The __________ of Korea is among the world’s oldest existing books printed with movable metal type.
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The question is asking for a specific term or title that fills in the blank about an important historical artifact from Korea, specifically a book that was printed using movable metal type.
Answer
Jikji
The final answer is 'Jikji'
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The final answer is 'Jikji'
More Information
Jikji is a Korean Buddhist document printed during the Goryeo Dynasty in 1377. It is recognized as the world's oldest extant book printed with movable metal type.
Sources
- Jikji (Korean: 직지) - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Oldest book printed using movable metal type - Guinness World Records - guinnessworldrecords.com
- The Earliest Surviving Book Printed from Movable Metal Type - History of Information - historyofinformation.com
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