Hangeul : The Understanding Korea Series (UKS) 1
  • Year
    2013
  • Language
    English PDF

Introduction

The book starts with how Hangeul, Korea’s distinctive writing system is different from those of its neighboring countries, China and Japan. It then discusses in a simple manner the creation of Hunminjeongeum and changes over the time to present day in detail. Not only this book presents basic understanding on Korean culture but also its linguistic perspective gives useful knowledge to those who study Korean language and Korea studies.

Contents

1. Korean Language and Hangeul in East Asia
2. Transcription of Korean Using Chinese Characters
3. The Creation of Hunminjeongeum
4. Changes of Hangeul
5. History of Hangeul Usage
6. Hangeul Now
Hangeul : The Understanding Korea Series (UKS) 1
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