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How long would it take you to learn the Korean alphabet?

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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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