Hall of Worthies
집현전 | |
Sujeongjeon in the palace Gyeongbokgung, a building once used by the Hall of Worthies | |
| Established | 3rd month of 1420 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Sejong the Great |
| Dissolved | 6th month of 1456 |
| Type | Research institute |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 37°34′43″N 126°58′38″E / 37.57861°N 126.97722°E |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 집현전 |
| Hanja | 集賢殿 |
| RR | Jiphyeonjeon |
| MR | Chiphyŏnjŏn |
The Hall of Worthies, or Jiphyeonjeon (Korean pronunciation: [tɕi.pʰjʌn.dʑʌn]; Korean: 집현전; Hanja: 集賢殿), was a Korean royal research institute during the Joseon period. Although the institute de jure had existed for a long time even before the dynasty, it became a significant institution only after being reformed fundamentally by King Sejong the Great in the 3rd month of 1420, until it was dissolved in the 6th month of 1456 by King Sejo.
The Hall of Worthies is known for its role in compiling the Hunminjeongeum, the original treatise on Hangul.