Hangul Jamo Extended-B Unicode Block

The Unicode block "Hangul Jamo Extended-B" is a specialized range designed to accommodate the rich linguistic tapestry of the Korean language, especially the phonetic and orthographic characteristics that are not fully represented by the standard Hangul syllabary. Positioned within the Unicode standard from U+D7B0 to U+D7FF, this block plays a pivotal role in the digital representation of archaic Korean hangul letters, which are essential for the accurate transcription, study, and preservation of historical Korean texts. The characters within this block include additional jamo (letters) that were used in the middle and early modern periods of the Korean language, extending beyond the contemporary Hangul alphabet.

This extended block serves an important linguistic purpose by providing the necessary tools for scholars and enthusiasts of Korean linguistics and history to transcribe texts in their original forms, capturing nuances and sounds that are not present in the modern language. For web developers and typographers dealing with classical Korean literature or certain dialects, Hangul Jamo Extended-B ensures typographic accuracy and authenticity. By preserving these obsolete jamo, the Unicode Consortium helps maintain a comprehensive digital ecosystem where historical Korean works can be accurately encoded, ensuring that these cultural treasures are accessible to present and future generations.

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

Below you will find all the characters that are in the Hangul Jamo Extended-B unicode block. Currently there are 72 characters in this block.