SEOUL, May 15 (AJP) - South Korea has celebrated the 629th birthday of King Sejong the Great, the creator of the Korean alphabet Hangeul, with cultural programs and hands-on experiences at Gyeongbokgung Palace in central Seoul on May 15.
Visitors take part in cultural programs ahead of the 629th anniversary celebration of King Sejong’s birth at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul on May 15, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said commemorative events took place at Heungnyemun Square inside Gyeongbokgung Palace, offering visitors a chance to experience the Korean language and traditional culture through interactive programs.
Visitors participated in activities including ink-rubbing prints of the Hunminjeongeum preface, making the traditional Korean sundial “Angbuilgu,” multimedia Hangeul experiences, and crafting the traditional Korean bamboo flute “danso.”
King Sejong, one of Korea’s most respected historical figures, created Hangeul in the 15th century to improve literacy among ordinary people. Hangeul is widely recognized for its scientific and easy-to-learn writing system and remains a key symbol of Korean cultural identity.
Traditional performances including the royal military music “Daechwita” and court music piece “Yeominrak” will also be held later in the day.
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