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Korean (한국어, hangugeo) is the primary language of South Korea and North Korea and is spoken by millions of people in Korean communities around the world. It has a distinctive grammatical structure and writing system that make it quite different from English and many European languages.

What Makes Korean Different?

One of the most important features for learners is the Korean system of speech levels and honorifics. The form of a sentence can change depending on the relationship between the speaker and listener, as well as the level of politeness required.

Korean also has a rich system of verb and adjective endings. Rather than changing according to person