King Sejong the Great :  the everlasting light of Korea / 

 - Korea :  Yong Hwa Publications,  2007. 
 - 112 pages :  illustrations ;  24 cm. 
 - Korean spirit and culture ;  Series II .
<br/><br/> "Thoughts and achievements of King Sejong, the greatest leader that five thousand years of Korean history has ever had" -- cover. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. 111). 
<br/><br/>General remarks -- Historical context -- Character and spirit of King Sejong -- King Sejong's achievements: Chiphyonjon, the Hall of Scholars. Development of legal institutions. Reform of the land tax. Music : a joy to share with the people. Sejong's contribution to medical science. Innovations in printing. Developments in agriculture. Astronomy and inventions. Scientific progress in 15th century Korea -- Invention of the Korean alphabet: Hunmin Chongum, the proper sounds for instructing the people. Principles and theory behind Hangul. Difficulties with the introduction of Hangul. Alphabet for the 21st century -- Concluding words -- Appendix: The Sillok : the royal annals of Choson Dynasty -- The history of the rain gauge 
<br/><br/><br/>In English. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0977961362 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Personal Names: </label><br/>Sejong, King of Korea,  1397-1450. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Geographic Terms: </label><br/>Korea--Kings and rulers--Biography.<br/>Korea--History--Chosŏn dynasty, 1392-1910.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>DS913.392  / S45 2007