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About 77 million people speak Korean worldwide. ยท 1 writing systems
Language of South Korea
South Korea, located in East Asia, is a vibrant country known for its technology, culture, and language. The primary language spoken here is Korean, which uses the beautiful Hangul script. Korean is part of the Altaic language family. Let's learn about the language and its fun features!
About the Script
Hangul is like a puzzle. Each character is a block made up of smaller parts representing sounds.
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Hangul
Hangul consists of consonants and vowels forming blocks to create syllables.
Phrase Cards
Fun Fact
Korean has a special celebration called Hangul Day on October 9 to honor its writing system.
Fun Fact
The word 'kimchi', a popular Korean dish, means 'salted vegetables', a staple in Korean meals.
Cultural Note
Respect for elders and teachers is very important in South Korean culture.
Vocabulary
Unlike English, which uses separate letters for sounds, Korean Hangul has each letter as a sound puzzle piece.