Glossary

Sejong (reign years)

세종

Term · calendar

The reign years of Sejong the Great (世宗, 세종), by which Korean sources date 1419–1450: 1419 is Sejong 1, 1450 Sejong 32. Sejong (世宗, 세종): the years of the reign of Sejong the Great of Joseon, who came to the throne on 19 August 1418. Korean sources count years by the reigning king (reign years (Korea)): 1428 is Sejong 10 (세종 10년). His first year is 1419, the year after his accession; the rest of 1418 still counts for his predecessor. Before: Taejong. After: Munjong.