Introduction:
King Sejong, the 4th king of the Joseon Dynasty (1397-1450, reigning from 1418-1450) was responsible for some of the most brilliant achievements in the history of Korea, including the creation of Hangeul (Korean alphabet) and great advancements in the are
Directions [Subway] Jonggak Station (Subway Line 1), Exit 1, walk towards GwanghwamunGyeongbokgung Palace Station (Subway Line 3), Exit 6, walk towards Sejong-ro.Gwanghwamun Station (Subway Line 5), Exit2, direct access from station.
Tel:
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-399-1114~6
Information:
King Sejong, the 4th king of the Joseon Dynasty (1397-1450, reigning from 1418-1450) was responsible for some of the most brilliant achievements in the history of Korea, including the creation of Hangeul (Korean alphabet) and great advancements in the areas of science, culture, art and politics.
The passage behind the Statue of King Sejong in Gwanghwamun Square is home to The Story of King Sejong Exhibition Hall, which describes some of the king’s most astounding contributions to the development of Korea as a nation. The Story of King Sejong Exhibition Hall comprises of 9 different sections with a total area of 3,200㎡.
Throughout the museum are a variety of displays detailing Sejong’s invention of Hangeul, and his scientific, artistic, military, and political contributions (including the theory of Minbon, which recognized the people as the base of politics).
*General For the convenience and entertainment of visitors, the museum also has a special exhibition room, the King Sejong Multimedia Room, books, a souvenir shop, and a lounge.
The Exhibition Hall’s relatively new ‘Cia-Cia Hangeul Story Hall’ (opened in Feb.
12, 2010) gives visitors an even better chance to see the far-reaching effects of Sejong’s efforts.
The Cia-Cia tribe in Indonesia, in lieu of having its own writing system, adopted Hangeul as their official written language. The Story of King Sejong Exhibition Hall is linked to the KT building on the left and the Sejong Center for Performing Arts on the right through an easily-accessible underground passageway. The museum is open every day (except Mondays) from 10:30am to 10:30pm. Structure Size 3,200㎡ Exhibition Hall 1.
Human Sejong A hall introducing the life of King Sejong including his personality, hobby, crowning of the prince, his youth age, episodes with Prince Yangnyeong and Prince Chungnyeon in a chronological order (with images and video clips).
2.
Ideology Focused on the People The room features King Sejong’s portrait with Hangeul graphic panel, and his philosophy of love for his fellow man showed with complex images.
3.
Invention of Hangeul The hall exhibits the process of making Hangeul by model and graphic panels, relics related to Hangeul, the theory of making Hangeul, and more.
4.
Science & Art This space offers literature related to King Sejong in digital rubbing, and holograms of a rain gauge, screens a documentary on the story with Park Yeon, and showcases various musical instruments such as Botaepyeong (ancestral ritual).
5.
Military Policy The space deals with King Sejong’s achievement including the conquest of Tsushima and Yi Man-ju’s conquest, the pioneering of the 4th squad, troop 6, and others during King Sejong’s reign.
6.
Hangeul Gallery This gallery is a planned exhibition that displays various genres of contemporary artists’ artwork related to Hangeul.
7.
Hangeul Library A library where one can find diverse topics of book about King Sejong and Admiral Yi Sun-shin, as well as, and other genres of books. Admission / Participation Fees Free Pets Not permitted Baby Stroller Rentals Available Parking Facilities Park at the A section of Sejong-ro parking lot (B2F). Parking Fee 300 won for every 30 minute Foreign Language Intepretation Services * Free rental of MP3 English, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish Interpretation service (English, Chinese, Japanese) are provided by volunteers.* Language interpreters may vary according to schedule of volunteers. Info.
Services for Koreans * Exhibition Guided Tour - Groups of 20 to 60 people - Schedule: Tue-Fri 11:00, 14:00, 16:00 (three times a day) / Weekends 11:00, 14:00 - Duration: Approx.
1 hour * Free rental of MP3 or PDA devices
Reservation:
Reservations Exhibition Explanation Tour & Group visitors: Online reservation sejongstory.or.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
King Sejong, the 4th king of the Joseon Dynasty (1397-1450, reigning from 1418-1450) was responsible for some of the most brilliant achievements in the history of Korea, including the creation of Hangeul (Korean alphabet) and great advancements in the are
Directions [Subway] Jonggak Station (Subway Line 1), Exit 1, walk towards GwanghwamunGyeongbokgung Palace Station (Subway Line 3), Exit 6, walk towards Sejong-ro.Gwanghwamun Station (Subway Line 5), Exit2, direct access from station.
Tel:
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-399-1114~6
Information:
King Sejong, the 4th king of the Joseon Dynasty (1397-1450, reigning from 1418-1450) was responsible for some of the most brilliant achievements in the history of Korea, including the creation of Hangeul (Korean alphabet) and great advancements in the areas of science, culture, art and politics.
The passage behind the Statue of King Sejong in Gwanghwamun Square is home to The Story of King Sejong Exhibition Hall, which describes some of the king’s most astounding contributions to the development of Korea as a nation. The Story of King Sejong Exhibition Hall comprises of 9 different sections with a total area of 3,200㎡.
Throughout the museum are a variety of displays detailing Sejong’s invention of Hangeul, and his scientific, artistic, military, and political contributions (including the theory of Minbon, which recognized the people as the base of politics).
*General For the convenience and entertainment of visitors, the museum also has a special exhibition room, the King Sejong Multimedia Room, books, a souvenir shop, and a lounge.
The Exhibition Hall’s relatively new ‘Cia-Cia Hangeul Story Hall’ (opened in Feb.
12, 2010) gives visitors an even better chance to see the far-reaching effects of Sejong’s efforts.
The Cia-Cia tribe in Indonesia, in lieu of having its own writing system, adopted Hangeul as their official written language. The Story of King Sejong Exhibition Hall is linked to the KT building on the left and the Sejong Center for Performing Arts on the right through an easily-accessible underground passageway. The museum is open every day (except Mondays) from 10:30am to 10:30pm. Structure Size 3,200㎡ Exhibition Hall 1.
Human Sejong A hall introducing the life of King Sejong including his personality, hobby, crowning of the prince, his youth age, episodes with Prince Yangnyeong and Prince Chungnyeon in a chronological order (with images and video clips).
2.
Ideology Focused on the People The room features King Sejong’s portrait with Hangeul graphic panel, and his philosophy of love for his fellow man showed with complex images.
3.
Invention of Hangeul The hall exhibits the process of making Hangeul by model and graphic panels, relics related to Hangeul, the theory of making Hangeul, and more.
4.
Science & Art This space offers literature related to King Sejong in digital rubbing, and holograms of a rain gauge, screens a documentary on the story with Park Yeon, and showcases various musical instruments such as Botaepyeong (ancestral ritual).
5.
Military Policy The space deals with King Sejong’s achievement including the conquest of Tsushima and Yi Man-ju’s conquest, the pioneering of the 4th squad, troop 6, and others during King Sejong’s reign.
6.
Hangeul Gallery This gallery is a planned exhibition that displays various genres of contemporary artists’ artwork related to Hangeul.
7.
Hangeul Library A library where one can find diverse topics of book about King Sejong and Admiral Yi Sun-shin, as well as, and other genres of books. Admission / Participation Fees Free Pets Not permitted Baby Stroller Rentals Available Parking Facilities Park at the A section of Sejong-ro parking lot (B2F). Parking Fee 300 won for every 30 minute Foreign Language Intepretation Services * Free rental of MP3 English, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish Interpretation service (English, Chinese, Japanese) are provided by volunteers.* Language interpreters may vary according to schedule of volunteers. Info.
Services for Koreans * Exhibition Guided Tour - Groups of 20 to 60 people - Schedule: Tue-Fri 11:00, 14:00, 16:00 (three times a day) / Weekends 11:00, 14:00 - Duration: Approx.
1 hour * Free rental of MP3 or PDA devices
Reservation:
Reservations Exhibition Explanation Tour & Group visitors: Online reservation sejongstory.or.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
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