Born as the third prince, Chung Nyeong, was far from ascending the throne. His early years were turbulent as Korea faced political tensions from both within and abroad and facing abduction as a boy to make matters worse. Eventually, the young prince finds himself living in a private residence outside of the palace and experiences the everyday life of commoners until he is a young man. Later on his ascension to thethrone, Chung Nyeong (now called King Se Jong) stabilizes the newly born country and gives rise to the blooming culture of Joseon. In the process, he invents Hangul, the Korean writing system.
The Great King, Sejong
Director: Kim Sung Geun, Kim Won Suk
Screenwriter: Yoon Sun Joo, Kim Tae Hee
Aired on: Jan 5, 2008
Total Episodes: 86
Network: KBS1
Duration: 50 min.
Year: 2008
Country: South Korea
Native Title: 대왕 세종
Content Rating: Not Yet Rated
Alternative Titles: The Great King Sejong, Sejong the Great, Dae Wang Sejong, Dae-hwang Saejong, King Sejong
Genre: Historical