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It was a national holiday last Thursday (10/9).
> VERY GOOD
It is for celebrating the creation of Hangul (Korean letters).
> VERY GOOD
At the same day of 1492, the King Sejong of Choseon dynasty finally proclaimed Hunminjeongum (the original name of Hangul).
> On the same day in 1492, King Sejong of the Choseon dynasty finally proclaimed Hunminjeongum (the original name of Hangu) official.
Due to it, Korean public had been able to use their own letters.
> VERY GOOD
Until that time, they should use Chinese letters.
> Prior to this, they had to use Chinese letters when writing.
However, it took so long time to be popularized especially for nobles because they believed that Chinese letters are superior.
> However, it took a very long time to be popularized ( to be widely accepted) because they believed that the Chinese letters are superior.
Actually, at that time, a lot of the high class had a cultural toadyism for China.
> Actually, at that time, many members of the high society had a cultural toadyism for China
> NOTE: Great job on "cultural toadyism" :-)
After much meandering, Hangul had become an official letter of Korea.
> PERFECT. So perfect! :-)
Sadly, it seems that there is still linguistic toadyism in our society.
> VERY GOOD
A lot of loanwords are thoughtlessly used both privately and officially.
> I AM VERY IMPRESSED! :-) GOOD JOB, SIR! :-) |
