In The loop

Hangeul Day marks a century this October 9, and Seoul is celebrating by letting the Korean alphabet take over Gwanghwamun Gate. “Twenty-Four, Universe” turns its 14 consonants and 10 vowels into constellations, mountains, and water.

Twenty-Four, Universe
Where: Gwanghwamun Gate, Seoul
When: October 8–11, 2026, 8–11 p.m. local time
Program: Hangeul Week details

This year also marks 580 years since the script’s promulgation. Hangeul Week continues nationally through October 17.