Hangul
TopicHeard in 2 episodes across 1 show since Sep 2026
Hangul is the modern writing system used for the Korean language. Created in 1443 by King Sejong the Great, it is a featural alphabet where letters are grouped into syllabic blocks. It is known as Hangeul in South Korea and Chosŏn'gŭl in North Korea.
Episodes
2
across 1 show
First heard
Sep 2026
Expert statements
1
1 positive
Episodes per month
Public PodLume episodes featuring it, over the last year.
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What experts have said about Hangul
1 statement · 1 positive
Hangul enables Koreans to read faster than people using other writing systems.
“Koreans can read faster than anybody else in the world because of this wonderful writing system.”
Open the episode · #2549 - Jared DiamondListen at 1:19:58
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Episodes
2 episodes featuring Hangul, newest first
