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3. The Creation of Hunminjeongeum

1) King Sejong and Hunminjeongeum

King Sejong (r. 1418~1450) was the fourth king of Joseon (1392~1897).5 It was during King Sejong’s reign when Joseon’s state foundation in all areas, such as politics, economics and social and cultural life, were firmly established. His contribution to cultural development was especially remarkable.

The most noteworthy cultural advancement achieved during King Sejong’s reign is the creation of Korean letters, Hunminjeongeum (Correct Sounds for the Instruction of the People). As a benevolent king, he was not only fond of literature but had a keen interest in ordinary people’s lives. King Sejong always wanted to enlighten his people; an incident that illustrates this desire is indicated in a record written on lunar November 7, 1432 (Sejong 14) of Sejongsillok (the Veritable Records of King Sejong).