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Tomb of King Sejong |
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Sejongdaewangneung is the tomb of King Sejong (1397-1450) and his wife Queen Soheon of the Joseon Era (1392-1910). King Sejong not only created Hangeul, the Korean alphabet, but also contributed greatly in the fields of politics, economics, culture, defense and education. Inventions in the field of astronomy, culture, defense and education. Inventions in the field of astronomy and improvements in musical instruments and music scores are some examples achieved during his period. The Sejongdaewangneung Repair and Purification Project began in 1975. It was then designated as a sacred site in 1977 when the construction of the Sejong-jeon, or Sejongdaewangneung and to the right is the Chaesil (the room where sacrificial rituals are held) and the bronze statue of King Sejong. To the left is the Sejong-jeon, which is the memorial hall built in honor of the King. Preserved in this memorial hall are many of his personal belongings such as the Jiphyeonjeon-Haksado (painting of the learning institution within the palace during the Joseon Era, one of King Sejong's major achievements.) Outside the hall, his creations such as the Haesigye (sundial) and Gwancheondae (astronomical observatory) are on display.
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Bus: Take a bus for Yeongdong Express Bus Terminal. There is a bus every 40 minutes. And then take coach bus #111 and get off in front of the air force base. It takes 20 minutes on foot from there.
Car: Exit from the Yeongdong Expressway at the Yeoju Tollgate and take state route #37
in the direction of Yeoju, then take state route #42 in the Icheon direction for approximately 10 minutes.
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| Travel Information |
- For Information: control Office 82-31-885-3125 FAX: 82-31-885-3125
- Nearby Tourist Attractions
Moka Buddhist Museum 82-31-885-9952
Seokbong Ceramic Museum 82-31-885-7711
Birth place of Empress Myeongseong 82-31-880-1069
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