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Korean Calligraphy—A Modern Perspective on a Traditional Art Form Posted by on Feb 29, 2012

If you are studying the Korean language, known as Hangul (한글), you may appreciate its simplicity. 한글 is a relatively new writing system with a scientific background; its 24 characters represent the features of the mouth when pronouncing each shape, letter. It was invented by King Sejong during the Joseon Dynasty in 1446, but was…

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Hangul (한글) Day Posted by on Oct 24, 2008

Hangul nal (한글 날) which in English means Hangul Day, is commemorated on the ninth of October.  The word han (한) means Korean and the word kul (글) means script, while nal (날) = day.  Altogether Hangul Day (한글 날) means Korean script day.  Hangul Day commemorates the creation of the modern Korean alphabet system. …

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