Anyo Hingel. If we usually go on a trip and review Korean dramas, this time we'll discuss Hangel, come on. That's the Korean script that is used as a language for communication. [Music] Hangel itself consists of 40 letters consisting of vowels or moem and consonants or jaem. There are 10 vowels and 11 double vowels. Then 14 basic consonants and 5 double consonants. They say that Hangeul is the most logical and easiest writing system to learn. But why is it still difficult to read for those who are still laymen? [Music] The Hangul alphabet itself was created by King Sejong. Originated from the Jooson Dynasty in 1443. Initially named Hun Min Jongem. meaning the right voice to teach the people. Fun fact, before Hangul existed, Korean people communicated using Chinese characters or Hanja. This script was considered difficult and was only intended for nobles. At that time, the lower classes were still illiterate. Until finally this Hangel was introduced. Hangel is introduced in a unique way, namely through children's songs so that children can quickly understand the words. Where there is innovation, controversy is bound to arise . Likewise with Hangel. In the 16th century, Hangel was protested by scholars and nobles. They insisted on choosing Hanja as the communication script. He thought that Hangeul was only a script for women. Fortunately, this controversy began to subside in the 19th century, to be precise in 1912. Ju Gong is called the father of the modern Korean language . He was the one who gave the name Hangel which means great writing. Hangeul finally became the official Korean language in 1945 after independence. And in 1997 Hangel was recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site. Hangeul Day is celebrated every October 9 in South Korea and January 15 in North Korea. A statue of King Sejong was also built at Guang Huamon Square Soul as a form of respect for Korean science and culture. So, that's the history of Hangeul which was created by King Sejong Jinggu. It turns out there are many interesting things about South Korean culture. Mimin will provide more interesting information every week about South Korea. Don't forget to keep watching hardcore and various interesting programs on esotlive.com . Any [Music]