Copper movable type printing originated in China at the beginning of the 12th century. It was used in large-scale printing of paper money issued by the Northern Song dynasty. Movable type spread to Korea during the Goryeo dynasty.
Copper movable type printing originated in China at the b.eginning of the 12th century It was used in large-scale printing of paper money issued by the Northern Song dy.nasty Movable type spread to Korea during the Goryeo dynasty.