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Pan Asia Paper Museum |
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Introduction of Museum |
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Pan
Asia Paper Korea Co., Ltd., which supplies
paper materials necessary for the production
of information and culture documents, opened
the Pan Asia Paper Museum. The museum is intended
to highlight various paper applications, as
well as the history of paper manufacturing
in Korea that has contributed to the cultural
development of its people.
Opened to the public in October 1997, the
Pan Asian Paper Museum is an interactive place
that provides easy access to all people. Pan
Asian consists of two permanent exhibition
halls that highlight the past, present and
future of paper production in Korea. |
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Korean paper hall exhibits the excellent quality
of traditional Korean paper, while the Extraordinary
Exhibition Hall displays a variety of different
themes for the application of paper. Pan Asian
also includes the Korean paper experiencing
room where visitors can make their own Korean
papers, along with the AV room, the museum
shop and the lounge.
The museum also reserves various artworks,
daily tools, documents and books composed
of Korean paper, in addition to a variety
of data relevant to paper production, such
as books and artworks from countries in the
world. |
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Representative Relics |
First Ju's edition of Mahavaiplya-buddha-
 ganda-vyuha-sutra,
vol. 36 |
Age: Goryeo Era (11th ~ 12th century)
Size: 46.6×22.6cm
Material: Paper mulberry paper
National Treasure No. 277 |
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book, the 36th in an 80-volume set,
is a new translation edition of the
Mahavaiplya-buddha-ganda-vyuha-sutra.
The artifact is of a block book, and
23 lines (each consisting of 14 characters)
are included in each page. The cover
for this is missing, and 302 characters
have been damaged, according to our
records. |
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the revised Ju's edition of Tripitaka in the
Haeinsa Temple, the Hapcheon, Gyeongsangnam-do
that consists of pages that contain 24 lines
(each consisting of 17 characters), while
the first edition includes 23 lines (each
consisting of 14 characters) on a single page.
By examining printing conditions and paper,
Pan Asian has concluded that the book was
published during the reign of King Hyeongjong
(1009 ~ 1031). |
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Jewang Ungi
(history
book written by Seung-Hyu Lee in
poetry
form) |
Age: Goryeo Era (1360)
Size: 23×17.5cm |
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history book written by Seung-Hyu Lee
(1224 ~ 1300) in 1287 (13th reign of
King Chungnyeol in the Goryeo Dynasty)
in poetry form, consisting of Books
1and 2. The first book contains the
history in China, from the era of the
Three Emperors and Five Great Kings
to the foundation of the Yuan Dynasty
in 264, in phrases dictated by the ancient
seven-letter poems. |
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second book contains the Chronology of State
Foundation written by Dungguk Kings (from
the Dangun period to the foundation of the
Goryeo Dynasty), as well as the Chronology
of State Kings of the Dynasty (from King Taejo
and King Chungnyeol) in ancient seven-letter
poems that consist of 1460 phrases. The documents
were printed by Geuk-In An in Gyeongju in
1360 (9th reign of King Gongmin). |
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Three Scriptures of Buddhism |
Age: Goryeo Era (1384, the 10th reign of King
Uwang)
Size: 16.3×23.7cm
Material: Paper mulberry paper
Treasure No. 1224 |
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block book binding of 42 scriptures
(known as the original scriptures) as
first introduced by India to China.
This document includes the Buddha's
last words and the discipline book written
by Yeongu, the originator of the Wuiang
Sect in China. Each page consists of
eight lines, each of which contain seven
letters. The preface written by Deoki
(aka Mongsan) indicates that the book
was introduced in the latter segment
of the Goryeo Era, and the fonts indicate
that the book is the translated version
of the existing Song version. The epilogue
at the end of the book written by Saek
Lee (aka Mokeum) indicates that the
book was reprinted by Jibong, Jigak
and Gakon during the 10th reign of King
Uwang. |
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Sanggyo Jeongbon Jabidochamboep, vol.
1 - 5 |
Age: Joseon Era (1447, the 5th reign of King
Seongjong)
Size: 24×37.3cm
Material: Paper mulberry paper
Treasure No. 1193 |
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book was written by Empress Jeonghi
(the Queen Sejo) as a prayer that Empress
Gonghy'se (the Queen Seongjong) the
soul of Empress Gongy (the Queen Seongjong)
may rest in peace. The book contains
Buddhist mass procedures to pray to
Amitabha, repent evil deeds, and invite
devout disposition. The block book has
had its covers removed, and each page
contains nine lines which contain 15
letters. The book was published during
the 5th reign of King Seongjong in the
Joseon Dynasty, and represents one of
the highest-quality block books ever
published during the time period. |
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Fan painting of Seon Jeong |
Age: Joseon Dynasty
Size: 59×22.5cm |
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Jeong (1676 ~ 1759), a painter from
later periods of the Joseon Dynasty,
established a unique style of real landscape
painting techniques in Korea. His style
significantly influenced men of nobility,
professional painters, and other contemporaries.
Mr. Seong's representative works include
Inwangjaesakdo (National Treasure No.
216) and Painting of Mt. Geumgang (national
treasure No. 217). |
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Seon Jeong fan painting, which uses Korean
paper with Indian ink, illustrates a person
with a Korean harp on his lap, sitting under
the shade of a pine tree positioned on the
cliff by the sea. The artwork also contains
the phrase 海山無事作琴人 on the far right end of
the fan. Continuous curves illustrate Mr.
Seon's interpretation of ocean waves, and
the far mountains are illustrated in dim shading
for perspective representation. |
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How to Find Us |
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Public Transportation |
Bus:
Jeongbi Industrial Complex, Hanhwa Precision
Co. Ltd. (common)
Passenger car:
Jeonju T.G -> Gunsan /Worldcup Stadium intersection
traffic lights -> straight -> Seobu Bypass
-> left turn to Jeongbi Industrial Complex
-> 500m forward and right turn -> Pan Asia
Paper Museum in Pan Asia Paper Korea Co.,
Ltd. Or Jeonju T.G -> Gunsan / Worldcup Stadium
-> left turn and forward on the traffic
light -> straight forward for 10 minutes ->
Crossing railroad and right turn on BYC store
-> Pan Asia Paper Museum within Pan Asia Paper
Korea Co., Ltd.
Expressway bus:
Riding a taxi at Jeonju
Bus Terminal (10-minute's ride)
Railroad:
Pan Asian recommends
that all visitors arriving to the museum by
rail take a taxi from Jeonju Station. The
taxi trip will last approximately 15 to 20
minutes. |
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Location |
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180, Palbok-dong 2-ga,
Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do 561-723
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Phone |
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82-63-210-8101~3 |
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Fax |
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82-63-210-8105 |
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Hours of operation |
Open:
Tue. ~ Sun. 09:00 - 17:00
Groups consisting of s more than 20 persons
older than 9 years old, must be reserved a
day prior to the visit to ensure an efficient
and convenient visit. Group visitors without
reservation may not be admitted, and/or disallowed
from visiting certain museum activities (Tue.
to Fri.).
Closed:
The museum will be closed
on all Mondays, the First of January, the
Lunar New Year Holidays, and full-moon holidays
Admission Fee: Free |
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