hangulati

Hangulati is a term used in discussions of Korean script and language culture to denote a field that studies, promotes, and creatively engages with Hangul. It covers literacy education, typography, calligraphy, and the digital encoding of Hangul, as well as the social and aesthetic aspects of its use.

The word Hangulati combines Hangul with a suffix modeled on words like literati, signaling a community of practice rather than a single technique.

Scholars and educators describe Hangulati programs as aiming to expand Hangul literacy beyond Korea, support inclusive typography, and encourage the use of Hangul in contemporary media, education, and art. Activities include language classes, font design, and community workshops.

In terminology and orthography discussions, Hangulati also refers to efforts to standardize input methods, romanization debates, and the balance between preserving traditional forms and embracing typographic innovation.

Critics caution that Hangulati is unevenly defined and risks conflating cultural promotion with linguistic policy; proponents argue that it provides a useful umbrella for multidisciplinary work around Hangul.

See also: Hangul, Korean script, Hangul typography, Korean calligraphy.