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KoreanLangue7 min

Hangeul: The Korean Alphabet Invented by King Sejong

The story of Hangeul, the Korean alphabet created in 1443 by King Sejong. Origins, how the jamo work, syllable blocks, and why it can be learned in a morning.

12 juin 2026Read

JapaneseLangue10 min

Oppa, Senpai, Gege: Titles That Shape East Asian Society

Oppa, Noona, Hyeong, Senpai, Kohai, Gege, Jiejie: understanding the honorific titles governing social relationships in Japan, Korea, and China.

11 avril 2026Read