King Sejong
King Sejong the Great (1397. 5.15.~1418. 9.18.)
The 4th king of the Joseon Dynasty. His temple name is Sejong (世宗), his posthumous title is King Sejong the Great, Jangheon Yeongmun Yewoo Inseong Myeonghyo (莊憲英文睿武仁聖明孝大王), his personal name is Do (祹), his courtesy name is Wonjeong (元正), and his childhood name was Makdong (莫同, youngest).
Sejong was born in 1397, five years after the founding of the Joseon Dynasty in 1392, making him the first king born in the Joseon era.
During his 31-year reign, Sejong achieved numerous accomplishments, earning him the title of the greatest and most virtuous ruler of the Joseon Dynasty and one of the most respected monarchs in Korean history alongside Gwanggaeto the Great, both of whom are often referred to as 'Dae Wang' (Great King). The Korean alphabet, Hangul, created by Sejong, is now the official script of both South Korea and North Korea. Furthermore, the northern border established during the reign of Sejong remains the border of the Korean Peninsula to this day. Sejong's reign had a profound influence on the culture and daily lives of modern Koreans. Because of these achievements, Sejong is one of the most revered figures in Korea, alongside Admiral Yi Sun-sin.
○ Those who are generous in accepting others always win the hearts of the people, while those who rule harshly with authority and force always incur the wrath of the people.
○ The more you chew meat, the tastier it becomes. And the more you read a book, the tastier it becomes. You discover what you missed the first time when you reread it, and you think about it in a new way. In other words, it is like reading and learning a hundred times.
○ When the ministers are tired, the people are comfortable.
○ The most important thing in governing a country is to show trust.
○ The people are the foundation of the country, and only when the foundation is strong can the country be at peace.
○ An official position is not about appointing someone I like, but about appointing someone who can best perform their duties. Even if it is a political opponent or a disrespectful minister.
○ Even in times of peace, it is important not to forget the dangers and to be vigilant. How can there be a reason to build a fortress after bandits invade?
○ To broaden one's wisdom, one must first listen a lot and pay attention, and there is nothing better than reading books to increase wisdom.
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