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Korea

History11 min

Sejong the Great: The Scholar-King Who Invented Hangeul

A portrait of Sejong the Great (1397-1450), 4th king of Joseon: his accession, the scientific golden age of his reign, and the invention of hangeul.

July 25, 2026Read

Korea

Language8 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.

June 12, 2026Read