Hall of Worthies

Hall of Worthies
Hall of Worthies
Hangul 집현전
Hanja 殿
Revised Romanization Jiphyeonjeon
McCune–Reischauer Chiphyŏnjŏn

The Hall of Worthies or Jiphyeonjeon (Jip Hyun Jun) was set up by Sejong the Great of the Korean Joseon Dynasty in 1420. It consisted of scholars selected by the king.

The Hall participated in various scholarly endeavors, of which the best-known may be the compilation of the Hunmin Jeongeum, in which the hangul writing system was first formulated. Besides the invention of Hangul, the Hall of Worthies was involved in publication of numerous scholarly and scientific writings, which contributed to reputation of Sejong's reign as the golden age of Korean culture.

The Hall of Worthies was disbanded by King Sejo after many of its members (notably the six martyred ministers) plotted to assassinate Sejo in 1456, following the latter's usurpation of the throne from King Danjong. However, a similar organization, the Office of Special Advisors (홍문관), continued much of the same work.

Famous scholars

  • Jeong Inji (정인지, 1396-1478)
  • Shin Suk-ju (신숙주, 1417-1475)
  • Choi Hang (최항, 1409-1474)
  • Seong Sammun (성삼문, 1418-1456)
  • Pak Paengnyeon (박팽년, 1417-1456)
  • Yi Gae (이개, 1417-1456)
  • Yu Seong-won (유성원, ?-1456)
  • Yi Sukhyeong (이숙형, 1415-1477)
  • Seo Geojeong (서거정, 1420-1488)

Members of the Hall of Worthies who plotted against King Sejo

  • Pak Jungrim: minister, father of Pak Paengnyeon
  • Pak Paengnyeon: vice-minister, one of six martyred ministers
  • Ha Wiji: vice-minister, one of six martyred ministers
  • Seong Sammun: royal secretary, one of six martyred ministers
  • Yi Gae: chief of the Hall of Worthies, one of six martyred ministers
  • Yu Seong-won: high official of Sungkyunkwan, one of six martyred ministers
  • Pak Innyeon: younger brother of Pak Paengnyeon
  • Pak Kinyeon: younger brother of Pak Paengnyeon
  • Heo Jo: brother-in-law of Yi Gae
  • Sim Shin

See also


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