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Korea

Language7 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

Japan

Language10 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.

April 11, 2026Read