The Korean Alphabet, known as Hangul, was 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. Hangul is designed to be easy to learn and use, making literacy more accessible to the Korean population. Hangul is written in blocks, with each block representing a syllable. The structure allows for a clear representation of sounds, making it efficient for reading and writing. Today, Hangul is the official writing system of both South Korea and North Korea, reflecting its importance in Korean culture and identity.