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Foundational Korean: Hangeul
Lesson 1: Origins and Influences
Lesson 2: The Syllable Block
Lesson 3: Consonant and Vowel Symbols
Lesson 4: The Final Consonant Position
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Eonmun (언문) was a term used to refer to 훈민정음 that is perjorative in nature, meaning a vernacular or vulgar script. It implies that the the script is of lower social status compared to Chinese characters.