Fun Size: The Gwanghwamun Sign Controversy

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We’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 matters so much today. We also look at why this debate keeps coming back—and whether the current push for change is really about culture, or something else.

Join us as we unpack a small change with surprisingly big implications.

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