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한글날 (Hangeul Day) — Competition
Korean
competition/games/korean/competitions/hangeul-dayAsia/Seoul
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한글날 (Hangeul Day)

Hangeul Day celebrates the Korean alphabet's creation and King Sejong the Great's legacy.

Commemorates the creation and proclamation of the Korean alphabet by King Sejong the Great in 1446.

Opens Oct 9, closes Oct 10 · 48 hours
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what 한글날 (Hangeul Day) is

Hangeul Day, observed annually on October 9th, honors the invention and proclamation of the Korean alphabet by King Sejong the Great in 1446. This event is a significant cultural celebration in South Korea, highlighting the importance of the Korean language and its unique script. The day is marked by various educational and cultural activities aimed at promoting literacy and preserving the Korean language.

On Hangeul Day, schools, libraries, and cultural centers across South Korea organize special events such as calligraphy competitions, lectures on the history of Hangeul, and exhibitions showcasing the evolution of the Korean script. Students often participate in writing contests and recitation competitions, demonstrating their proficiency in Hangeul. Additionally, public ceremonies and performances are held to commemorate King Sejong's contributions to Korean culture and education. On Gwanghwamun Square, below the statue of King Sejong, crowds gather for readings and a festival of Korean typography, and Hangeul is praised as one of the few scripts in the world whose creator, date and purpose are all known.

what you'll learn4 domains

The pack has 36 words spread across these domains.

GreetingsCommon phrases and well-wishes specific to Hangeul Day.
Event DayActivities and rituals that take place on Hangeul Day.
EventThe history and significance of Hangeul Day.
ObjectsItems associated with Hangeul Day celebrations, like calligraphy tools.
the runthree rounds, about three minutes, unlimited practice
Round 1 · MatchPair the word with its meaning. Six pairs, one attempt each.
Round 2 · SpellType the word you hear, accents and all. Beginners see the meaning and complete the word instead.
Round 3 · MeaningSix questions on what happens at 한글날 (Hangeul Day) and what it is called.
how scoring works
How you are ranked
1AccuracyEvery correct answer counts the same. Anything you leave unanswered counts as wrong.
2Time, only to break tiesTime is read only when two people have the same accuracy. It never beats a better score.
For example
1100%3:41Marta
2100%4:02Joan — same score, slower
397%2:10Núria — fastest, still third
Two separate boards
BeginnerAdvanced

Same words in both. Beginner gets more help: matching and completing. Advanced listens and spells it out unaided. Pick it in practice; it locks when you take the scored run.

One scored run

Practise as often as you like, all year. The scored run happens once, while the competition is open, and cannot be retaken.