds the title of the largest event in the printing industry throughout the world. Meanwhile, during their visit to Gutenberg Museum in Mainz, Germany on April 26th, Cheongju Early Printing Museum maintained discussions for practical exchange. The two organizations have reached a consensus to set up a World Printing Culture Experience Zone at the event venue during the Jikji Festival 2024 (September 4th to 8th) to provide hands-on experience programs for Gutenberg printing press and Western typecasting, and have settled the relevant details. After their visit to Germany, Cheongju Printing Museum traveled to France to discuss ways of enhancing the prestige of the “Jikji Prize” with the UNESCO headquarters. Furthermore, by engaging in practical discussions with the National Library of France (BnF), the Museum has promoted enthusiastic cooperation for sustained exchange programs between the two entities. “I am both proud and satisfied as a Korean to witness the worldwide recognition of Jikji and its esteemed status through this trip. We will maintain robust collaborations with the relevant organizations to have Jikji displayed in Korea, ensuring that it reaches a wider audience and promotes cultural heritage," said Director Jeon Yong-un of Cheongju Early Printing Museum. |
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