- Overview
-
A children’s story that explains Hunminjeongeum and the principle of its creation in a fun and easy way.
- Book Intro
-
This book creates an imaginary setting where Hunminjeongeum Haerye, a guidebook for Hangul, the Korean alphabet, has a conversation with “area-a,” or “low-a” which was an abandoned letter, to explain the principles behind the creation of Hangul. The principles of Hangul are also easily described through references and examples. Moreover, this book mentions abolished letters such as “ieung,” “yeorin hieut,” and “banchieum,” which gives readers an opportunity to compare present-day Hangul with the original Hangul of the past.
- About the Author
-
Jang Se-Hyun
Jang Se-Hyun majored in Korean Literature at Sungkyunkwan University and earned a Master’s degree at the graduate school of the same university. Jang started his literary career with the publication of the poetry collection, Love Song Singing on the Street. He worked as an editor for Poet and Society, a quarterly magazine, and as a reporter for Social Criticism, The Road, a monthly magazine. Currently, he is the president of Eoulim Drawing Madang.
Yang Euna
Yang Euna (F) studied Visual Design in Dankook University. She wants to paint the works that delivers happiness and enjoyment to people. She has painted for books including Tuesday with Morrie; A Perfect Mom Makes a Poor Student; I Am Learning Life Little by Little; Say Yes, Ninong; ThePhilosophy Store that Sells and Buys Principles of Philosophy; and Santa Claus's Village in a Drawer.
