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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.

2025-10-09

Hangul Day event celebrates creation of Korean alphabet — in pictures

A ceremony commemorating the 579th Hangul Day was held Thursday at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in central Seoul. Hangul Day is a national Korean commemorative day marking the invention and proclamation of Hangul, the Korean alphabet.

2025-10-09

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.

2025-10-09

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.

2025-10-08

Culture Ministry to hold events throughout October to celebrate creation of hangul

The month of October will be filled with nationwide events celebrating the culture surrounding hangul, Korea's alphabet, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Wednesday.

2025-10-01

Chief Justice Jo cites King Sejong, warns against politicizing judiciary amid insurrection tribunal controversy

Invoking King Sejong the Great’s centuries-old vision of justice, Supreme Court Chief Justice Jo Hee-de on Monday warned that the law must remain a shield for the people, not a tool of political power.

2025-09-22

Korean football team to wear hangul jerseys for friendly match against Brazil

The Korean men's national football team, led by coach Hong Myung-bo, will wear jerseys with players' names written in Korean hangul characters during their friendly match with Brazil on Oct. 10.

2025-09-20

Busan launches RISE alliance with 31 partners to boost regional innovation

Busan officially launched the RISE alliance on Monday, bringing together 31 universities and organizations to strengthen the city’s regional growth capacity.

2024-12-16

PSG celebrates Hangul Day with Lee Kang-in special jersey release

Paris Saint-Germain shared a picture of Korean midfielder Lee Kang-in posing with a Hangul jersey on the club's Instagram account on Wednesday to celebrate Hangul Day.

2024-10-10