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- Drama: Jang Youngsil: The Greatest Scientist of Joseon (English title) / Jang Yeong-Sil
- Revised romanization: Jangyeongsil
- Hangul: 장영실
- Director: Kim Young-Jo
- Writer: Lee Myung-Hee
- Network: KBS1
- Episodes: 24
- Release Date: January 2 - March 20, 2016
- Runtime: Saturday & Sunday 21:40
- Language: Korean
- Country: South Korea
Drama series follows the life Jang Yeong-Sil: a scientist, technician and inventor during the Joseon period.
Jang Yeong-Sil was born in the lower class nobi. King Sejong notices his abilities and brings him to the palace. King Sejong grants him a chance to display his abilities. He invents tools like astronomical instruments, iron printing press and a water clock.
Notes
- "Jang Youngsil: The Greatest Scientist of Joseon" takes over the KBS1 Saturday & Sunday 21:40 time slot previously occupied by "The Jingbirok: A Memoir of Imjin War."
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