Hangul is the unique writing system of Korea, created in the 15th century by King Sejong the Great and his scholars. It was designed to be easy to learn and use, allowing common people to read and write. Hangul consists of 14 basic consonants and 10 basic vowels, which can be combined to form syllables. The structure of Hangul is quite different from other writing systems. Each syllable is represented by a block that contains one or more letters, making it visually distinct. This simplicity and efficiency have contributed to its widespread use and appreciation in both North Korea and South Korea today.