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Hangul Day, called Hangeul Day in South Korea and Chosŏn'gŭl Day in North Korea, is a special holiday that celebrates the creation of the Korean alphabet, known as Hangul. This holiday reminds people of the wonderful invention that helps everyone in Korea read and write. In South Korea, Hangul Day is celebrated on October 9, while in North Korea, it is observed on January 15.
The holiday was started in 1926 by the Korean Language Society to honor the anniversary of when Hangul was first shared with the world in 1446. Even though the exact date of the creation is not completely known, October 9 was chosen to mark the celebration. Over the years, the way this holiday is observed in South Korea has changed a few times.
In 1949, South Korea made Hangul Day an official public holiday, meaning people had the day off from work. This changed in 1990, but it became a public holiday again in 2012. In China, especially in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, people also celebrate a day for the Korean language on September 2. Hangul Day is important because it shows how the Korean alphabet connects people through language and culture.
History
The Korean alphabet, called Hangul, has a rich history. It was first announced to the court of Sejong the Great in late 1443 or early 1444. The alphabet was officially shared with the public in 1446 through a document called Hunminjeongeum.
The Korean Language Society created Hangul Day in 1926 to celebrate this important creation. The first celebration happened in November 1926, and it included talks and discussions about Hangul. Over time, the date changed a few times before settling on October 9. This date marks the 500th anniversary of when Hangul was shared with everyone.
After World War II, South Korea made Hangul Day an official holiday. Many people still celebrate it today with special events. In North Korea, they observe a similar holiday called Chosŏn'gŭl Day on January 15. Nearby places, like Yanbian in China, also have their own day to honor the Korean language.
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