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  • What Is Hangul? A Simple Guide to the Korean Alphabet

    Welcome to Simply Korea 101! If you are starting to learn Korean, the first thing you need to understand is Hangul (한글), the Korean writing system. The good news is that Hangul is much more systematic than it may look at first. You don’t need to memorize thousands of characters. Once you understand how Hangul…

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  • Welcome to Simply Korea 101

    Hi, I’m Ayla, a Korean living in Korea. Welcome to Simply Korea 101, your simple guide to Korean language, food, culture, and everyday life. Whether you’re learning Korean, planning a trip to Korea, or simply curious about Korean life, I hope you’ll find something useful here. Let’s discover Korea, one word, one dish, and one…

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