A bibliographical study on the Gapjinjache Naeuiwonjabon of Sikmulboncho / 의사학

"Sikmulboncho" that is quoted several times to "Donguibogam(Medical Thesaurus of Korea)" published several times in 3 countries(Korea, China & Japan) as important data of botany study. Gapjinjache "Sikmulboncho", one of the bronze metal type, that exist our country was publicated in early Seonjo(1552-1608) era. Actually there are 3 items(Korea university collection, Asami library collection, Oksan seowon collection) of Gapjinjache Naeuiwonjabon one of the wooden type seen become publication after 1607 year. Bronze metal type composes the major part for Gapjinjabon, but wood type was also mixed much. Wooden type composes the major part for Naeuiwonjabon, while bronze type was little mixed. Bronze metal type disappears by wear class gradually to during 40 years and instead of this, used wood type was used. Foundation and base of this publication have formed in itself Eulhaejache Naeeuiwonjabon that start "Donguibogam" in process that do this way. Therefore, Naeeuiwon do not publish various medical books like a Naeeuiwonjabon suddenly in early 17th century. I can speak that is caused in experience and potential power that already publish this Gapjinjabon medical book ago by medical history.

The Review and all the Problem to Solve on the Naeuiwonjabon: A preceding study on the Dongeuibogam / 의사학

Donguibogam, literally meaning "Principles and Practice of Eastern Medicine"), is an encyclopedic bible of medical knowledge and treatment techniques compiled in Korea in 1613. Despites of some important research for the Naeuiwonja, they could not identify Naeuiwonja's name & administrative organ which made the Naeuiwonja (Korean old movable wooden types), yet. And they could not clear identify the fact what is Naeuiwonja, because their survey is lacking in the investigation about a woodblock-printed book one by one. This survey mainly involves with Naeuiwonja, including Donguibogam is written by Heojun, to make clear the activities of Naeuiwon in the 17th-century. And it seems to offer a very important clue about that problems we have to solve. As well as Donguibogam was involved in the printing process, it is expected to enhance the accuracy and reliability of the medical book that is written by Naeuiwon.