Which medical encyclopaedia, finished by Heo Jun in 1613, was inscribed on UNESCO's Memory of the World register in 2009?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The Donguibogam
- Step 1: The physician compiled the book on the order of King Seonjo. Step 2. It brought together Chinese and Korean medical knowledge. Answer: The Donguibogam. Why not the others: The others are other medical texts.
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