Marking Hangeul Day in Korea,... President Moon Jae-in visited the Royal Tomb of King Sejong, becoming the first South Korean leader in 24 years... to pay tribute to the man who invented the Korean alphabet.<br /> The president said the creation of the Korean language is a reflection of the King's love for the people,... as it was created with the goal of enabling the public to communicate easily.<br />Prior to the invention of Hangeul, only Chinese characters were used, mostly by educated elites, during the Joseon Dynasty.<br />President Moon urged experts in relevant fields to continue working to advance the nation's cultural heritage. <br />
