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The statue of Sejong the Great is seen at Gwanghwamun Square, and behind the statue, Bugaksan Mountain, Cheongwadae the Presidential Mansion and Gwanghwamun are seen on July 29, 2015 in Seoul, South Korea. Sejong the Great (May 15, 1397-April 8, 1450, r. 1418-1459) was the fourth king of Joseon Dynasty, and one of his many achievement is the creation and introduction of Hangul, the native alphabet system for the Korean language. Seeding is one of only two Korean rulers honored as “the Great”, and the other one is Gwanggaeto the Great of Goguryeo (374-413, r. 391-413). (Photo by Shin Woong-jae/The Washington Post)
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