Hangul

Definition of Hangul as it relates to Languages, Korean

Hangul is the alphabetic system used in the Korean language, developed during the 15th century by King Sejong the Great and his scholars. It consists of 14 basic consonants and 10 basic vowels, which can be combined to form a total of 11,172 syllables. Hangul is known for its logical and scientific structure, making it easy to learn and use. It is the official writing system in both North and South Korea and is used by millions of people around the world. Hangul is also considered one of the most efficient writing systems in terms of the number of symbols needed to represent a language's phonology.

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