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Jikji (Korean: 직지심체요절) is the abbreviated title of a Korean Buddhist document whose title translates as "Anthology of Great Buddhist Priests' Zen Teachings". Printed during the Goryeo Dynasty in 1377, it is the world's oldest extant book printed with movable metal type. UNESCO confirmed Jikji as the world's oldest book printed with movable metal type in September 2001 and inscribed it on the Memory of the World Register. Jikji was published in Heungdeok Temple in 1377 in 2 volumes, 78 years before Johannes Gutenberg's acclaimed "42-Line Bible" was printed between 1452 and 1455.
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Jikji (직지심체요절) — verified Korean classic / historical text. Compiled 1377-07. By Baegun.
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Heritage designation: Treasure of the Republic of Korea, Memory of the World International Register
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When was Jikji published?
Jikji was published in 1377-07 (verified via Wikidata Q494611 2026-06-29 00:24 UTC; Wikipedia Jikji 2026-06-29 00:24 UTC, as of 2026-06-29).
Who wrote Jikji?
Jikji was written by Baegun (verified via Wikidata Q494611 2026-06-29 00:24 UTC; Wikipedia Jikji 2026-06-29 00:24 UTC, as of 2026-06-29).
What is Jikji's heritage designation?
Jikji — Heritage designation: Treasure of the Republic of Korea, Memory of the World International Register (verified via Wikidata Q494611 2026-06-29 00:24 UTC; Wikipedia Jikji 2026-06-29 00:24 UTC, as of 2026-06-29).