The Story of King Sejong and 'Chungmugong' Admiral Yi — Attraction in Seoul

The Story of King Sejong exhibition hall offers a vivid historical experience. It opened on Hangeul Day, October 9, 2009. Operated by the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, the exhibition hall commemorates the life and achievements of King Sejong, the fourth king of the Joseon Dynasty and one of the most revered and proud kings of Korea. The Story of King Sejong exhibition hall consists of six exhibition spaces: Sejong, the Man, People-Oriented Ideology, The Creation of Hangeul, Science and Art, Military Policy, and Hangeul Library. Offering a variety of hands-on and educational programs, the museum offers a vivid historical experience, attracting numerous domestic and international visitors and establishing itself as a Seoul...

Even at 55% of the actual size, Admiral Yi Sunshin's Turtle ship strikes fear into the hearts of all that oppose the Joseon Dynasty.

Plan on shooting it with arrows? You can't, because it has a roof. Plan on boarding it? You can't, because THE ROOF HAS SPIKES. You do not fight a turtle ship. You retreat, and tell your general that you need a better boat.

Did I mention the dragon head? IT HAS A DRAGON HEAD. Time travelers beware, this is not a Turtle Ship to be...

Such a beautiful surprise! This museum is underground and very easy to miss because most tourists just want to take a photo with King Sejong's statue. But underneath it, there is actually a door that leads to this underground museum.

A very interesting place to visit if you want to learn more about King Sejong and Korean history. Highly recommend when you're already in...