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Podcast: The Dark Side of Seoul Podcast
Episode: Fun Size: The Gwanghwamun Sign Controversy
Description: Send us Fan MailWe’re trying something new.This is our first Fun Size episode—a shorter format where we tackle current topics that spark debate in Korea.This time, we’re looking at the controversy surrounding the sign at Gwanghwamun. Should it be written in Hangul or Hanja? It sounds like a simple design choice, but it opens up deeper questions about history, identity, and how Korea presents itself today.We break down the history of Korean writing systems, why Chinese characters were used for centuries, and why Hangul matter...