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It was created during the 15th century under the reign of King Sejong the Great and his scholars. Hangul has a systematic and logical design, with each letter representing a unique sound. The script consists of 14 consonants and 10 vowels, which can be combined to form syllables. Hangul was designed to be accessible for the common people, who had previously been using Classical Chinese characters for writing. It has played a significant role in promoting literacy and cultural identity in Korea. Despite initial opposition, Hangul gradually gained acceptance and became the primary script for Korean writing. It is now considered one of the most efficient and scientific writing systems in the world. The Hangul script is widely used in South Korea and North Korea, as well as by Korean communities around the world.