The history and future of Hangeul : Korea's indigenous script / Kim Zong-Su ; English translation by Ross King.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kim, Chŏng-su, 1948- author.

Contributor:

King, Ross, 1961- translator.

Series:

Asian Studies - Book Archive 2000-2006.

Asian Studies - Book Archive 2000-2006

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Korean language--Alphabet.

Korean language.

Korean language--History.

Korean language--Phonology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (227 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Folkestone, Kent : Global Oriental, 2005.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The author traces the history and evolution of Hangeul, considers its scientific principles, practicality and features, addresses the question of the so-called ‘culture block’ in the international arena, and anticipates the direction in which it could evolve and thereby attract wider usage and credibility. First proclaimed in 1446 as the ‘correct sounds for the instruction of the people’ ( Hunminjeongeum ), the Korean indigenous script is considered to be one of the most practical and logical languages in the world, yet as a unique minority language it is regarded by many as being under threat from the Roman alphabet and dominant languages of the East Asian region.

Contents:

Preliminary Material / Kim Zong-Su

List of Tables and Illustrations / Kim Zong-Su

1 A Treasure Waiting to Be Discovered / Kim Zong-Su

2 Historical Periodization of the Korean Language / Kim Zong-Su

3 Special Features of Hangeul / Kim Zong-Su

4 The Dream of a Hangeul Cultural Sphere / Kim Zong-Su

5 Hangeul Today / Kim Zong-Su

References / Kim Zong-Su

Appendix 1 A Hangeul Chronology / Kim Zong-Su

Appendix 2 Hunmin jeong-eum / Kim Zong-Su.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 128-133).

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

90-04-21369-4

OCLC:

607799674

Publisher Number:

10.1163/9789004213692 DOI