Start at the Statue of King Sejong the Great in Gwanghwamun and hear why Hangeul was created and what makes it special, in a 3-hour workshop led in English. Then move to a nearby cafe space to learn consonants, vowels and how syllable blocks are built, and form letters with Hangeul-shaped snacks. Practice reading and writing simple words through quizzes and games, write your own name in Hangeul, and make a wooden name tag inspired by traditional mother-of-pearl designs to take home. The group is limited to 6 people, so it is easy to ask questions along the way.

A 3-hour Hangeul workshop
starting at the King Sejong statue in Gwanghwamun

Learn the history and structure of Hangeul in English in a small-group workshop in Gwanghwamun, Seoul. Start at the Statue of King Sejong the Great, move to a nearby cafe space, form letters with Hangeul-shaped snacks, join quizzes and games, and then make a wooden name tag.

The workshop takes about 3 hours and is limited to 6 participants. No Korean knowledge is needed.

Hear the story of Hangeul at the statue

The experience begins in front of the Statue of King Sejong the Great at Gwanghwamun, who created Hangeul in the 15th century. Your guide explains why Hangeul was created and what makes it special. There is also time to take photos.

Form letters with Hangeul-shaped snacks in a cafe

After the story, you move to a comfortable cafe space nearby. You learn the basic consonants and vowels, see how Hangeul syllable blocks are put together, and practice reading and writing simple words.

Instead of a traditional classroom lesson, you form Korean letters with Hangeul-shaped snacks, join quizzes and games, and learn how to write your own name in Korean.

Make a wooden name tag to take home

At the end, you make your own wooden Korean name tag decorated with a design inspired by traditional mother-of-pearl inlay. You can take the name tag home as a souvenir.

※ The workshop is conducted in English.
※ The group is limited to 6 participants.

• Check your mobile voucher by email or in the WAUG app.

• Gather at the Statue of King Sejong the Great at your booked start time to begin the workshop with your guide.

• The voucher is valid only on the selected date and time.

Meeting point:
Statue of King Sejong the Great
172 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Meeting point details:
Meet in front of the Statue of King Sejong the Great at Gwanghwamun Square. After hearing the story of Hangeul at the statue, you will walk with your guide to a nearby cafe space.

Cancellation and refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours before the activity for a full refund.

Participation

• The workshop is conducted in English.

• No prior knowledge of Korean is required.

• All ages can take part.

• The venue is wheelchair accessible.

• The group is limited to 6 participants.

On site

• The workshop starts at the statue and moves to a nearby cafe space.

• Transportation to the meeting point, meals and drinks are not included.