Jang Yeong-sil
Jang Yeong-sil
The drama’s central narrative follows Jang Yeong-sil as he rises from low social status to become a court scientist after his talent is recognized. It portrays Jang Yeong-sil working as a court scientist and technologist who develops astronomical and timekeeping instruments.
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The life of Jang Yeong-sil, a Joseon-era science and technology figure, and his creation of scientific instruments
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7 records<Jang Yeong-sil> is a South Korean drama/series released in 2016.
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- 장영실 공식 프로그램KBS · Production material · Grade AOpen source →
The core factual basis of <Jang Yeong-sil> is 'the life of Jang Yeong-sil, a Joseon-era science and technology figure, and his creation of scientific instruments.'
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- The life of Jang Yeong-sil, a Joseon-era science and technology figure, and his creation of scientific instruments
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- 장영실한국민족문화대백과사전 · Encyclopedia · Grade AOpen source →
- 자격루한국민족문화대백과사전 · Encyclopedia · Grade AOpen source →
Jang Yeong-sil is a real person connected to the work's factual basis.
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- Jang Yeong-sil's existence and historical role as a science and technology figure were verified in direct sources.
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- 장영실한국민족문화대백과사전 · Encyclopedia · Grade AOpen source →
Although real people and events are at the center of the narrative, the drama's dialogue and private scenes are not treated as equivalent to historical records.
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- 장영실 공식 프로그램KBS · Production material · Grade AOpen source →
- 장영실한국민족문화대백과사전 · Encyclopedia · Grade AOpen source →
- 자격루한국민족문화대백과사전 · Encyclopedia · Grade AOpen source →
Jang Yeong-sil was a government-owned servant in Dongnae-hyeon whose technical talent was recognized, leading Sejong to select him.
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- The drama's central narrative follows Jang Yeong-sil, a man of low status, as his talent is recognized and he develops into a palace science and technology figure.
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- The Encyclopedia of Korean Culture records that Jang Yeong-sil was a government-owned servant in Dongnae-hyeon, that Sejong recognized his ability, and that he entered government service after being sent to China and gaining freedom from his status.
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- 장영실한국민족문화대백과사전 · Encyclopedia · Grade AOpen source →
In 1434, Jang Yeong-sil completed the automated time-announcing water clock Jagyeongnu with Yi Cheon, Kim Jo, and others.
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- The drama portrays Jang Yeong-sil's work creating scientific and technological devices as a major achievement.
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- The Encyclopedia of Korean Culture records that, by order of Sejong, Jang Yeong-sil, Yi Cheon, Kim Jo, and others completed Jagyeongnu in 1434.
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- 장영실한국민족문화대백과사전 · Encyclopedia · Grade AOpen source →
Jang Yeong-sil also participated in the design and construction of astronomical observation instruments, including the Ganui and Honcheoneui.
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- The drama depicts Jang Yeong-sil working as a palace technician who develops astronomical and time-measuring instruments.
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- The Encyclopedia of Korean Culture explains that, beginning in 1432, Jang Yeong-sil directed the design and construction of various astronomical observation instruments, including the Ganui and Honcheoneui, together with Yi Cheon.
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- 장영실한국민족문화대백과사전 · Encyclopedia · Grade AOpen source →
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- 장영실 공식 프로그램KBS · Production material · Grade AOpen source →
- 장영실한국민족문화대백과사전 · Encyclopedia · Grade AOpen source →
- 자격루한국민족문화대백과사전 · Encyclopedia · Grade AOpen source →
- 장영실한국민족문화대백과사전 · Encyclopedia · Grade AOpen source →