Korean Alphabet
Definition of Korean Alphabet as it relates to Languages, Korean
The Korean alphabet, known as Hangul, is a writing system developed during the 15th century in Korea. It consists of 14 basic consonants and 10 basic vowels, which can be combined to form syllabic blocks. These blocks typically consist of two or three characters, with at least one consonant and one vowel. The Korean alphabet is unique in its logical structure and scientific design, making it easy for anyone to learn. It is used to write both the North and South Korean languages.