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They used printing as early as 5th century, by 6th century they were cutting large wooden seals and used them in printing Taoist charms, the process is called block printing as distinguished to typography which requires casting, composing, and redistribution of thousands of characters
A
Japanese
B
Chinese
C
Koreans
D
Americans
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Woodblock printing or block printing is a technique for printing text, images or patterns used widely throughout East Asia and originating in China in antiquity as a method of printing on textiles and later paper.

Detailed explanation-2: -Therefore it may be assumed that knowledge of printing using carved wooden blocks reached Korea soon after its invention. The oldest surviving woodblock print in the world seems to be the Pure Light Dharani-sutra, a small Buddhist scroll discovered in 1966 at the Pulguk-sa Temple in Kyongju.

Detailed explanation-3: -Woodblock printing started in China in 593 CE. Traditionally, there have been two main printing techniques in East Asia: woodblock printing (xylography) and moveable type printing. In the woodblock technique, ink is applied to letters carved upon a wooden board, which is then pressed onto paper.

Detailed explanation-4: -Block printing is a form of art. It is done by carving out blocks of wood and then putting ink on them. The blocks are then pressed on paper or cloth to get the impression. The Chinese developed the art od Block Printing.

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