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How to type in Korean

Korean Hangul is a brilliant phonetic alphabet — letters automatically combine into syllable blocks as you type.


🇰🇷 Hangul — 한국어
안녕하세요! 한국어를 공부하고 있어요.

This is what hangul looks like . It requires a special input method editor (IME).

Jamo
ㅎ + ㅏ + ㄴ
Syllable


📱 Add a Korean keyboard on Android

1

Open keyboard settings

While typing, long-press the 🌐 (globe) icon or the spacebar on Gboard. Or go to:

Settings → System → Languages & input → On-screen keyboard
2

Open Gboard → Languages

Tap Gboard (or your active keyboard), then Languages.

3

Add language

Tap Add keyboard, search for 한국어. Tap Done. Choose Dubeolsik (QWERTY with jamo) or Cheonjiin (12-key).

4

Switch keyboards

While typing, tap the 🌐 (globe) icon to switch between keyboards.

🍏 Add a Korean keyboard on iPhone / iPad

1

Open Settings

Go to the Settings app on your home screen.

Settings → General → Keyboard
2

Go to Keyboards

Tap Keyboards (you'll see a list of active keyboards at the top).

3

Add a new keyboard

Tap Add New Keyboard..., search for Korean, and tap to add.

4

Switch keyboards

While typing, tap the 🌐 (globe) icon in the bottom-left corner to switch languages.

🪟 Add a Korean keyboard on Windows

1

Open language settings

Press Win + I to open Settings, or search for Language settings in the Start menu.

Settings → Time & Language → Language & region
2

Add a language

Click Add a language, search for 한국어, click Next, then Install.

3

Switch keyboards

Use Win + Space or click the language indicator in the taskbar to switch.

💻 Add a Korean keyboard on macOS

1

Open System Settings

Click the (Apple) menu in the top-left corner and choose System Settings.

→ System Settings → Keyboard
2

Add an input source

Go to Input Sources, click Edit... or +, search for 한국어, and add it.

3

Show in menu bar

Make sure Show Input menu in menu bar is enabled.

4

Switch keyboards

Use Ctrl + Space or click the input source indicator in the menu bar.

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Automatic syllable composition: Korean is simpler than Japanese! Letters (jamo) automatically combine into syllable blocks: type ㅎ+ㅏ+ㄴ and 한 appears. No candidate selection needed.

All set? Test your keyboard!

Go back to learning and try typing: 감사합니다, 안녕하세요, 한국어

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