# Korean X-Ray — Reveal Hanja and word origins

> Safari extension revealing Hanja and loanword origins for Korean words. (iPhone/iPad app by Bangyan Chu.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korean-x-ray/id6824774383 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bangyan Chu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448485994)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 24 MB
- Languages: Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Korean, American English, Japanese
- Released: 2026-10-31
- Data updated: 2026-11-14
- Monetization: free

## What is Korean X?

See the roots behind Korean words.

Korean X-Ray is a Safari reading extension that adds Hanja and loanword origins above supported Korean words, while keeping the original text and page layout. Discover connections as you read.

Read in the app
• Paste Korean text to see etymology annotations, without first enabling the Safari extension.
• Edit the original text directly. Annotations update after a pause, while unaffected labels stay visible.
• Supports dark mode. Pasted text is processed in memory and released when cleared, without uploading or saving it.

Read with context
• See Hanja or source words above Korean text.
• Tap annotations to explore dictionary entries and alternative origins.
• Toggle separate colors for Hanja, English loanwords, and other loanwords.

Learn at your own pace
• Filter by vocabulary level and mark words as learned.
• Enable automatic annotation on websites you allow, or restore the original text at any time.
• Explore ambiguous candidates and save corrections locally.

Private by design
Dictionary and morphology resources are bundled with the extension. Annotation runs on your device, with no account and no uploading of page text. Learned words and corrections stay in local storage. No ads or subscriptions.

Getting started
Enable Korean X-Ray in Safari Extensions in system Settings. Open a Korean webpage, open the extension from the Safari page menu, allow access to that website, and tap Annotate this page.

Korean X-Ray provides etymological clues, not full-page translation. Results depend on context, page structure, and dictionary coverage. Safari internal pages and some special webpages cannot be annotated.

## Key features

- Displays Hanja/loanword origins above Korean text
- Tap annotations for dictionary entries
- Filter vocabulary by level
- Mark words as learned
- Local processing for privacy
- One-time purchase

## Is Korean X safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Korean X.

## Is Korean X legit?

Korean X-Ray appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Korean X is 68 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Frequently asked questions about Korean X

### What is Korean X-Ray?

Korean X-Ray is a Safari reading extension that displays Hanja and loanword origins above Korean words on webpages. It helps users understand the roots and connections of vocabulary as they read.

### How does Korean X-Ray help me learn Korean?

It provides etymological clues and dictionary entries directly on webpages, allowing you to learn at your own pace. You can filter vocabulary by level and mark words as learned to track your progress.

### Is Korean X-Ray private?

Yes, Korean X-Ray is designed for privacy. Dictionary and morphology resources are bundled with the extension, and all annotation processing runs on your device without requiring an account or uploading page text.

### What devices does Korean X-Ray support?

Korean X-Ray is available for iPhone and iPad devices that support Safari extensions.

### How often is Korean X-Ray updated?

The latest version is 1.0, released on October 31, 2026. Further update frequency is not specified, but it is a one-time purchase with no ongoing subscription.

### Does Korean X-Ray have ads?

No, Korean X-Ray does not have ads. The app is free and does not include advertisements.

### Can Korean X-Ray translate entire web pages?

No, Korean X-Ray provides etymological clues and word origins, not full-page translation. Its results depend on context, page structure, and dictionary coverage.

### What is the age rating for Korean X-Ray?

Korean X-Ray has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in learning Korean.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2026-11-09

Read pasted Korean directly in the app with editable etymology annotations. Improved dark mode, caret visibility and keyboard navigation, and fixed blank-line deletion. Incremental updates and an in-memory cache reduce repeated analysis and annotation flicker. Text is processed on-device without uploading or saving it.

### 1.0 — 2026-10-31

No release notes.

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