An actor dressed as King Sejong poses for a photo for tourists in central Seoul on Oct. 9, 2026, marking Hangeul Day. Hangeul was invented by King Sejong of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) in 1443 and promulgated three years later to augment the existing writing system based on the Chinese script. (Yonhap)
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