King Sejong the Great of Joseon wants to enhance the nation's riches and military power through the study of astronomy, and his loyal subject and scientist, JANG Yeong-sil, creates the instruments he imagines into reality. The Ming Empire orders Joseon to cease the studies and for JANG Yeong-sil to be dispatched. King Sejong is deeply troubled by the dilemma.
King Sejong the Great of Joseon wants to enhance the nation's riches and military power through the study of astronomy, and his loyal subject and scientist, JANG Yeong-sil, creates the instruments he imagines into reality. The Ming Empire orders Joseon to cease the studies and for JANG Yeong-sil to be dispatched. King Sejong is deeply troubled by the dilemma.
