King Sejong decreed the creation of the Korean alphabet Hangeul to ease the life of commomners on 15th century Joseon. In 1446, the first Korean alphabet system consisting of consonants and 10 vowels was completed and proclaimed "Hunminjeongeum,: literally "the correct sounds for the instruction of the people." Along with the creation of Korean letters, King Sejong published a manual explaining their dervation and how to use them properly.
It has become a UNESCO World Documentary Heritage, and the UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize established in 1989 annually pays tribute to those who have made outstanding achievement in promoting literacy.
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