The Korean language, known as Hangul, is the official language of both South Korea and North Korea. It is a unique language with its own alphabet, which was created in the 15th century by King Sejong the Great. Hangul consists of 14 basic consonants and 10 basic vowels, allowing for the formation of syllables and words. Korean is classified as an agglutinative language, meaning that it often combines various morphemes to create words. It has a complex system of honorifics that reflects the social hierarchy and relationships between speakers. The language is also influenced by Chinese and English, incorporating loanwords from both.