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Hangul was scientifically designed by King Sejong the Great in 1443 and is considered one of the most logical writing systems.

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Korean has 7 speech levels of formality, from very casual to extremely formal.

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South Korea has the fastest average internet speed in the world.

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Script: hangul Direction: Left to Right Hangul: a scientific alphabet of 14 consonants and 10 vowels, invented in 1443 by King Sejong the Great

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Hangugeo-neun baeugi swipgo areumdaun munjaereul gajigo issseumnida.

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Korean Learning FAQ

Korean is a Category IV language, requiring about 2,200 hours for English speakers. However, Hangul can be learned in just a few hours due to its logical design, giving beginners an immediate sense of achievement.
Hangul is considered one of the easiest writing systems to learn. It was designed to be simple and logical. Most learners can read basic Hangul within a day, making it a great motivational boost when starting Korean.
Korean features the scientifically-designed Hangul alphabet, seven speech formality levels, agglutinative grammar, Subject-Object-Verb word order, and a system of honorifics that reflects social relationships.
The Korean Wave (Hallyu) including K-pop, K-drama, Korean cinema, and Korean cuisine has created massive global interest. South Korea is also a major economic and technological power.