{"id":4629,"date":"2017-05-17T22:30:48","date_gmt":"2017-05-18T03:30:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/korean\/?p=4629"},"modified":"2017-07-19T17:37:45","modified_gmt":"2017-07-19T22:37:45","slug":"%ed%95%9c%ea%b8%80-the-journey-of-the-korean-script","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/korean\/%ed%95%9c%ea%b8%80-the-journey-of-the-korean-script\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud55c\uae00: The Journey of the Korean Script"},"content":{"rendered":"

Did you know that a great place exists where you can travel back in time and learn about the inventor of the Korean script, \ud55c\uae00<\/em>(Hangeul), and the history of \ud55c\uae00 for over 500 years?<\/p>\n

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Last week I explored\u00a0\uad6d\ub9bd\ud55c\uae00\ubc15\ubb3c\uad00 <\/em><\/span>(The National Hangeul Museum), which was opened on October 9, 2014. The Korean script, \ud55c\uae00<\/span> \u00a0<\/em>was invented by King Sejong in 1443, and the creation of\u00a0\ud55c\uae00<\/em><\/span>\u00a0 has played a key role in enriching Korean culture. If you are interested in learning about the creator, history, and characteristics of \u00a0\ud55c\uae00<\/em><\/span>, \uad6d\ub9bd\ud55c\uae00\ubc15\ubb3c\uad00\u00a0<\/em><\/span> is an excellent place to visit. This place will definitely help you to learn in depth information about\u00a0\ud55c\uae00<\/em><\/span>.<\/p>\n

Although this museum has a very modern and interesting appearance on the outside, as soon as you enter each exhibition halls, you will be suddenly immersed into the rich history of \u00a0\ud55c\uae00 <\/em><\/span>. The 2nd<\/sup> floor has permanent displays which relate to the creation, development, and globalization of\u00a0\ud55c\uae00 \u00a0<\/em><\/span>and \ubb38\ud559<\/span> \u00a0<\/em>(literature). The 3rd<\/sup> floor has a special exhibition, \ud55c\uae00<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>learning center, and the children\u2019s Museum: visitors can have an opportunity to become familiar with the Korean alphabet system and culture. The 1st<\/sup> floor has a library that provides access to educational resources and materials regarding \u00a0\ud55c\uae00<\/em><\/span>,\u00a0\ubb38\ud559\u00a0<\/em><\/span>, and\u00a0\uc608\uc220 <\/em><\/span>(the arts).<\/p>\n

This place offers a variety of educational programs, hands-on experiences, and detailed explanations about\u00a0\ud55c\uae00<\/em><\/span>. <\/em>My favorite part of the exhibitions was information that \ud55c\uae00<\/em><\/span>\u2019s basic consonants were created based on the shape of the vocal organs, and the basic vowels created based on the shapes of heaven, man, and earth. Arrays of 1st<\/sup> grade Korean books that were on display also brought back many childhood memories.<\/p>\n

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This place is located at:<\/p>\n

\uc11c\uc6b8\uc2dc \uc6a9\uc0b0\uad6c \uc11c\ube59\uace0\ub85c<\/em><\/span>\u00a0 139 <\/em><\/p>\n

(139 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul)<\/p>\n

Admission is free, and its hours of operations are:<\/p>\n