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How long would it take you to learn the Korean alphabet?
The Korean alphabet, or Hangul, was created in the 15th century. It was designed specifically to allow people with little education to read their own language, explains Eleanor Soo-ah Hyun, curator of Korean collections at the British Museum.
Ancient Korean handwritten document (GETTY IMAGES)
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