Annyeong
The Annyeong box of the Korean Culture Box is an experience box that introduces Korean culture, and teaches the Korean alphabet of Hangeul. With Annyeong box, say hello to Korea. Annyeong, Korea!
Statue of King Sejong the Great in Gwanghwamun, Seoul
Hangeul is the unique alphabet used by Koreans. By modeling the body parts that make sounds (mouth, tongue, inside the mouth, and throat), the 17 consonants were created, and by taking the shape of the sky, earth and human, the 11 vowels were made. King Sejong the Great named it Hunminjeongeum, which means correct sounds for the instruction of the people, and published a document under the same name to record its structural principle and the academic background.
Taegeuki is the national flag of Korea. On the white background, there is Taegeuk pattern in the center. Each corner, there is a trigram named "geon", "gon", "gam", and "ri". The white background symbolizes light, purity, and peace, while the Taeguk pattern represents harmony between yin and yang. Geon, gon, gam, and ri in the four corners represent sky, earth, water, and fire, respectively.