Joseon : The Movable Type Dynasty

Foreword 7

Introduction 8
The National Museum of Korea, Home to the World's Largest Collection of Movable Type

1. Joseon: The Movable Type Dynasty 17

2. Gabinja: Archetypical Joseon Movable Type Invented by King Sejong 25

3.Jeongnija: Fruit of King Jeingjo's Thorough Planning for Improved Movable Type 37

4. Sillokja: Movable Type for the Publication of the Sillok 51

5. Hanguja, Gyoseogwan Inseocheja, and Jeonsaja: Metal Movable Type for a Wider Public 61

6. Movable Type for Hangeul: Essential Means for the Education of Crown Princes and the Common People 73

7. Wooden Movable Type: Movable Type for the Widest Range of Users from the Royal Family to the Ordinary People 87

8. Movable Type Storage Chests: Clues to the Mystery of Movable Type Storage 95

Notes 114