Zhao Yishen is bent over, his eyes staring at the woodblock. Holding a chisel in his right hand, he guides it forward steadily and precisely across the woodblock using his left hand. To engrave the ...

For those interested in the eventful part of Korean history known as the Three Kingdoms Period (57 B.C. to 668 A.D.), there are two main texts. There’s “Samguksagi,” written in the 12th century, and ...

VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Tinh Province has planned different solutions to preserve and promote the Phuc Giang School’s woodblocks, following their recognition in May as UNESCO World Heritage VietNamNet ...

Three woodblocks from the late Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) that were used to print major literary collections — all purchased as souvenirs by U.S. nationals who worked in Korea in the early 1970s — are ...

VietNamNet Bridge – A collection of woodblocks printed with Buddhist Sutras was officially listed as world heritage by UNESCO yesterday, May 16. VietNamNet Bridge – A collection of woodblocks printed ...

The archival broadcasts of the 1983 family reunions and a collection of Confucian printing woodblocks have both now been included on UNESCO's Memory of the World list. The 12th International Advisory ...

Joseon-era woodblocks hold special place in world history, vie for UNESCO listing ANDONG, North Gyeongsang Province ― The legacy of Joseon, Korea’s last ruling dynasty, is alive and strong in this ...