Picture of the Day: Hangeul Contest in Japan
Japanese students perform a play during a “hangeul” speaking contest held in Tokyo on Feb. 5, 2022, organized by the Korean cultural center in Japan, in this photo provided by the center. Hangeul is the Korean alphabet invented by King Sejong in 1443. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
‘Hangeul’ speaking contest
Hangeul is a writing system, so a “hangeul speaking contest” is like a “calligraphy speaking contest.”
Should be hangoogo?
Yeah, the “geul” in hangeul refers specifically to writing. In hangugeo, the “eo” at the end is from the Chinese character meaning “language.”