Illustration
Hunmin Jeongeum (Explanations and Examples of Correct Sounds to Instruct the People) on the Korean language's native alphabet, the Hangul, developed by Sejong the Great (1418-1450 CE) in 1443 CE and published in 1446 CE.
The Story of King Sejong Museum, Gwanghwamun Plaza, Seoul, South Korea.
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