๐ Early Printing Museum (Jikji)
Chungcheongbuk-do (Chungbuk) ยท Cheongju-si ยท History
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UNESCO Memory of the World site where the oldest extant metal type book was printed in 1377 (predating Gutenberg).
01. Essential InformationHours, closed days, admission, access and visit time
- Opening hours
- 09:00โ18:00. Admission ends 1 hour before closing.
- Closed days
- Mondays.
- Admission
- Free.
- Area
- Chungcheongbuk-do (Chungbuk), Cheongju-si
- How to get there
- City bus or taxi in Cheongju
- Time needed
- About 1โ2 hours
Hours, prices and closing days change and listings often disagree. Confirm on the official page before you go.
02. About this placeWhat it is and why people visit
UNESCO Memory of the World site where the oldest extant metal type book was printed in 1377 (predating Gutenberg).
03. Highlights & Things to SeeThe main sights and experiences
- Recommended: Interactive metal movable type casting demonstrations
06. How to Get There & NearbyDirections from where you are, and places close by
City bus or taxi in Cheongju.
Nearby attractions
- Dodamsambong Peaks & Mancheonha Skywalk ยท 87 km away
07. Official Information & UpdatesOfficial pages, notices and the date we checked
Information checked: 2026-10-23. Details come from VISITKOREA, Visit Seoul, Visit Busan, Visit Jeju and the official pages of each place. We could not confirm every detail for every place, so please check the official page for the latest notices.