What is the ancient human-made Hangul script?

• Created By: King Sejong the Great and his scholars in the Hall of Worthies (Jiphyeonjeon).
• Date: 1443 – 1446 AD.
• Details:
  • Designed to be a simple and logical script for the Korean language, replacing the use of Classical Chinese.
  • Consists of 14 basic consonants and 10 basic vowels.

• Attestation: The “Hunminjeongeum” (The Proper Sounds for the Instruction of the People) document explains the script’s creation and principles.

There are several ancient human-made scripts whose creation can be traced to specific individuals, groups, or historical events. These scripts are attested in records, inscriptions, or historical accounts.