On the Application of Dongui Bogam for the Memory of the World Register: Influences and Reflections

摘要

Dongui Bogam, the Korean medical classic, has been deeply rooted in traditional Chinese culture, especially traditional Chinese medical culture. Its application for the Memory of the World Register has triggered heated discussion internationally on cultural consciousness and cultural protection etc. We strongly believe that the application event has exerted profound influence on the South Korean cultural confidence and cultural self-consciousness as well as the reflection on the protection of Chinese cultural sovereignty, and there are a few valuable lessons we should learn from the event.