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Lee Sun-hee poses with a lyric for “You and Me, All Together” (translated) at a cafe in southern Seoul on Oct. 8.

Singer Lee Sun-hee explores Korean alphabet's history, 'possibilities' in educational song

"You and Me, All Together" premiered on YouTube on Sept. 8. The song is scheduled to be introduced in 2,777 schools — across 47 countries — that offer Korean as part of their regular curriculum.

2026.10.9

Hangul is having a fashion moment — and it’s not just on T-shirts

Companies ranging from Matin Kim to Orion are banking on hangul-inspired designs in fashion, snacks and global merchandise to entice customers.

2026.10.9

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Celebrating Hangul Day

International students joined a Korean language quiz and cultural festival in Daegu marking the 580th anniversary of hangul's proclamation.

2026.10.8

2025 한글문화산업전 (서울=연합뉴스) 윤동진 기자 = 12일 서울 광화문광장에서 열린 ‘2025 한글문화산업전’을 찾은 관광객들이 한복차림으로 사진을 찍고 있다. 2025.10.12 mon@yna.co.kr/2025-10-12 14:46:35/

Seoul to celebrate Hangul Day with week long festivities

Hangul Week will bring performances, lanterns, exhibitions and nightly Gwanghwamun projections to Seoul through Oct. 17.

2026.10.2

International students attend an opening ceremony for the 2026 Korean language program at Keimyung University's Korean Language Institute in Daegu on April 1. The institute welcomed 1,414 students from 33 countries. [NEWS1]

Korean language classes see massive popularity growth overseas

The number of schools overseas teaching Korean increased by 54 percent over the last four years, partly reflecting the growing popularity of Korean culture, a lawmaker said Sunday, citing Ministry of Education data.

2026.5.10

A composite image shows how a Hunminjeongeum-style nameboard in hangul, the Korean alphabet, could be added beneath the existing Hanja plaque in Gwanghwamun, made by a civic group campaigning to install a Hunminjeongeum-style nameboard in the Korean alphabet on the main gate of Gyeongbok Palace. [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Hanja, hangul or both? Why Chinese characters still hang from Gwanghwamun.

One of Korea's most iconic landmarks, Gwanghwamun, the main gate of Gyeongbok Palace in downtown Seoul, is at the center of a debate over the inclusion of a sign in hangul, the Korean alphabet, where currently only a Chinese-character sign hangs.

2026.3.1

The photo shows 'Naebang-gasa: Songs of the Inner Chambers,' a genre of Korean literary songs traditionally sung by women in their private quarters. The Korea Heritage Service submitted an application to Unesco to list Naebang-gasa on Unesco’s Memory of the World International Register, it announced on Nov. 24. [KOREA HERITAGE SERVICE]

Korea seeks Unesco designation for 2 collections tracing history, protection of language

Korea has asked Unesco to recognize two collections that trace how Koreans wrote, learned and defended their language — from women in secluded quarters to linguists resisting colonial suppression — as part of the world’s documentary heritage.

2025.11.24

'An incredibly flexible and creative writing system': Designer Lee Su-yeon revamps YouTube logo for Hangul Day

YouTube’s iconic red-and-white logo just went bilingual. For Hangul Day, which falls on Thursday, the platform traded its English name for Korean characters — and a celebration of the script’s creative soul.

2025.10.9

Singer Jennie of girl group Blackpink, left, releases a new font named Zen Serif [ODD ATELIER]

Blackpink's Jennie launches font to celebrate Hangul Day

Singer Jennie of girl group Blackpink released a new font to celebrate the annual Hangul Day on Thursday. Dubbed Zen Serif, the new font adds both the traditional style of blackletter-style brushstrokes reinterpreted with a modern twist.

2025.10.9

A citizen waves the Taegeukgi Korean flag on Hangul Day on Oct. 9, 2024, in front of the King Sejong statue in Gwanghwamun, central Seoul. [NEWS1]

Seoul to mark Hangul Day with quizzes, hands-on programs, citywide fun

To mark Hangul Day on Oct. 9, which falls during the extended Chuseok holiday this year, the Seoul Metropolitan Government will host a range of citizen engagement events on Thursday.

2025.10.8