Laura Ha

Dangun Myth and Korean Identity Introduction Every nation has a founding story that shapes the way its people understand themselves. For the Greeks, it is the myths of Zeus and Mount Olympus. For the Romans, it is the legend of Romulus and Remus, explaining the birth of Rome. For Korea, it is the myth of…

After mastering the 10 basic vowels of Hangeul, it’s time to meet the next family of sounds: double vowels. These vowels are created by combining two simple vowels, and they often sound like a smooth glide from one vowel to another. The good news is: if you understand the basics, double vowels are easy to…

Korean vowels are the breath of Hangeul. Without them, consonants cannot make a full sound. Once you master these 10 basic vowels, you’ll be able to read and pronounce most Korean words. Let’s meet them one by one! Vertical Vowels (stand tall like people) 1. ㅏ (a) 2. ㅑ (ya) 3. ㅓ (eo) 4. ㅕ…

Whenever I look at Hangeul, I feel as though I am witnessing a mysterious kind of magic.A single dot, a simple line—when they come together, they become a voice, and the voice becomes a heart.At the beginning of it all are consonants and vowels. Consonants are like bones. The moment the tongue touches, the moment…

Laura’s Korean Story is a useful and informative site that introduces Korean culture and language. Here, you can explore various aspects of Korean culture—such as arts, music, food, clothing, films, and architecture—and read engaging articles about the Korean language, Hangeul, that will support your Korean studies. Korea is an attractive and fascinating country with a…

Hello,My name is Laura Ha, and in Korean I also go by the name Sim Gyeol(심결). Since childhood, I have loved books, and I also majored in Western classical music with the piano as my instrument. Reading books written in Hangeul opened up countless new worlds and ideas to me, and led me to deep…