Hangeul is the alphabet used in the Korean language, created in the 15th century by King Sejong the Great and his scholars. It consists of 14 basic consonants and 10 basic vowels, which can be combined to form syllables. Hangeul was designed to be easy to learn and use, promoting literacy among the Korean people. The script is unique because it visually represents the articulatory features of sounds. Each character is formed by arranging the consonants and vowels into blocks, with each block representing a syllable. Today, Hangeul is celebrated for its scientific design and cultural significance in Korea.