Jikji is the first book published using metal printing method. The content of Jikji was first written by Goryeo Dynasty's renowned Buddhist's monk Baekunhwasang and his principles "Seokchak" and "Daljam" transcribed it into metal print in 1377. 'Jikji' is not available in the republic of Korea , but the National Library in France retains the 2nd volume of the original version.

Dating 78 years back from Gutenberg's '42-line bible', the western hemisphere's proud tradition, Jikji is the manifestation of the advanced printing technology and flourishing publishing culture in late Goryeo Dynasty.

UNOSCO's a UN organization whose main objective is to contribute to peace and security in the world by promoting collaboration among nations through education, science, culture and communication.UNESCO instituted "Memory of the World Program" to protect and preserve "written legacies." In September 4, 2001, Jikji is listed on Memory of the World program.

Cheongju set up the Ancient Printing Cahmber and has Mr. Oh, Gukjin(alias: Dongrim, the intangible cultural treasure No. 101 in the area of block printing) pass on his hightly-valued skills of ancient metal printing to the next generations in this chamber.

The main objective of "Bring Jikji back home Campaign" is to let the world know the excellence of the printing technology and practices in Korea and to remind the Koreans of the historical implication of the printing culture that prospered in Cheongju. The campaign will be an educational opportunity that exposes people to the ancient printing culture in Cheongju as well as providing justification to bring "Jikji" back to Korea