Learn Hangul
Hangul, created by King Sejong, is a scientific and beautiful writing system. Complete it in 8 units — from consonants to pronunciation rules.
Where to Start?
Hangul consists of consonants and vowels. Starting with vowels (ㅏ, ㅓ, ㅗ...) can make pronunciation easier. But feel free to start anywhere!
Hangul Day (October 9th) is a national holiday in South Korea, designated as a national commemoration day in 2006.
Source: 대한민국 정부
The Hangul Course
From consonants to pronunciation rules — complete Hangul in 8 units.
- 01ㄱ
Consonants
The 14 basic consonants, shaped after the organs of speech
0/14 - 02ㅏ
Vowels
The 10 basic vowels built from sky, earth, and human
0/10 - 03한
Syllable Blocks
How consonants and vowels combine into syllable blocks
- 04ㄲ
Double Consonants
The 5 tense consonants with a stronger sound
0/5 - 05ㅘ
Compound Vowels
The 11 compound vowels formed by combining basics
0/11 - 06받
Batchim
16 final consonants, only 7 sounds — the last piece of a syllable
0/8 - 07꽃
Pronunciation Rules
The 10 sound-change rules behind natural Korean pronunciation
- 08끝
Hangul Quiz
Graduate by testing everything you learned
Hangul Stories
Discover fascinating stories behind Hangul
Why Hangul is Special
Scientific Design: Created by King Sejong in 1443, Hangul is designed based on the shape of vocal organs, making it one of the most scientific writing systems in the world.
Easy to Learn: With just 14 consonants and 10 vowels, you can start reading Hangul. Many people begin reading within a single day.
Beautiful Composition: Consonants and vowels combine to form syllables. This beautiful combination is the charm of Hangul calligraphy and typography.
In the HangulHub Learn section, you can master the Korean alphabet for free with interactive cards — from the 14 basic consonants and 10 basic vowels to double consonants, compound vowels, and how letters combine into syllables. Learn each letter's sound and stroke order, then test yourself with quizzes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to learn Hangul?
You can learn the 14 basic consonants and 10 basic vowels in a few hours, and many learners start reading Hangul within a single day. Because the letters are systematically designed after the shape of the speech organs, the rules are quick to pick up. Reading fluently takes regular practice.
How many letters are in the Korean alphabet?
Hangul has 24 basic letters: 14 consonants and 10 vowels. Adding 5 double consonants and 11 compound vowels brings the total to 40 letters. Consonants and vowels combine into syllable blocks to form words.
Who created Hangul?
King Sejong the Great of the Joseon dynasty created Hangul in 1443 and promulgated it in 1446 under the name Hunminjeongeum. It is one of the few writing systems in the world whose creator, creation date, and design principles are all documented.
Where should I start learning Hangul?
We recommend starting with the basic consonants and vowels, then learning how letters combine into syllables, and moving on to double consonants and compound vowels. Finish by testing yourself with quizzes. Everything is free.