S. Korea marks Hangeul Day
Foreign residents take part in a Korean calligraphy contest in Seoul on Oct. 9, 2025, as part of events to celebrate the 579th anniversary of the invention of the Korean alphabet, called Hangeul. King Sejong, the fourth monarch of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), invented the Korean alphabet in the 15th century. (Yonhap)
(END)
(C) Yonhap News Agency. All Rights Reserved
