The Story of King Sejong |
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Sejong was born on May 15, 1397, as the 3rd child of Queen Wongyeong and Taejong (the 3rd King in Joseon Dynasty). In 1418, he came to the throne as the 4th King of Joseon. During his reign, King Sejong developed and promulgated Hangeul (Korea's written language), science technology, culture and arts, military affairs, diplomacy, agriculture, and people-based thought. The "Story of Sejong" will be committed to the place for communication and unification to admire achievements of King .
Exhibition Hall Information
Sejong as a Man
Ascending to the Future
The Exhibit Hall features the childhood of Sejong King, including anecdotes between Yangnyeongdaegun and Chungyeongdae-gun; Installation of Crown Prince and Enthronement; a place to introduce Sejong's personality and hobbies and display his history with images and video.
Ideology Focused on the People
Room of Light Shines in Every Corner
King Sejong's people-based thought that loved the people and communicates with them is demonstrated through his portraits with graphic panels.
Creation of Hangeul
The Korean Alphabet Opened up a New World
The process of the invention of Hangeul and the experience of its principles is shown through digitalized Hangeul.
Science and Art
A look into Sejong's Achievements in Science and the arts
Digital rubbed copies of literature, holograms, and models of scientific inventions, as well as anecdotes with Park Yeon, are on display.
Sejong's Military Policy
The Light of the Korean Peninsula Strongly Spreads
King Sejong's military policy led great generals, such as Kim Jong-seo, and included the conquest of Daemaido, suppression of lmanju, installation of four guns, and reclamation of six jin (camp).
Sejong, the Great King
Cherishing his Great Sprit
Sejong's achievements and the beauty of Hangeul are displayed in images and his representative achievements are presented in a form of an engraved model.
Garden for communication
Sejong Renaissance, Jipyeonjeon (Hall of Worthies)
Works of contemporary artists are displayed and communicated by planned exhibitions.
Seoul, New Light
Seoul Inherits the Spirit of Sejong
Visitors can view the past, present, and future of Seoul through the display of an old map of Seoul and the birthplace of King Sejong in the Joseon Dynasty.
Admission: Free
Hours: 10:30 ~ 22:30 (admission closing: 22:00)
Closed: Every Monday
Amenities:
Baby carriages and wheelchairs are available
MP3 Voice guide and PDA Image guide devices are available
Directions:
Jong-gak station (subway line #1)- use exit #1, go 350 meters towards Gwanghwamun
Gyeonbok-gung station (subway line #3)- use exit #6, go towards Sejong-ro
Gwanghwamun station (Subway line #5)- use exit #2
* For more pictures, please see page 2.
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Transportation:
Subways:
Gwanghwamun (Sejong Cultural Center)-
Seoul Line 5 (purple)
Jonggak-
Seoul Line 1 (red)
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