The Magic of Hangul (Part 4): You Can Read These Words Now

15 May, 2025

If you've followed this series, you already know the magic of Hangul:
how it's built from blocks, how letters fit together, and how reading feels more like building.

Now let's put that to work —
with real Korean words you can actually read right now.

Food-related words

• 김밥 = gimbap (rice roll)
• 불고기 = bulgogi (grilled beef)
• 라면 = ramyeon (instant noodles)

Places you might see

• 편의점 = convenience store
• 병원 = hospital
• 학교 = school

Everyday words

• 사랑 = love
• 친구 = friend
• 엄마 = mom
• 감사합니다 = thank you

Final thought

You're not just memorizing sounds anymore.
You're reading real words.
That's the magic of Hangul — you build it, block by block.

And now, you're doing it.

What's next?

You've just read your first Korean words. Here's what comes next:

• Part 1: Hangul is easier than you think
  Korean letters aren't hard. In fact, they're easier than English.

• Part 2: How Korean letters fit together
  Letters don't just sit side by side. They *combine. Here's how.*

• Part 3: Start reading Korean in minutes
  You've seen the pieces. Now it's time to put them together.

• Part 4: You can read these words now!
  A few shapes turn into real words — like magic.

• Part 5: What to say after “Annyeonghaseyo”
  You know how to greet someone. Here's what comes next.

Want to see how real Korean sounds?

Once you’ve learned Hangul, try picking up Korean through music and lyrics:

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• Midnight Special — A Song About Lingering, and a Member Who Never Leaves

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