First of all, because the Korean language belongs to Altai language , which is different from the Chinese Chinese-Tibetan language , but ancient Korean culture was backward and never invented its own text, so they can only use Chinese characters. However, Chinese characters still cannot fully express the pronunciation of Korean and the thoughts and feelings of the Korean people. Ordinary Korean civilians do not know Chinese characters at all. Only Korean nobles and officials can use Chinese characters, which is called " officials read characters". Ordinary Korean civilians can only conduct cultural exchanges in oral ways, and their life knowledge, accumulated agricultural farming experience and farming methods cannot be passed on for a long time.
A netizen asked a question on the American version of Zhihu: Did Koreans speak Korean before the inventor of Korean in 1446 (before 1446, for example, in 800 AD)? (I asked, say, not write it)? Let’s see how foreign netizens view this issue.
Forum Topic: Did Koreans speak Korean before inventing Korean in 1446 (before 1446, for example, in 800 AD)? (I asked to say rather than write)?
Korean netizens' opinions
Koreans have always spoke Korean, I understand that many people think that this language was created but it has been around since….. no one knowledge. King Sejong merely wanted to create a writing method that could be learned by anyone.
Koreans have always spoken Korean. I know many people think that this language was created, but it has existed since... no one knows. Sejong just wanted to create a writing method that anyone could learn.
Koreans used Chinese Characters for many years and to be honest it was not the same, Kind of how many English speakers try to Romanize the language, It simply does not work and I try hard to make it work but it will never be possible without a few more characters.
Koreans have been using Chinese characters for many years. To be honest, this is different. It is a bit like many English speakers trying to romanize the language to . This simply doesn't work. I tried to make it work, but few characters will never be possible.
To answer your question, Koreans have always had the same language maybe over 10,000 years but no one knows.
Answer your question, Koreans have always spoken the same language, maybe over 10,000 years, but no one knows.
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Of course, he spoke in Korean, but when he wrote or wrote documents, he used Chinese characters similar in pronunciation to the meaning of such Chinese characters because there was no Korean.
Of course, he spoke in Korean, but when he wrote or wrote documents, he used Chinese characters similar to Chinese characters pronunciation.
When King Sejong created Hangul, many aristocrats opposed it.
When Sejong founded Korean, many nobles opposed it.
The Chinese characters came to Korea around 108 B.C. At that time, the national name was Joseon, and Koreans call it Gojoseon to distinguish it from the Joseon kingdom of the same name later.
Chinese characters were introduced to South Korea around 108 BC. The country name was North Korea. In order to distinguish it from the later Kingdom of the Joseon, the Koreans called it ancient North Korea.
The method of using Chinese characters was called Idu, which uses Chinese characters' yin and Hun to express Korean.
This method of using Chinese characters is called Idu, that is, using the Yin and Hun of Chinese characters to express Korean.
In other words, it is a word that goes along with the yin and meaning of the Chinese characters.These Chinese characters were used by the aristocracy in Korean history, and most ordinary people did not know them. Since Chinese characters are hieroglyphics rather than phonetic ones, the number of characters is too large, with 36,000 such characters.
In other words, it is a word that complements the pronunciation and meaning of Chinese characters. In Korean history, these Chinese characters were used by nobles and most ordinary people did not know them. Since Chinese characters are hieroglyphs rather than phonetic symbols, the number of Chinese characters is too large, with 36,000.
Therefore, because it was difficult to learn Chinese characters, most of the classes that knew the defects were aristocrats, including bureaucrats, and even generals were ignorant of Chinese characters because they were uncivilized.
Therefore, because of the difficulties in learning Chinese characters, most of the classes that knew the defects were aristocrats, including bureaucrats, and even generals were ignorant of Chinese characters because they were uncivilized.
The selection of government officials in Korean history was made by the aristocracy and the commoner class with such Chinese characters, most of which were selected by aristocracts or by commoners with aristocrats as teachers.
In Korean history, the selection of government officials was conducted by aristocracy and the commoner class with such Chinese characters, most of which were selected by aristocrats or by commoners with aristocrats as teachers.
In Korean history, the selection of government officials was conducted by aristocracy and the commoner class with such Chinese characters, most of which were selected by aristocrats or by commoners with aristocrats as teachers.
In Korean history, the selection of government officials was made by the aristocracy and the commoner class with such Chinese characters, most of which were selected by aristocrats or by commoners with aristocrats as teachers.
In Korean history, the selection of government officials was made by the aristocracy and the commoner class with such Chinese characters, most of which were selected by aristocrats or by commoners with such Chinese characters as teachers.
In Korean history, the selection of government officials was conducted by aristocracy and the commoner class in Korean history was made by the aristocracy and the commoner class with such Chinese characters, most of which were selected by aristocracy or by commoners with such Chinese characters as teachers.
In Korean history, the selection of government officials was conducted by aristocracy and the commoner class in Korean history was made by the aristocracy and the commoner class with such Chinese characters, most of which were selected by aristocracy or by commoners with such Chinese characters as teachers.
In Korean history, the selection of government officials was conducted by a
The reason for this is not that they know all the letters in Chinese characters, but that they put the books of famous philosophers and intelligences in Chinese characters as a test question.
Does this not because they know all the letters in Chinese characters, but because they write the books of famous philosophers and intellectuals as a test question.
Therefore, they usually had to study for 20 to 30 years if it was short or 10 years long.
So they usually had to study for 20 to 30 years if it was short or 10 years long.
Therefore, in the old days when it was difficult to make ends meet, it was difficult to get ahead in the world by learning Chinese characters, taking tests, and being selected as a government official. So naturally, the aristocracy took up many government posts, and the common people became part of it. History glorifies the creation of Hangeul by King Sejong, but my personal thoughts different slightly.
Therefore, it is difficult to make a name for yourself in the world when you are not able to make ends meet, learning Chinese characters, exams, and choosing officials. Naturally, the nobles occupied many government positions, and civilians became part of it. History celebrates Sejong's creation of Korean language, but my personal ideas are slightly different.
Historically, it is difficult to create an easy-to-learn article for the people. Therefore, we should consider the historical background of King Sejong's creation of Hangeul. The political system of the Joseon Dynasty was different from the previous political system.
Historically, it is difficult to create an easy-to-learn article for the people. Therefore, we should consider the historical background of King Sejong's creation of Hangeul. The political system of the Joseon Dynasty was different from the previous political system.
Historically, it is difficult to create an easy-to-learn article for the people. Therefore, we should consider the historical background of King Sejong's creation of Hangeul. The political system of the Joseon Dynasty was different from the previous political system.
Historically, it is difficult to create an easy-to-learn article for the people. Therefore, we should consider the historical background of King Sejong's creation of Hangeul. The political system of the Joseon Dynasty was different from the previous political system.
Historically, it is difficult to create an easy-to-learn article for the people. Therefore, we should consider the historical background of Sejong's creation of Korean. North Korea's political system is different from the previous ones.
During the Joseon Dynasty, there was a system called Uijeongbu. Uijeongbu is the same as the current parliamentary system. There were three officials from each department at the top of the list. When the king made a decision, the king could give orders only when he and the government were in agreement. Thus the king's authority was weakened and the authority of management was strengthened.
In the Joseon era, there was a system called the government debate. The congressional government is the same as the current parliamentary system . Each department has 3 officials at the top. When the king makes a decision, the king can only issue an order if he and the government agree. In this way, the king's authority was weakened and the authority of management was strengthened.
No matter what order the king was going to make, when the opposition from Uijeongbu became impossible, King Sejong, the smart king, thought of strengthening his royal authority.
No matter what kind of order is issued, when the objection of the government becomes impossible, the smart king, thought of strengthening his royal authority.
When the objection of the government becomes impossible, the smart king thought of strengthening the royal power.
It is the people's support that is the power of any country. For example, the king ordered the land to be distributed for the people. King was making a public announcement to inform the Guards of these orders. If all the people are aware of the writing, the king's will is conveyed to the people, but if the people are not aware, serious problems arise.
The support of the people is the power of any country. For example, the king ordered the distribution of land to the people. Kim is issuing an announcement to Guards to inform them of these orders. If all the people knew this text, the king's will would be conveyed to the people, but if the people did not know it, serious problems would arise.
When the king asked the nobles who knew the writing what it was about, even if it was a good meaning to give the land to the people who didn't know the writing...If the order is against the nobles, the aristocrats would say, "The king does unnecessary things again," and all the people would find the king doing unnecessary things.
When the king asks a noble who understands words what this means, even if giving the land to people who do not understand words is a good meaning. If the order is directed to the nobles, the nobles will say, "The king has done unnecessary things again." All the people will find that the king has done unnecessary things.
However, if anyone has easy reading and writing, the people read the contents of the notice without asking the nobles and find out that the king works for them. So many aristocrats opposed making Hangeul, and even after making Hangeul, they faced a lot of opposition.
However, if anyone has easy reading and writing, the people read the contents of the notice without asking the nobles and find out that the king works for them. Therefore, many nobles opposed the production of Korean, and even after the production of Korean, they faced a lot of opposition.
King Sejong made many books in Korean, but Hangeul was not used in the national affairs, and it spread throughout the years through novels, and all Koreans used Hangul like Hanjae.
Sejong wrote many books in Korean, but Koreans were not used in national politics, but had been circulated through novels for many years. Koreans use Korean like Han Zai.
Korean netizens' opinions
By the dynasty of Koryo (918–1932), definitely yes. Before that, the evidences are too scar to discuss.
When it came to the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1932), it must be like this. Until then, there was too little evidence to be discussed.
Written evidence of Korean language before the invention of Hangeul in 1443 (this year is the suggested year of actual invention, and 1446 is the year of its official publication) are, honestly, very scar, and often very hard to decipher because Koreans employed a tactic some similar to modern Japanese to write their own language with Chinese logosyllabary. During the dynasty of Koryo, there are some written records of the contemporary language spoken in Korean peninsula. The wordlist clearly shows that the language is Korean.
Before the invention of Korean in 1443 (this year was considered the year when Korean was truly invented, and 1446 was the year when Korean was officially published), honestly, there is very little written evidence in Korean and often difficult to decipher because Koreans used a similar strategy to modern Japanese to write their own language in Chinese pronunciation. During the Goryeo Dynasty, there were some written records in the modern language of the Korean Peninsula. The word list clearly shows that the language is Korean.
There are no surviving books made before the ‘Samguk Sagi’ (11th century) in Korea, and almost all of the engraved texts are written in Classical Chinese, so studying about Korean language before the dynasty of Koryo is very tough.
There were no existing books in Korea before the Three Kingdoms Records (11th century), and almost all the inscriptions were classical Chinese, so it was very difficult to study Korean before the Goryeo dynasty.
Before the unification of Korea in 660s, it is not sure if the languages of historical policies (namely, Goguryeo, Baekje, Silla, and Gaya) were close to each other or not. ‘Samguk Sagi’ and other books made during Koryo dynamic contains some Korean texts mainly coming from Silla (the victor), and those seem Korean, but information about the other lost policies are very scant.
Before the unification of the 1960s, it is not clear whether the languages of hostile forces such as Goguryeo , Baekje , Silla , and Gaya are similar. The Grand Historian of the Three Kingdoms and other books of the Goryeo period contain some Korean texts mainly from Silla (Victory Kingdom), which seem to be in Korean, but there is very little information about other lost polities.
Most schoolers don’t give a question about those records about Silla, because multiple sources are all showing that some Korean language which is related to the language of Koryo was spoken in the kingdom of Silla. And simply, considering the continent of Silla - Koryo - Joseon dynasties ruling the same region, there is no reason to suspect a harsh language switch there. The existence of so called ‘Old Korean’ (the language spoken in Silla) seems safe to claim.
Most scholars will not question these records about Silla, because multiple sources suggest that the Kingdom of Silla has spoken some Korean related to Goryeo. Simply put, given the continuity of Silla-Goryeo-Korean rule in the same region, there is no reason to suspect that a severe language conversion occurred there. The existence of the so-called "Ancient Korean" (the language used by Silla) seems to be sure.
Before the unification by Silla in 660s, for the most of the time being, Silla could control only a small corner of the peninsula, being the weakest polity before the 6th century. Before that period, Goguryeo, Baekje, and Gaya were rampant, but their languages are little known. Some records claim that they all spoke closely enough to Silla so that there were no need of serious interpretation, but there are strong political motives (unification of Korea) to falsely claim that. Some schoolers, based on some word evidence, claim otherwise.
For most of the time before Silla unification in the 1960s, Silla could only control a small corner of the peninsula, the weakest political system before the 6th century. Before this, although the Goguryeo, Baekje, Gaya and other nations were very rampant, their language was little known.Although it is recorded that they all had very close dialogue with Silla, so there is no need to make a serious explanation, there is a strong political motivation (Unified North Korea). Some scholars have put forward the opposite view based on some written evidence.
'Buyeo-Japonic hypothesis' (I forgot the exact name of the hypothesis, sorry), claims that Goguryeo, Baekje and Japan belong to the same language family, contrary to ‘Three Han tribes’ (its identity is dubious, but it always includes Silla), which are the ancestors of Koreanic-speaking people.
"Fuyu-Japanese hypothesis" (I forgot the exact name of this hypothesis, sorry) believes that Goguryeo, Baekje and Japan belong to the same linguistic family. In contrast to "Sanhan" (unidentified identity, but always includes Silla), "Sanhan" is the ancestor of people who speak Korean.
In the kingdom of Baekje, the legend claims that the ruling class came from ancient Buyeo tribal kingdom (which is also an ancestor group of Goguryeo), while the peasants were among those ‘Three Han’ tribes. And there is a record that the ruling class and the peasants of Baekje called their king with different name, which may be a clue that those two classes speak different languages. But Again, these claims are based on only scar and dubious evidence.
In Baekje, the legend of the ruling class was descended from the ancient Fuyu tribe (also the ancestor of Goguryeo), while the peasants were descendants of the "Three Han Dynasty". In addition, Baekje's ruling class and peasants also have different records of the title of kings, which may be a clue that the two classes use different languages. However, these claims are based on limited and suspicious evidence.
Speaking of Gaya, it’s more problematic because the matter is now a politically sensitive matter between Korea and Japan. People of Gaya are supposed to be one of those ‘Three Han tribes’ which also includes the people of Silla. But the problem is, the ancient tribal confederation of Gaya seems to be somehow related to ancient Japan.
Speaking of Gaya, this is a politically sensitive issue between South Korea and Japan, so the problem is even bigger. The Gaias are considered one of the "Three Han tribes", including the Sillas. But the problem is that Gugaya's tribal alliance seems to have some connection with ancient Japan.
It must be ‘under heavy cultural influence from Japan’ at least (based on archaeological excavations), if not Japan at all. Written history of early Silla (as in ‘Samguk Sagi’) is full of ‘resistance against Japanese hegemony’, which is quite doubtful considering the distance between Yamato government of Japan and Korea, so it makes us suspect some Japanese powers around the southwest of Silla or at least in Kyushu in Japan. But again, the situation like ‘Koreanic people in Gaya under suzerain of Japan’ is not an impossible scenario. Language situation of Gaya maybe not so related to its Japan-like culture or political structure. Again, there are too scar evidence.
At least (according to archaeological excavations), it is definitely "been affected by heavy cultural influences from Japan" if not Japanese at all. The early Silla (such as "The Records of the Three Kingdoms") are full of contents of "resisting Japanese hegemony". Considering the distance between Japan's big Japanese government and North Korea, this is quite suspicious, so we suspect that there are some Japanese forces in southwestern Silla or at least near Kyushu, Japan. However, situations like the "Gaye Koreans under the rule of the Japanese suzerain state" are not impossible. Gaya's language situation may not have much to do with its Japanese
Korean netizens' opinions
Spoken language cannot just pop up at any specific time in a culture. Koreans were speaking Korean spoken language 한국말 for all those long years in our history. 5,000 years of record.
In a culture, spoken language cannot suddenly appear at any specific time.Koreans speak Korean spoken 한국말 has a record of 5,000 years in our long history.
If you can read Classical Chinese, this will help you understand. Check the first sentence - Since our spoken language is different from that of China, writing and speaking doesn't match…
If you can read Classical Chinese, this will help you understand. Check the first sentence - because our spoken language is different from China, writing and saying things don't match...
The fact that Koreans speaking our language means it was spoken in this land for thousands of years like other languages in the world.
In fact, Koreans speaking our language means it has been spoken in this land like other languages in the world.
In fact, Koreans say our language means it has been spoken in this land like other languages in the world.
