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  1. Korean language - Wikipedia

    In South Korea the Korean language is referred to by many names including hangugeo ('Korean language'), hangungmal ('Korean speech') and urimal ('our language'); " hanguk " is taken …

  2. Korean language | History, Characteristics, & Facts | Britannica

    Korean language is the official language of both South Korea and North Korea. The two Koreas differ in minor matters of spelling, alphabetization, and vocabulary choice, but both essentially …

  3. Korean language and alphabet - Omniglot

    Korean is spoken by about 81.8 million people mainly in South Korea and North Korea. The relationship between Korean and other languages is not known for sure, though some linguists …

  4. Korean Language – History, Origins, Dialects, and How Korean

    Aug 18, 2025 · So, what language do Koreans speak? They speak the Korean language which is made up of its own alphabet and writing system. It is spoken by almost 80 million people and …

  5. Korean – The Languages

    The Korean language, the official and national language of both South and North Korea, is a unique linguistic entity that is both ancient and modern. Despite some similarities with Chinese …

  6. Korean Language - Asia Society

    Officially, there are two standard varieties of Korean in Korea: the Seoul dialect in South Korea and the Phyong'yang dialect in North Korea. The dialects are distinguished and regulated by …

  7. Korean language Facts | Origin, History, Dialects & Speakers

    Korean is the official language of South Korea (Republic of Korea—ROK) and North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea—DPRK). Along with Mandarin, it is also the de facto …

  8. Korean language - Wikiwand

    Korean is the native language for about 81 million people, mostly of Korean descent. [a] It is the national language of both North Korea and South Korea. In the south, the language is known …

  9. The Korean Language: A Window Into Korean Culture And Identity

    Jun 11, 2025 · The Korean language, known as 한국어 (Hangugeo) in South Korea or 조선말 (Chosŏnmal) in North Korea is much more than just a communication system. It serves as a …

  10. Korean Language: History, Origin, and Dialects - Tomedes

    Jul 22, 2025 · Globally, Korean is used by over 75 million people, with most of its speakers in its originating land, which is both North and South Korea. Both countries have it as their official …