1. The alphabetic writing system used for the Korean language, consisting of 14 basic consonants and 10 basic vowels.
Usage: Capitalized when referring to the script itself; Also called Korean alphabet or Korean script

Examples

• Hangul was created in the 15th century by King Sejong the Great.
• Students learning Korean must first master hangul before reading longer texts.
• Unlike Chinese characters, hangul is phonetic and relatively easy to learn.
• The hangul alphabet has been praised by linguists for its logical design.
• Many Korean signs display text in both hangul and English.