FAQ About Sejong the Great
Did Sejong the Great face any challenges with the introduction of Hangeul?
Yes, Sejong the Great faced significant challenges when introducing Hangeul. There was resistance from the Confucian scholars and the Korean aristocracy, who preferred the established system of Classical Chinese. They viewed Hangeul as overly simplistic and a threat to their cultural hegemony. Despite this opposition, the effectiveness and simplicity of Hangeul eventually contributed to its widespread adoption.
