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Hangul
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Han·gul  (hänggl)
n.
The alphabetic system of writing used in Korea, invented in the 15th century.

[Korean Hangl, great writing : han, great + kl, writing.]


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The statue of King Sejong was unveiled on the 563rd anniversary of the Hangeul alphabet's creation in a ceremony attended by President Lee Myung-bak and other senior government officials.
According to a report in Korea Times, the Hangeul copy of an ancient Chinese book, which contains the notes of the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910) scholar Kim Si-seup, was discovered at Baekryunam, Haein Temple.
The comic is perfect for young children as traditional literacy skills are not required since the language used in the comic is essentially made-up--it's a derivative of the Korean Hangeul script.
 
 
 
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