
It’s best to learn the right stroke order of Hangul from the beginning. There could be some subtle variations that can only be discerned by listening to native speakers or using a language learning tool that includes audio recordings by native speakers, such as LingoDeer. Please keep in mind that this pronunciation guide does not show exactly how Koreans speak their language.

In the next part, we will introduce you to the basic concepts of Hangul, and you’ll be on your way to learning this beautiful writing system! Let’s continue exploring the world of Hangul. Hangul is also a key part of Korean cuisine, as menus and food packaging are labeled with Hangul. Korean popular music, or K-pop, also uses Hangul in song titles, lyrics, and artist names. Many of Korea’s most celebrated works of literature and poetry are written in Hangul. Today, Hangulis used in all aspects of modern Korean culture, from literature, music, and art to daily communication. This made it possible for Koreans to write down their own language without having to borrow words from another culture or language. Unlike the Japanese writing system, the Korean alphabet Hangul was also created with its own unique sounds, separate from Chinese characters.


So he wanted to create an alphabet that would be easier and more useful. It was designed to be simple and easy to learn so that anyone who knows Hangul could look at a Korean word and pronounce it correctly.Īfter years of studying Hanja, or Chinese characters, King Sejong believed that they were too difficult for ordinary people to learn. Hangul was created by King Sejong the Great of Joseon in 1443.
