A great Hangeul which is exported to cia-cia tribe.
About 2 months ago, cia-cia tribe that is small tribe in Indonesia has adopted Hangeul which is Korean unique character as a letter. Of course, they have their own letter. However, it is limited to write their thoughts by using their own letter because it is difficult to learn. So a Korean who has a great interest about Hangeul contributed to teach Hangeul to cia-cia tribe. Finally they adopted Hangeul as their letter. During the two months the tribe said that Hangeul is so easy to learn and scientific thing. Also by learning this, many children are able to have their own dream. This fact was announced to many Korean people through many articles 2 month ago. Even, Japanese media also reported this and surprised about the exportation of Hangeul. A few days ago, October 9th 2009, many people paid attention to this article again because that day was Hangeul day in Korea. By reading a article about this, I thought two things about it.
Firstly, of course, many Korean have to feel pleasant and proud of Hangeul and themselves because Korean own letter is supplied to cia-cia tribe also other tribes are considering to adopt Hangeul as a letter while many people pay attention English now. However there is an important thing. When we supply Hangeul to other country, we should not think that ‘Korean has the best letter and other letter is tiny and useless thing.’ This thought is so dangerous because they can feel rejection. Thus when we teach and supply Hangeul, we have to approach them naturally and teach to just help them who cannot write their thought and anything. Indoctrinating is not good. We have to respect their cultures. The writer of this article also mentioned this as an important thing and l really agree.
Secondly, as I mentioned above, many people pay attention to learning English. Especially, in Korea, the English ability is important estimating standard. Because of this, there are some Korean who ignore Korean own language. I also really want to grow up my English ability. However, if we want to teach and supply our letter or culture, we have to know about it well. Also many Korean have to know our cultures well and try to know more and more not to ignore great Korean cultures.
In conclusion, when Great king Sejong made Hangeul for people about 500 years ago, he wanted that every people were able to reading and writing their thought. He loved all people. Finally it gives a great thing that there are just 1percent of people who cannot reading and writing. Thus, we also have to consider the king’s thought and just help people who want to learn Hangeul.
About 2 months ago, cia-cia tribe that is small tribe in Indonesia has adopted Hangeul which is Korean unique character as a letter. Of course, they have their own letter. However, it is limited to write their thoughts by using their own letter because it is difficult to learn. So a Korean who has a great interest about Hangeul contributed to teach Hangeul to cia-cia tribe. Finally they adopted Hangeul as their letter. During the two months the tribe said that Hangeul is so easy to learn and scientific thing. Also by learning this, many children are able to have their own dream. This fact was announced to many Korean people through many articles 2 month ago. Even, Japanese media also reported this and surprised about the exportation of Hangeul. A few days ago, October 9th 2009, many people paid attention to this article again because that day was Hangeul day in Korea. By reading a article about this, I thought two things about it.
Firstly, of course, many Korean have to feel pleasant and proud of Hangeul and themselves because Korean own letter is supplied to cia-cia tribe also other tribes are considering to adopt Hangeul as a letter while many people pay attention English now. However there is an important thing. When we supply Hangeul to other country, we should not think that ‘Korean has the best letter and other letter is tiny and useless thing.’ This thought is so dangerous because they can feel rejection. Thus when we teach and supply Hangeul, we have to approach them naturally and teach to just help them who cannot write their thought and anything. Indoctrinating is not good. We have to respect their cultures. The writer of this article also mentioned this as an important thing and l really agree.
Secondly, as I mentioned above, many people pay attention to learning English. Especially, in Korea, the English ability is important estimating standard. Because of this, there are some Korean who ignore Korean own language. I also really want to grow up my English ability. However, if we want to teach and supply our letter or culture, we have to know about it well. Also many Korean have to know our cultures well and try to know more and more not to ignore great Korean cultures.
In conclusion, when Great king Sejong made Hangeul for people about 500 years ago, he wanted that every people were able to reading and writing their thought. He loved all people. Finally it gives a great thing that there are just 1percent of people who cannot reading and writing. Thus, we also have to consider the king’s thought and just help people who want to learn Hangeul.
Hello Min-young,
ReplyDeletequite interesting but really difficult article to understand !
As an european I can tell you that korean or chinese or japanese languages are quite hard to learn ! But that's really amazing if that tribe succeed to learn it easily!
Moreover, it's really a beautiful story that an indonesian tribe adopt Hangeul!!
But I have problem to understand certain things
"During the two months the tribe said that Hangeul is (so) easy to learn and scientific thing (what do you mean????).
Also by learning this, many children are able to have their own dream (they weren't able before to have dreams??)
By reading a(n) article about it, (I thought two things about it) I think that:
Especially, in Korea, the English ability is (an) important (and)estimated standard. Because of this, there are some Korean who ignore Korean own language. (do you want to say that korean only speak english and not korean, it's really surprising!)
he wanted that every people were (will be) able to read(ing) and write(ing) their thought
Finally it (was a good thing because at the end, thanks to him, only 1% of the korean people weren't able to read and write)gives a great thing that there are just 1percent of people who cannot reading and writing. (amazing man!!)
Thank you for your post because I didn't know that korean language was used in another country than yours!
Hey Ming young,
ReplyDeleteIt's interesting subject but you’re need to be careful with you grammar and could diversify your subject not only discussing Korea