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Holidays & festivals

한글날

Hangeul Day

Celebrates King Sejong's proclamation of the Korean alphabet, Hunminjeongeum, in 1446. It became a public holiday again in 2013.

DoEvents around Gwanghwamun and the Sejong statue, calligraphy contests and Hangeul exhibitions.

Examples

  • 한글날에는 한글로 이름을 써 봐요.

    hangeullareneun hangeullo ireumeul sseo bwayo.

    On Hangeul Day, try writing your name in Hangeul.

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