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The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Korean language:
References
- 1 2 "South Korea's Latest Export:Its Alphabet", New York Times, 2009 Sept. 11
- ↑ "Teachers to spread the word about Hangul",JoongAng Ilbo, 2009 Sept. 19
- ↑ "Adoption of Hangeul by Indonesian Tribe Hits Snag",The chosunibo