Why didn't every Korean know how to read and write the Chinese letters?
Because it took many years of education but only the rich upper class Koreans could afford.
TRUE OR FALSE: King Sejong lived for 32 years.
FALSE: He ruled as king for 32 years.
TRUE OR FALSE: King Sejong was the 4th king of the Joseon Dynasty.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: The official writing of South Korea is the English Alphabet.
FALSE: It is Hangeul.
How do we know the purpose and meaning of Hangeul?
From the book Hunminjeongum Haeryebon that was published to teach the new writing to the people.
What was invented in 1443?
Hangeul (Hunminjeongum)
TRUE OR FALSE: Hangeul (Hunminjeongum) was invented in 1446.
FALSE: Though Hangeul was invented in 1443, it was published in a book in 1446.
TRUE OR FALSE: Hangeul was invented by the Chinese.
FALSE: It was invented by the Korean King Sejong.
