Still Waters Posted March 14, 2013 #1 Share Posted March 14, 2013 A hat which belonged to South Korea’s most revered monarch King Sejong has been recovered more than 500 years after it was looted by Japanese invaders, a senior scholar said Wednesday. Apart from its intrinsic value as an historical relic, the discovery has thrilled scholars after documents were found stitched inside the hat carrying explanations of King Sejong’s greatest legacy – the Hangeul alphabet. The monarch known as Sejong the Great ruled from 1418-1450. His reign had a profound impact on Korean history with the introduction of the Hangeul phonetic alphabet that replaced classical Chinese characters. http://www.cosmosmag...orean-alphabet/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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