The Korean Alphabet: Hangul (한글) Learning Korean starts with understanding its alphabet: Hangul (한글) . Hangul is one of the most efficient and logical writing systems in the world, created specifically to be easy to learn and use. In this post, we will explore the history of Hangul, how it’s structured, and why it’s important to Korean culture and language. The History of Hangul (한글의 역사) Hangul was created in 1443 by King Sejong the Great and his scholars during the Joseon Dynasty . At the time, the Korean people were using Hanja (한자) , Chinese characters, which were difficult for the common people to read and write. King Sejong wanted to create a simpler writing system that would allow everyone to read and write, regardless of social class. The result was Hangul , a writing system made up of 14 consonants and 10 vowels . Unlike Chinese characters, which represent whole words or concepts, Hangul represents sounds, making it easier to learn. The Structure of Hangul (한글의 ...