Created in the 15th century during Korea's Joseon Dynasty by King Sejong, it is so important to the country's culture that every October 9th is celebrated as "Hangul Day," considered one of the main ...

"In Vietnam, people can get more than twice the usual entry-level salary if they are fluent in Korean," said Jung Jong-kwon, head of the King Sejong Institute's business planning division.

Hangul is the name of the Korean alphabet. Originally named Hunminjeongeum (the correct sounds to instruct the people), it was invented by King Sejong in 1443. Later, it was named Hangul (great single ...