Which king ordered the creation of Hangul, proclaimed as the Hunminjeongeum in 1446?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. King Sejong
- Step 1: Sejong created Hangul with scholars of the Hall of Worthies. Answer: King Sejong. Why not the others: King Taejong: Taejong was Sejong's father. King Sejo: Sejo took the throne in 1455. King Jeongjo: Jeongjo reigned in the late eighteenth century.
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