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How to Read Korean (Hangeul) in Under 30 Minutes

     Think reading Korean is hard? Bestie, it's not . With the right guide (hi, that’s me πŸ‘‹), you can start reading Korean letters today.  And no, you don’t need to be a language genius. Korean has one of the most logical writing systems in the world. It's called Hangeul (ν•œκΈ€) and was literally created to be easy. Yup, on purpose. Let’s learn how to read it, step by step, in less than 30 minutes.  Ready? What is Hangeul? (And Why It’s Not as Scary as It Looks) Hangeul (ν•œκΈ€) is the Korean alphabet. It was created in the 15th century by King Sejong the Great  because the people needed a writing system that was easy and  made sense . Before Hangeul, Koreans used Chinese characters (Hanja), which were super hard to learn. So King Sejong went, "Let’s fix this," and BOOM! Hangeul was born. And get this: There are only 24 basic letters in the whole system: 14 consonants 10 vowels If you can learn that, you can literally read Korean words. Step-b...

Counting in Korean: Sino-Korean Number System

Your Ultimate Beginner-Friendly Guide (with Examples + Counters) Did you know there are two number systems in Korean? Yup! It’s one of those curveballs that throws everyone off at first, but don’t worry, we’re breaking it down Kayi-style (clear, fun, and lowkey relatable). If you missed it, check out Counting in Korean: Native Korean System , which is perfect for counting things like apples, animals, and hours. But today’s star ? ✨ Sino-Korean Numbers,  the system that takes over when we’re talking dates, prices, phone numbers, and anything above 100. Let’s dive into it. πŸ”’ What Is the Sino-Korean Number System? The Sino-Korean counting system (ν•œμžμ–΄ 수) is based on Chinese numerals and is used in many formal and daily life situations, such as telling time, reading phone numbers, counting money, or stating  the date. 🧠 You’ll use this system when… Saying years, months, and days Talking about time (minutes, seconds) Reading phone numbers Counting floors...