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Sejong the Great
Sponsoring the creation of Hangul, the Korean writing system.
Hunminjeongeum · Instruments
- Born
- 1397
- Birthplace
- Hanseong, Korea
- Died
- 1450
More people
Sejong the Great
Sejong the Great was a Joseon king whose reign supported scholarship, scientific instruments and a new script.
Early life
Royal family
Was a son of King Taejong.
Learning
Developed a strong reputation for scholarship.
Career
- 1418
Accession
Became king of Joseon.
- 1420s–1430s
Court scholarship
Supported research and practical technology.
- 1440s
New writing system
Directed the development and publication of Hangul.
Contributions
Hunminjeongeum
Published the new script and its explanation.
Instruments
Supported tools for observing the sky and measuring time.
Practical knowledge
Encouraged the compilation of farming guidance.
Beyond work
Purpose
The script addressed barriers faced by people unable to use literary Chinese.
Legacy
His reign became a major reference point in Korean cultural history.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: Republic of Korea. CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
