[Earth Heroes] Today's protagonist is King Sejong the Great, the monarch who re-established the foundation of the nation through writing, law, and institutions, and the great figure most respected by Koreans.

Ascending the throne in 1418, Sejong sought to create a national system that would function for a long time, rather than ruling by force.

He appointed talented individuals centered around the Hall of Worthies (Jiphyeonjeon), reformed laws and institutions, and began to transform Joseon into a nation governed by principles and procedures.

What Sejong aimed for was a "rule of law state."

He established standards for legal interpretation through the compilation of a legal code, and during the process of reforming public laws, he followed procedures to solicit the opinions of both the people and officials.

He placed the operation of the state upon laws and institutions, rather than upon the will of the monarch.

And then there was the creation of Hunminjeongeum.

This decision, which enabled the people to read the law and make their voices heard, was a political innovation that extended the foundation of the rule of law to the people.

The advancement of science and technology, along with the reorganization of the northern border through the establishment of the Four Garrisons and Six Fortresses, were also choices made to govern the nation based on standards and systems.

In [Earth Heroes], we delve into the great national blueprint of King Sejong the Great, the monarch who completed the framework of the 500-year Joseon Dynasty and a ruler who founded the nation based on principles and institutions.

[Earth Heroes] airs every Friday night at 8 PM on KFN-TV and at 5 PM on the KFN PLUS YouTube channel!