Korean (alias for Hangul + Han)

Korean is the official language of both North and South Korea, as well as one of the two official languages in China’s Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture. It is also one of the four official languages of Singapore. Approximately 78 million people speak Korean worldwide. The Korean alphabet, known as Hangul, was invented in 1443 by King Sejong the Great of the Joseon Dynasty. Hangul consists of 24 letters: 14 consonants and 10 vowels. These letters are combined to form syllable blocks, which are then used to write Korean words and sentences. Traditionally, Korean was written in columns from top to bottom and from right to left. However, in modern times, it is more common to see Korean written in horizontal lines from left to right, as in English. If you’re interested in learning how to read and write Korean, there are a few resources that can help you get started. For beginners, a good place to start is with a basic Hangul chart, which you can find online or in Korean language textbooks. Once you’ve learned the Hangul letters, you can begin to read and write simple Korean words and phrases. If you want to go beyond the basics, there are also a number of excellent Korean language learning books and resources available. These can help you learn more about Korean grammar, vocabulary, and culture. With a little effort, you’ll be able to read, write, and speak Korean like a native!