· The universal language is Korean. Their written language (created in 1446) is called Han’gŭl in South Korea, but is called Chosŏn’gŭl in North Korea
· Some Korean words originated from China, but publications and newspapers don’t allow companies to print articles with Chinese characters in them. The North and South Korean languages can be very different because of their lack of communication. North Korea does not allow Western-based words to be adopted into their language.
· Some Korean words originated from China, but publications and newspapers don’t allow companies to print articles with Chinese characters in them. The North and South Korean languages can be very different because of their lack of communication. North Korea does not allow Western-based words to be adopted into their language.