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Hangeul: Korea's Unique Alphabet

ByRobert Koehler

Hangeul, the indigenous writing system of Korea, was promulgated in 1446. It is an ingenious system that utilizes modern and scientific linguistic theories and principles of Korean traditional culture to perfectly express the sounds of the Korean language. Crafted by some of the leading scholars of the age, including the brilliant King Sejong the Great, the alphabet has been widely lauded by scholars the world over for its advanced phonetic system and ease of use. Noted linguist Geoffrey Sampson, in his work Writing Systems: A Linguistic Introduction, even went as far as to say, "Whether or not it is ultimately the best of all conceivable scripts for Korean, Hangeul must unquestionably rank as one of the great intellectual achievements of humankind." This work examines the unique characteristics of the Hangeul writing system and its impact on Korean society.

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Publication Date
Nov 22, 2017
Language
English
ISBN
9781624120329
Category
Education & Language
Copyright
All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
Contributors
By (author): Robert Koehler

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EPUB

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