Hangul Jamo Extended-A Unicode Block

The Unicode block "Hangul Jamo Extended-A" is an integral part of the Unicode Standard, designed to support additional archaic Korean script elements used in the transcription of Korean language. Assigned the range from U+A960 to U+A97F, this block accommodates a collection of characters that extend the primary set of Hangul Jamo, which are the building blocks of modern Hangul syllables. The inclusion of Hangul Jamo Extended-A caters to the representation of historic and obsolete jamo that were once used in the early Hangul system during the Joseon Dynasty period. These characters are particularly relevant for linguistic research, historical documentation, and educational purposes, enabling a comprehensive digital representation of the Korean script as it has evolved over centuries.

Primarily, Hangul Jamo Extended-A supports academic and scholarly activities by allowing researchers to accurately depict old Korean texts, thus preserving the linguistic heritage of Korea. The characters in this block consist of distinct consonants and vowels that aren't present in modern Korean orthography. By extending the accessibility of archaic jamo, this Unicode block assists in bridging the gap between historical text analysis and modern technology. It also aids in the digital preservation of ancient literature, providing tools for a more nuanced understanding of the linguistic transitions that have occurred in Korean language history. Furthermore, this block is crucial for digital typesetting and font development, ensuring that historic documents and antique Korean manuscripts can be converted and displayed on contemporary digital platforms, thus keeping them accessible to future generations.

View a range of fonts that support the Hangul Jamo Extended-A block.

Below you will find all the characters that are in the Hangul Jamo Extended-A unicode block. Currently there are 29 characters in this block.