Events at KCCs abroad

The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (KCCLA), in partnership with The Cheongju Early Printing Museum, proudly presented a special exhibition, "JIKJI Opens the Golden Future". This special exhibition was organized to celebrate California's "Jikji Day", which proclaims Jikji, the world’s oldest existing metal-printed book. The exhibition highlighted how the movable metal type technology continued on from Goryeo to Joseon and how this technology contributed to the advances of Korean book culture and intellectual heritage, thereby reflecting on the legacy the Jikji has bequeathed upon to us. During the exhibition opening on Friday, October 13, Master Im In-ho, a national treasure in movable metal type making (Geumsok Hwaljajang), and Master Hong Jong-jin, recognized for his expertise in art mounting (Baecheipjang), showcased their amazing skills in front of the audience.