The Story of King Sejong (세종이야기) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

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The Story of King Sejong (세종이야기)

jiha 175, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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At a Glance

Hours: [Permanent Exhibition] 10:00-18:30 (* Last admission 30 minute before closing.)
Closed: Mondays (closed the following business day if Monday is a public holiday)
Admission: Free
Information: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330

(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

• For more info: +82-2-399-1000,
+82-2-399-1177
Parking: Park at the A section of Sejong-ro parking lot (B2F).
Address: jiha 175, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Updated 2022.09.13

Expected Crowds (30 days)

Quietest day: Mon 11/16

Expected Crowds (30 days)
Date	Forecast
Tue 10/20	65 · High
Wed 10/21	62 · High
Thu 10/22	72 · High
Fri 10/23	87 · High
Sat 10/24	89 · High
Sun 10/25	72 · High
Mon 10/26	53 · High
Tue 10/27	64 · High
Wed 10/28	76 · High
Thu 10/29	81 · High
Fri 10/30	86 · High
Sat 10/31	96 · High
Sun 11/1	53 · High
Mon 11/2	38 · Moderate
Tue 11/3	41 · High
Wed 11/4	42 · High
Thu 11/5	41 · High
Fri 11/6	45 · High
Sat 11/7	80 · High
Sun 11/8	50 · High
Mon 11/9	37 · Moderate
Tue 11/10	41 · High
Wed 11/11	45 · High
Thu 11/12	43 · High
Fri 11/13	48 · High
Sat 11/14	82 · High
Sun 11/15	56 · High
Mon 11/16	36 · Moderate
Tue 11/17	42 · High

Relative forecast (busiest day = 100) · Korea Tourism Organization

Overview

The Story of King Sejong comprises six different sections with a total area of 3,200 square meters. The museum consists of exhibition zones, an event space, video room, shop and more to display King Sejong’s scientific, artistic, military, and political contributions, including the theory of Minbon, which recognized the people as the base of politics. 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.

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The Story of King Sejong (세종이야기) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

The Story of King Sejong (세종이야기) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

The Story of King Sejong (세종이야기) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

The Story of King Sejong (세종이야기) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

The Story of King Sejong (세종이야기) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

The Story of King Sejong (세종이야기) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

The Story of King Sejong (세종이야기) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

The Story of King Sejong (세종이야기) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

The Story of King Sejong (세종이야기) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

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jiha 175, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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