Hangul Day (ํ๊ธ๋ ): Celebrating the World's Most Scientific Alphabet
Discover why South Korea celebrates Hangul Day on October 9th as a national holiday. Learn how Hangul reduced illiteracy and democratized knowledge.
Every year on October 9th, South Korea celebrates Hangul Day (ํ๊ธ๋ - Hangeul-nal) as a official national public holiday.
Korea is one of the very few nations in the world that celebrates a national holiday dedicated entirely to its writing system. Let's explore the fascinating history of why this alphabet is celebrated across the globe.
The Creation of Hunminjeongeum in 1443
Before Hangul was created by King Sejong the Great, Koreans used Classical Chinese characters (Hanja) for writing.
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Reviewed by Native Korean Educators
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