Hall of Worthies
Royal research institute during the Korean Joseon Dynasty / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Hall of Worthies, or Jiphyeonjeon (Korean pronunciation: [tɕi.pʰjʌn.dʑʌn]; Korean: 집현전; Hanja: 集賢殿), was a royal research institute set up by Sejong the Great of the Korean Joseon Dynasty in March 1420.[1] Set up during the beginning of his reign, King Sejong staffed the Hall of Worthies with talented scholars and instructed them to conduct a variety of research activities to strengthen his rule and the nation.[2] The Hall of Worthies is known for its role in compiling the Hunminjeongeum, the original treatise on Hangul.[3]
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Quick Facts Hangul, Hanja ...
Hall of Worthies | |
Hangul | 집현전 |
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Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Jiphyeonjeon |
McCune–Reischauer | Chiphyŏnjŏn |
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Quick Facts Sujeongjeon Hall, General information ...
Sujeongjeon Hall | |
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수정전 | |
General information | |
Architectural style | Korean |
Town or city | Jongno District, Seoul |
Country | South Korea |
Coordinates | 37°34′43″N 126°58′38″E |
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