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Welcome speech for the Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles exhibit Jikji Opens the Golden Future

Randy Silverman’s Welcome speech for the opening of the exhibit, Jikji Opens the Golden Future, at the Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles exhibit on October 14, 2023.

KCCLA - Jikji Opens the Golden Future Orange and purple poster with Korean text. Bold letters read "JIKJI OPENS THE GOLDEN FUTURE." Event details: Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles, October 13-27, 2023.

A Special Exhibition: Jikji Opens the Golden Future

The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (KCCLA) and the Cheongju Early Printing Museum (in collaboration with the Cultural Heritage Administration, Cheongju City, Korea) are opening an exhibit this Friday to commemorate the second anniversary of California’s “Jikji Day.” The exhibit is from October 13 – October 27, 2023 at the KCCLA Art Gallery (2nd Floor) / 5505 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90036.

US Media

Alt text: "A detailed view of ancient Chinese characters on a scroll. A close-up section is magnified, showing vibrant red text on a bright turquoise background, surrounded by technical equipment. The scene conveys a sense of historical preservation and technological analysis."

August 8, 2023
“Can X-Rays Trace the Origins of Printing?”… – PBS University Place

A diverse group of professionals poses in front of a stage at a scholarly colloquium event. They are smiling, conveying a sense of achievement and camaraderie.

May 22, 2023
From Jikji to Gutenberg Scholarly Colloquium,
Library of Congress Blog – PDF

Alt text: "Two pages side by side. Left: A book titled 'Specimen Pages of Korean Movable Types,' featuring structured typography. Right: An ancient manuscript page with two columns of dense text and red markings, conveying historical and scholarly significance."

November 8, 2022
Grolier Club Panel Discussion: From Jikji to Gutenberg

Three people wearing masks work in a lab with electronic equipment. A woman adjusts a device, while two others observe. The room has a technical, focused atmosphere.

September 16, 2022
What do we really know about the history of the printing press?, Atlas Obscura – JPEG

Page of a medieval manuscript with dense black text on cream paper. Decorative red and blue initials embellish the text, featuring intricate floral designs.

August 25, 2022
X-rays could reveal the secrets hidden in Gutenberg’s…, Inverse – PDF

Advanced imaging equipment focuses on an ancient manuscript, highlighting detailed text. The scene suggests precision and careful study in a lab setting.

August 29, 2022
Can a Particle Accelerator Trace the Origins of Printing, Wired – PDF

Page of a medieval manuscript with dense black text on cream paper. Decorative red and blue initials embellish the text, featuring intricate floral designs.

July 25, 2022
Stanford linear accelerator probes: Did Gutenberg …, Mercury News – PDF

June 23, 2022
California Passes Jikji Day Resolution, The Korean Bizwire – PDF | View Legislation

May 22, 2022
A Utah expert is studying the world’s oldest movable-type…, The Salt Lake Tribune – PDF

January 31, 2020
Large group of historians researching oldest surviving…, Fox13 News Utah – YouTube Video

June 1, 2021
From Jikji to Gutenberg with Intro, J. Willard Marriott Library – YouTube Video

World Media

Open ancient Korean book with vertical script on display, text overlay highlights it was printed in 1377. Exhibit in Paris, France by AFP.

May, 2023
The Jikji, world’s oldest machine printed book, on show in Paris – AFP

An ancient manuscript displayed at an angle in a glass case. The cover features Arabic script and stamps, evoking a sense of historical significance.

April 12 – July 16, 2023
BnF exhibition features Jikji in Printing! Gutenberg’s Europe

A collection of neatly arranged antique books with beige covers, featuring Asian characters on their spines and covers, displayed on a white surface.

December 7, 2022
‘JIKJI’ RESTORATION PROJECT – KBS WORLD News Today

A collage of Korean historical artifacts including a jade stamp with a red tassel, detailed manuscripts, colorful illustrations of a bird and tiger, and ornate elephant and ox-shaped metal objects. The tone is scholarly and cultural.

November 1, 2022 (Tue) – March 19, 2023 (Sun)
Uigwe exhibition at the National Museum of Korea

A scientist in a blue coat and mask holds an ancient manuscript in a high-tech lab, surrounded by advanced scanning equipment, conveying precision and focus.

August 21, 2022
Radiografien la Bíblia de Gutenberg en un sincrotró per…, CCMA – PDF

May 9, 2022
‘Jikji’ project to shed new light on world’s oldest surviving book…, The Korea Times

June 29, 2021
Metal artifacts including 1,600 movable types from Joseon Dynasty…, Arirang News – PDF

June 29, 2021
Earliest Hangeul metal movable type blocks excavated in Seoul, The Korea Times – PDF

April 1, 2010
Jikji: An Invaluable Text of Buddhism, The Korea Times – PDF