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Nuri Hangeul Category

About the Nuri Hangeul Category

  • This category is intended for those who wish to with writing their language using the Nuri Hangeul Transcription System, proposed by the Hangeul Nuri Foundation.
    Based on the principles of Hunmin Jeongeum and letter forms, the system aims to transcribe the sounds of languages from around the world.
    We revised the general rules of the Nuri Hangeul transcription system, first published in 2025.
    Accordingly, we have updated the transcription guidelines for English, Chinese, Spanish, and Japanese.
    We have revised the system's common rules and updated the guidelines for several languages accordingly.
    Create your own Nuri Hangeul system for your language based on the provided guidelines for some languages and write a story about your culture.
    If you have any suggestions for improving the existing guidelines, please feel free to suggest them.

Nuri Hangeul Category themes (Choose only one.)

Create a video between 2 and 5 minutes long on one of the following two topics

  • Introduce traditional food

    Between 2 and 5 minutes long An introduction to traditional foods from the participant's country or ethnic group.

  • Introduce traditional games

    Between 2 and 5 minutes long An introduction to traditional games from the participant's country or ethnic group.

About the Nuri Hangeul System

  • You can download the Nuri Hangeul transcription guides(English, Chinese, Spanish, and Japanese) from the files below.

※ We revised the general rules of the Nuri Hangeul transcription system first published in 2025, and have updated the transcription guidelines for English, Chinese, Spanish, and Japanese.

How to Create Your Video

  • write a story on the selected theme in your own language and record the story by your voice(s).
  • Your video must include a self-introduction followed by a narration of your original work.
    In self-introduction, briefly introduce yourself, your language, the category you are entering, and the theme you have chosen.
  • Add subtitles in three lines as follows, matching the audio:

  • All voices used in the video must be recorded by the participant(s). The use of AI-generated voices is NOT permitted.

    If you use AI or the work of others for background music or images, be sure to cite the sources as accurately as possible.

  • Line 1 (Text written in the original language )

    - Write down the story you recorded using the commonly used script for your language.

    Line 2 (Hangeul transcription of the original language)

    - Transcribe the pronunciation of line 1 using Hangeul with your own Nuri Hangeul system for your language based on the provided guidelines for some languages. If you are unable to type some of the letters in the Hangeul transcription line, you can write them by hand and insert them as images or use Nuri Hangeul IME Canvas which you can download from ‘available resources’ section.

    Line 3 (Korean Translation)

    - Translate the story you narrated into Korean.

Notes on Filling Out the Application Form

  • In the application form you submit with your video, please explain how you wrote your language using Hangeul.
  • Please describe how you transcribed the sounds of your mother tongue using Nuri Hangeul, and explain the process or research behind your transcription.
  • We encourage you to write in detail, so your ideas and effort are clearly shown.
  • The form can be written in Korean or English.
  • There is no required length—write as much as you need.
  • Please feel free to modify the reference table in the form to better reflect the features of your language.

Additional Notes on the Challenge

  • Old Hangul Keyboard

    Some characters used in the Nuri Hangeul Transcription System cannot be typed using a standard keyboard. Old Hangeul letters that are not part of modern Hangeul can be entered by installing the Old Hangul Keyboard (instructions below).
    For characters that cannot be typed even with the Old Hangul keyboard, you may write them by hand and insert them as images or use the character images provided in each language’s Nuri Hangeul Transcription System guide.

  • How to Add the Old Hangul Keyboard in Windows

    Open Settings

    - Press Win + I to open the Settings window.

    Go to Language Settings

    - Click on "Time & Language"

    - Select "Language & region" from the left panel.

    Add the Korean Language (if not installed)

    - Under "Preferred languages", check if Korean is listed.

    - If not, click "Add a language", search for Korean, and install it.

    Open Keyboard Settings

    - Click on "Korean" in the Preferred languages list.

    - Select "Keyboard options".

    Add the Old Hangul Keyboard

    - Under "Installed keyboards", click "Add a keyboard".

    - Select "Microsoft Old Hangul" from the list.

    Switch to Old Hangul Keyboard

    - Press Win + Spacebar to switch between keyboards.

    - Alternatively, click the language icon on the taskbar and select "Microsoft Old Hangul".

Download Application Form

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