However, due to the fundamental differences between the Korean and Chinese languages, and the large number of characters needed to be learned, there was much difficulty in learning how to write using Chinese characters for the lower classes, who often didn't have the privilege of education. JSTOR ( January 2018) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)īefore the creation of Hangul, people in Korea (known as Joseon at the time) primarily wrote using Classical Chinese alongside native phonetic writing systems that predated Hangul by hundreds of years, including idu, hyangchal, gugyeol, and gakpil.Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. This section needs additional citations for verification. The Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in China has also designated September 2nd as the official "Day of the Korean Language" since 2014. In the north the holiday is formally known as Chosŏn'gŭl Day, and is celebrated on January 15th to commemorate the creation of the Hunminjeongeum on January 15, 1444. In the south the holiday is formally known as Hangeul Proclamation Day, or Hangeul Day for short, and is celebrated on October 9th to commemorate the promulgation of the Hunminjeongeum on October 9th, 1446. The holiday is celebrated in both South and North Korea. Matters regarding commemorative event above shall abide presidential decree. Government shall dictate every October 9 as Hangeul Day with commemorative event in order to spread Hangeul's originality and scientific superiority, further enhancing pan-national awareness and affection towards the language Ģ. Language Amendment Section 20 (Hangeul Day)ġ. The Government of South Korea legislated an amendment regarding the holiday: Because Hangul is one of the few writing systems where both the founder and the founding date are known, the day is also dedicated to commemorating the achievements of King Sejong. October 9th is dedicated to spreading information and use of Hangul.
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