King Sejong the Great 세종대왕 (1397-1450): His Contribution in the Field of the Hangeul Alphabet and Law

Sufandi Iswanto; Teuku Kusnafizal; Muhammad Haikal; Abdul Azis; T. Bahagia Kesuma

doi:10.21512/humaniora.v13i2.7567

Authors

Sufandi Iswanto Universitas Syiah Kuala (USK)
Teuku Kusnafizal Syiah Kuala University (USK)
Muhammad Haikal Universitas Syiah Kuala
Abdul Azis Universitas Syiah Kuala
T. Bahagia Kesuma Universitas Syiah Kuala

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21512/humaniora.v13i2.7567

Keywords:

Sejong the Great, Joseon dynasty, hangeul, law, Korea

Abstract

The research aimed to describe the life history of King Sejong the Great and his contribution to the field of alphabet and law, especially law for convict, marriage, and heir. The method applied in the research was the historical method. The results show that Korea is in a golden age because of his policies during his leadership. His most outstanding contribution is the hangeul alphabet which gradually replaced idu and hanja. In addition, in the field of law or policy regarding prisoner sentences, the law must be fair and adjusted to the age limit, and the community must understand the law. Marriage law where women can only marry when they are 14 years old. The last is the law of heirs, which divides fairly and is no longer patriarchal. These policies are related to moral ethics, virtue, truth, and wisdom based on Confucianism.

Dimensions

Plum Analytics

Author Biography

Sufandi Iswanto, Universitas Syiah Kuala (USK)

Jurusan Pendidikan Sejarah merupakan salah satu jurusan yang ada di Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan (FKIP) Universitas Syiah Kuala (USK). Jurusan Pendidikan Sejarah sendiri pada saat ini mendapatkan akreditasi B oleh BAN-PT.

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