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Due to lack of public education, Hangeul was still not being used by the majority of ______.
Due to lack of public education, Hangeul was still not being used by the majority of ______.
people
The first private newspaper which was written in only Hangeul and English was printed in ______.
The first private newspaper which was written in only Hangeul and English was printed in ______.
1886
Other media sources soon followed, and although a few ______ characters were still used, there were not as many as before.
Other media sources soon followed, and although a few ______ characters were still used, there were not as many as before.
Hanja
Nearly a decade later in 1894, it was proclaimed that Hangeul was to be used for official documents and using ______ was to be a secondary means of explanation.
Nearly a decade later in 1894, it was proclaimed that Hangeul was to be used for official documents and using ______ was to be a secondary means of explanation.
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With these big steps toward making Hangeul more popular in Korea, King Sejong's dream of everyone being able to ______ seemed to be on a successful journey.
With these big steps toward making Hangeul more popular in Korea, King Sejong's dream of everyone being able to ______ seemed to be on a successful journey.
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Study Notes
Hangeul Development
- Hangeul was not widely used by the majority of people due to lack of public education.
- The first private newspaper, printed in 1890, used only Hangeul and English.
- Other media sources followed, significantly reducing the use of Chinese characters.
Hangeul Adoption
- In 1894, Hangeul was proclaimed as the primary script for official documents.
- Chinese characters were demoted to a secondary means of explanation.
- This marked a significant step towards King Sejong's dream of universal literacy in Korea.
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Quiz: The Evolution of Hangeul in Korea Test your knowledge on the history of Hangeul, the Korean alphabet. Explore how it became widely used, the challenges faced, and the role of media in its adoption. Discover the significance of the first Hangeul-only newspaper and the gradual shift away from traditional Hanja characters.
