Korean Culture & History ~ The Story of King Sejong (세종이야기)

The Story of King Sejong (세종이야기) 

If you have been to Gyeongbokgung or the vicinity, you would see the statue of King Sejong in the middle of Sejong daero. What lies beneath is probably less well-known, but a recommended place to visit if you are interested in the story of King Sejong, the 4th king of the Joseon dynasty. It is also a filming location of Running Man (Episode 7; guests - Jung Yong Hwa of C.N. Blue, Jo Kwon of 2am and Ham Eun-Jeong of T-ara), which is how I found out about its existence.

Address: 175, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul 서울특별시 종로구 세종대로 지하 175 (세종로)
Tel no: +82-2-399-1154
Opening hours:
Weekdays and Saturday 10:30 - 22:30
Sunday, public holidays 10:30 - 20:30
(last admission 22:00)
Closed on Monday
How to get there:
Jonggak Station (Subway Line 1), Exit 1, walk towards Gwanghwamun
Gyeongbokgung Palace Station (Subway Line 3), Exit 6, walk towards Sejong-ro.
Gwanghwamun Station (Subway Line 5), Exit2, direct access from station.

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The statue of King Sejong from afar. The Gwanghwamun square is used for festivals and events from time to time. The Story of King Sejong is accessible via the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts on the left, or the entrance from behind the statue of King Sejong.

Statue of King Sejong

Hangul alphabets invented by King Sejong

The Story of King Sejong

Meaning of the Hangul writing

Exhibition hall

Military weapon used in the Joseon Dynasty (also used to hide one of the clues during the Running Man episode!)

If you want to understand more about the invention of hangul, give this place a visit!