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K orean is an East Asian language spoken by about 77 million people. It is the official and national language of both Koreas: North Korea and South Korea, with different standardized official forms used in each country . Many people know hangeul, the Korean alphabet, was invented under the reign of King Sejong (1397-1450). But few might know the term hangeul was coined by Korean linguist Ju Si-gyeong in 1910s. The Korean native script was designed so that even a commoner could learn to read and write easily, as the majority of Koreans were actually illiterate before the introduction of hangeul. But it was harsher to preserve the Korean native language from outward pressures than it was creating it from scratch.  The Korean Language Society struggled to keep the Korean language alive during Japanese colonial rule, which attempted to eradicate the native language and culture. Now the institute will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its establishment on Aug. 31. Kim Seung-gon, president

Dialects is a variant of a language according to the user. Unlike the variety of language that is a variant of a language according to the user. This variation is different from each other, but there are still many similarities indicate that not deserve to be called a different language. Usually awarding dialect is based on geography, but can be based on other factors, eg social factors. A dialect differentiated by the vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation (phonology, including prosody). If the distinction is only based on the pronunciation, the accent is the appropriate term and not a dialect. Types of dialect Judging from the shape is divided into three dialects, namely: a. Regional dialects, the dialect whose characteristics are limited by space. Often called Dialect Area. This dialect is usually grown in a particular area, meaning that people outside the region will not understand the dialect in question. b. Social dialects, namely the dialect spoken by a particular social group.