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  1. Hangul - Wikipedia

    • The Korean alphabet, known as Hangul or Hangeul in South Korea and Chosŏn'gŭl in North Korea (조선글; North Korean pronunciation [tsʰo.sʰɔn.ɡɯɭ]), is the modern writing system for the Korean language. The letters for the five basic consonants reflect the shape of the speech organs used to pronounce them. They are systematically modified to indicat… See more

    Script typeFeatural · alphabet
    Time period1443–present
    DirectionLeft to right, new line underneath · Top to bottom, new line to the left or alternatively right to left with new line underneath (historical)
    Names

    The Korean alphabet was originally named Hunminjeong'eum (훈민정음) by King Sejong the Great in 1443. Hunminjeong'eum is also the document that explained logic and science behind the script in 1446.
    The name … See more

    History

    Koreans primarily wrote using Classical Chinese alongside native phonetic writing systems that predate Hangul by hundreds of years, including Idu script, Hyangchal, Gugyeol and Gakpil. However, many lower class uned… See more

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  3. Hangul 101: A Super Easy Guide to the Korean Alphabet

    Mar 2, 2023 · Learn the Korean alphabet with our easy Hangul guide! From vowels to consonants, this introduction will help you read, write and speak Korean with confidence. LingoDeer

  4. Korean Alphabet A to Z – How Hangeul sounds like in …

    Sep 23, 2024 · Hangul (The Korean alphabet) consists of 24 basic letters—14 consonants and 10 vowels. The order of Hangul called 가나다 순 (ganada sun) starts with consonants followed by vowels. Using associations such as ㅁ (m) …

  5. Hangul consonant and vowel tables - Wikipedia

  6. Hangeul Chart – A Beginner’s Guide to the Korean …

    Jul 4, 2024 · Quick Summary. Hangeul charts serve as visual aids that show consonants, vowels, and their combinations. Hangeul consists of 14 basic consonants and 10 vowels. A syllable block consists of at least 1 consonant …

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  8. Appearance and Sound of Hangul - zKorean

  9. Learn to read and write the Korean alphabet - Polly …

    The Korean writing system is called Hangul (한글), and is considered by many scholars to be one of the most elegant and easy to learn. It consists of 14 consonants, 10 vowels, and 27 additional digraphs, which are special …