The Story of King Sejong (세종이야기)
Addressjiha 175, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
AreaSeoul
TypeCultural facility
PriceFree
Times[Permanent Exhibition] 10:00-18:30 (Last admission 30 minute before closing.)
ClosedMondays (closed the following business day if Monday is a public holiday)
Phone• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-399-1000, +82-2-399-1177
Websitehttps://www.sejongstory.or.kr/sejongstory/main/main.do
Directions

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.

The links below are affiliate links. If you book through them this site earns a commission at no extra cost to you. How this works.

While you are there

Read before you go

Source: Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI). Listing generated 2026-08-26 16:21 UTC; details can change — check the official page before you go.