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Korean Alphabet, Hangeul: Hangul or Hangeul? Which one is correct?😱

💎 What you'll learn in this post

 

So what is the correct spelling? 😭


As you study the Korean alphabet, you may notice that some places use Hangeul and others use Hangul. This can be confusing, and you may be worried that you're using the wrong term. But don't worry, KONOGRAM is here to clear it up for you!

 

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After researching, we found out that the correct term is Hangeul. 😜


 

KONOGRAM contacted the <National Institute of Korean Language> in Korea and received a clear answer.


The correct English spelling for 한글 is Hangeul. KONOGRAM contacted the <National Institute of Korean Language> in Korea and received a clear answer.


The correct English spelling for 한글 is Hangeul.



Here's what they said:


❔ KONOGRAM's question:

We want to know the correct English term for 한글.


📣 National Institute of Korean Language's answer:

Based on the Romanization of Korean and standard usage, 한글 should be written as Hangeul.


 

💬 Hangul or Hangeul – Which One Should We Use?


We highly recommend using Hangeul instead of Hangul.


You may see Hangul used a lot in Korean language materials and even by some teachers, which can be confusing. You may wonder if it's really necessary to make a distinction. 😨



📌 Here's why it's important:


There are different terms such as Hangul and Korean that refer to Hangeul.


Hangul is an English adaptation of the pronunciation, but the proper name of the script is Hangeul as decided in Korea. So the official name of these letters is Hangeul as it is called in Korea.


 

🤔 Think of it like a name:


Imagine your parents named you Hangeul, but people started calling you Hangul because it was easier to pronounce or remember. Your parents had a reason for choosing the name Hangeul, right? 😜


So, let's use the correct name – Hangeul!


 

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